Residents of the Washington Towers Apartments in Whitemarsh were told they had two days to move out yesterday due to a ongoing dispute regarding fire code violations between ownership and the township. Check out the video below for the whole story from 6ABC Action News:

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Starting Monday, April 2, 2012, the County will be doing resurfacing work on Butler Pike from Flourtown Road/Plymouth Road northbound to the Ambler Borough line. Milling and resurfacing of Butler Pike will be taking place at night from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. The whole project is expected to be completed by Friday, April 13, 2012.

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According to the Whitemarsh Township website, effective 6:00 a.m, Monday, April 2, 2012 the gate at Hagys Mill Road will be closed and locked at the direction of the City of Philadelphia. The gate will be opened at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and closed and locked at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays by Whitemarsh Township personnel for…

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Cantina Feliz has created a “Passover Feliz” menu featuring Passover dishes with a Mexican twist. The 4-course menu will be available from April 6 through April 13. The menu is designed to spice up the holiday with a little Mexican fun. You don’t have to celebrate Passover to enjoy these unique dishes. Their regular dinner menu and will be available that…

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Dylan Byers of Politico is reporting that Nathan Kleinman, a member of the Occupy Philadelphia movement, will challenge Allyson Schwartz in a Democrat primary to represent the 13th Congressional District. Kleinman’s announcement makes him the first candidate for Congress to emerge from the Occupy Movement. He reports:

Nathan Kleinman, a 29-year-old member of the Occupy Philadelphia movement, intends to run for congress…

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A little over a week ago, a sign went up on the northeast corner of Butler and Skippack announcing the pending arrival of a CVS.  Orange snow fencing has also been placed around the area which is a sign of construction to come.  You may remember the former gas station on the site was torn down a few months ago.

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Friends of Celi, a foundation benefiting Autism research based in Lafayette Hill, will hold its third annual fundraising event on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at The Knowlton Mansion in Northeast Philadelphia.  Admission to the event, which draws more than 200 people annually and has raised close to $50,000 in its first two years, is a…

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Drive by the new construction at Butler and Plymouth Roads everyday and wondering what is being built?  It is a mix of townhomes and retail called Cold Point Village.  It is being built by Sal Paone, who built the townhomes across Butler.  Sal Paone’s website describes Cold Point Village as:

Old City Charm and state-of-the-art design come together to offer a perfect,…

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Continental Bank has announced today that it has been named as a Hall of Fame winner among large companies for
“Best Places to Work” in the Philadelphia region by Philadelphia Business Journal. Continental Bank has branch locations in Bala Cynwyd, Blue Bell, Conshohocken, Devon, East Norriton, King of Prussia, Limerick, Plymouth Meeting, Roxborough,
West Norriton and Shannondell at Valley Forge and is…

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Burt Property Holdings is selling a home, by owner, at 4081 Hillside Road in Lafayette Hill. It is a three bedroom, 1.5 bath with a small garage and an unfinished walk out basement. It has recently been completely renovated and will be listed with a realtor as soon as construction is 100% complete. New upgrades include HVAC system, roof, double…

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