Also making headlines the past week: Norristown attorney arrested on drug charges, PA lottery films a commercial in Wayne and a flash mob brightens the holiday season by singing the 'Hallelujah Chorus' on city street.
The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most carpoolers.
Here's five of our favorite ‘feel good’ stories of 2013.
Take a look at the most-read stories from across surrounding Patch sites for the week ending Friday, Dec. 20.
These are the stories that made headlines across eastern Pennsylvania in 2013.
The map below shows percentage of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
An explanation of why I’ve decided to let my daughters ring in the new year.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
Here are some interesting tidbits about the upcoming holiday.
These promises are easy to keep—and a boon for your bank account.
The floral image of Pennsylvania native Krysta Hankee, who died in 2007 at age 22, will be part of the Donate Life Float in the Tournament of Roses parade Jan. 1.
1 in 4 people in the greater Philadelphia region struggles to put food on the table.
The holiday season can take a devastating turn if Christmas trees and decorations are not properly maintained.
Merry Christmas!
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Do you agree with yelp.com reviewers?
After several big storms, missed school and hours of shoveling this month, we still might not have a white Christmas.
Are you a new mom with an old Lemonheads t-shirt? The map below shows where you can find other new moms of your generation.
From an entire gingerbread village to a life-sized gingerbread house, these sweet and festive creations are the perfect addition to the holiday season.
We reveal how much to tip your babysitter, mail carrier, hairdresser, and more.
…Or a cup of coffee, or going to the movies? Smart spender Betty Linneman made the ultimate New Year’s resolution in 2013. Could you do the same?
Check out these holiday classics with your family this week.
Just like Kris Kringle himself, Santa Claus Fred Standaert prides himself on deliveries, but commonly uses a different mode of transportation than St. Nick's reindeer-led sleigh.
Check all of your doors and porches before going postal.
The map below shows a snapshot of how many minutes it generally takes people to get to work.
Local Santa Fred Standaert has attended several schools to perfect his Santa Claus abilities.
Tips on hosting an original holiday party all your own.
Where are the stations playing Christmas music? Everywhere. We looked at the numbers of just how many in 2012.
Also making headlines the past week: Elderly couple's lifesavings stolen in daytime burglary, 40 million customers affected by Target credit card breach, and missing man found dead.
The holiday season can bring many dangers to the pet in your life.
Click on the map below to find out the life expectancy for 2010 for men or women.
The recent drops in home values suggest that 2014's numbers might not be as strong as they were this year. Hover over any area of town in the map below to see the percentage of homes whose values diminished.
Fight cabin fever with Patch’s picks for places to visit this winter, all close enough to get to with a tank of gas or less.