Bruster's Real Ice Cream Offers Cones to ARA Players

Those in uniform this weekend will get a free treat.

Let's face it. When it comes to youth sports, sometimes the best part is the ice cream treat you get at the end. Audubon Recreational Association (ARA) players and their families ought to be thankful then because in addition to the after-game, parent-provided goodies, kids can also get a little something free for all of their athletic efforts. Baseball and softball players, donning ARA uniforms, will get a free snack on Saturday from one local business, which also sponsors some of the kids' fun on the field. ARA local sponsor, Bruster's Real Ice Cream, is offering a free single ice cream this Saturday May 18 to any ARA player wearing his or her ARA baseball or softball team jersey and is accompanied by an adult. The store is located just …

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Audubon Preschool Celebrates Week of the Young Child

The third week of April was all about the Week of the Young Child at Chesterbrook Academy in Audubon

Driveway Seal Scam Under Investigation in Lower Providence

Police say a man posing as a contracting for a driveway seal and coating company scammed a local resident last month.

According to the Lower Providence Police Department, residents should be on the alert for a con man targeting homeowners with a phony driveway scam. According to authorities, a man claiming to be a representative of L&M Driveway and Seal Coating approached an elderly local resident in the Lanter Lane section of Audubon on Saturday, April 13 and offered to seal his driveway for $700. The victim agreed to do the deal. Later, the victim discovered that the man only applied an oily film to the driveway and not the agreed upon sealant. Lower Providence Police are warning resident to beware of this type of scam and pass the warning on to your neighbors and friends. In Lower Moreland, police are warning residents of similar scams and recently …

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Egypt Road Construction Causing Traffic Headaches

Customers cannot access Walmart, Home Depot lot via Egypt.

A basic bridge repair has got many drivers in Norristown frustrated. Along Egypt Road, both School Lane and Heston Avenue have had road closures and marked detours, causing drivers in the area some extra hassle. Those wanting to shop in West Norriton's Walmart, Marshalls, Aldi, Home Depot or surrounding stores and eateries in particular have it tough. Drivers will have to use the access point along Trooper Road, at Boulevard of the Generals to enter the lot. Work is being done on the drainage area and bridge that allows for vehicle access along the Marshall's and Aldi end of the complex (adjacent to Heston Avenue). The road has been closed, forcing shoppers to head back out to Trooper Road. Some are using nearby parking lots to turn around…

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Synchro Swimming Patch Clinic

Come learn synchronized swimming from members of the only team in the tri-county area!

Who's Hiring in Lower Providence?

Trooper Indian restaurant, Pet Valu, Steppy's Sports Bar, Chap's Taproom and more hiring this week.

TROOPER Server - Award winning Indian restaurant is looking for an experienced server with at least 1 to 3 years experience. AUDUBON Sales Associates - Pet Valu on Egypt Rd. is hiring part time sales associates. Retail experience is preferred but not required. Administrative Assistant - Administrative Assistant wanted for National construction/fencing company based in the Norristown area. Must have working knowledge of Quickbooks, job costing, payroll and more. PR/Marketing Administrative Assistant - A nonprofit working with children and families is looking for a part time PR/marketing administrative assistant. Account Manager - College degree preferred, minimum one year previous related experience. EAST NORRITON Servers - Steppy's Sports…

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Electrical Fire Reported at Rogers and Trooper Roads

Lower Providence quickly put the flames to rest.

According to the Department of Public Saftey computer-aided dispatch system, the Lower Providence Fire Department responded to a fire reported at Rogers and Trooper roads around 8:30 p.m. on Monday night. Fire crews were on the scene, along with fire police to block the entrance of the road from Trooper. Crews were there for a reported electrical fire, which was soon put under control. Crews left the scene around 8:44 p.m. Two units responded to the scene, along with Lower Providence Township Police Department and one fire police unit. No visible flames or smoke were present at the time of reporter's arrival. Traffic was diverted for a short time from the vicinity. No injuries or property damage were immediately reported. Patch will follow…

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Donate Used Sporting Equipment for Children in Need

Methacton Junior to collect goods for underprivileged children.

There is a cost to playing youth sports, and for some local families it is just more than they can afford. From sign-ups to photos, equipment to uniforms, many youth in and around Norristown are unable to play organized sports due to the expense. Starting Saturday April 27, the Audubon Recreation Association (ARA), in conjunction with the hard work of one Methacton junior, will be hoping to make a difference for those children. Starting this weekend, there will be a baseball/softball equipment drive at the ARA fields. The drive is being coordinated by Greg Pellicano, a junior on the Methacton High School baseball team, (and former ARA baseball player) as part of his senior project.  The project involves collecting new and gently-used …

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