were reported missing from their home on the Gairloch Road in Lansdowne Station at 10 a.m “It’s believed they wandered away from a home on the Gairloch Road There continues to be no evidence to suggest that the children were abducted,” read a statement from the RCMP on Saturday Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience here is some information on the various alerts that can be sent to help find missing people a vulnerable missing persons alert was issued in Pictou County a broadcast intrusive alert was issued Saturday at 5:27 p.m asked for an Amber Alert in a social media post I want my babies home,” said Brooks-Murray in the post they said there wasn’t an Amber Alert because they believe the children wandered off and weren’t abducted A vulnerable person often relies on others for care This dependence can stem from various factors A broadcast intrusive (BI) alert system is a component of Canada’s emergency communication infrastructure designed to reach the public instantly and indiscriminately in times of crisis BI alert systems leverage several communication channels: The Amber Alert system provides the public with immediate and up-to-date information about a child abduction via widespread broadcasts on television and solicits the public’s assistance with the safe and swift return of an abducted child only law enforcement can issue an Amber Alert They are sent out through the Alert Ready emergency alert system reaching Canadians through several mediums (cellphone Public participation is critical to the location of missing children Sign up for MissingKidsALERT to ensure you stay connected and informed You will be notified when a child is missing in your area and you’ll have accurate and current information about the situation Over 100 searchers combed the surrounding forest Saturday and Sunday with helicopters and drones working in the air The RCMP has requested that people stay away from the area to avoid interfering with search crews Ground search and rescue teams and air services from the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association and the Department of Natural Resources are contributing assets You should contact Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-4333 call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) submit a secure tip at crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips app Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page The British Virgin Islands is an explorer's dream with more than 60 isles and cays to discover Expert-backed tips and a step-by-step breakdown to ward off these pests We tried it: Filtrete Smart Tower and the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy When Main Line TV filmmaker Jill Frechie met Jamey Reilly Reilly, 75, who plays bass guitar and is the proprietor of Jamey’s House of Music in Lansdowne, is doing his part to keep American music–and the Blues genre–alive. Frechie’s new short film about Reilly, “Jamey and the Blues,” was chosen for the prestigious 2025 FirstGlance Film Festival. Reilly realized that girls were more interested in guys who played guitars and wisely switched instruments He joined a band that already had two guitar players “The Blues is a feeling more than anything,” said Reilly “I’m happy to be in the background,” he said He did the sound engineering for a Philadelphia band Frank McKitty on sax and Paul Abrecht on drums He was the sound engineer for some big name bands playing at the Fenway Theater and traveling with various bands a musical art form that traces its roots to enslaved Black Americans in the South He paid his bills in ways other than as a musician such as running a large yoga studio in Putney One of his students recommended he come to Philadelphia to meet Bawa Reilly opened his first Blues club in the city and when he had to close it after 10 years he scoured the suburbs and found the current location for Jamey’s House of Music in Lansdowne “We bought the building and converted it into a first-rate listening room,” he said The cozy nightclub has 75 seats and a capacity of 99 Jamey’s House of Music welcomes various Blues entertainers and a smattering of other musical artists Reilly met Suyun when he traveled to China and fell in love with her She was a chef and owned Heaven Heaven a restaurant in southern China Reilly asked her father’s permission to marry her Her family reluctantly assented to her relocation to Philadelphia The venue was packed at a recent Sunday brunch The menu features American classics and Asian delicacies and Blues musicians took to the stage and jammed Frechie met Reilly at the club’s first movie night when a film she made with John Ricciutti, “Heat of the Beat,” about Hooter’s drummer, David Uosikkinen, played. They’d met Uosikkinen through filming their first documentary, “Kensington in Crisis.” ‘This is such a great place,’” said Frechie And there was a bar and Jamey…It’s one big happy family.” She didn’t know anything about the Blues then “I came back from a couple of shows and told Jamey I want to interview you.” Reilly recommended she also interview John Colgan-Davis a historian of the Blues who taught at Friends Select School While “Jamey and the Blues” is a short film now Frechie has more footage and plans to make a longer version The club is also home to the Philadelphia Blues Society a non-profit with a mission of preserving the Blues a dentist who owns the Conshohocken Brewery Reilly is thrilled that the newly renovated Lansdowne Theater will reopen soon which is becoming “a vibrant cultural center.” Lansdowne has “a wonderful community of people (with) musicians The FirstGlance Film Festival will show “Jamey and the Blues” at 5 p.m on May 16 at the Bourse Theater in Philadelphia For Comments, Questions, Or Complaints aboutour articles please contact us (WBFF) — FOX45 has obtained surveillance video footage of the March 4 shooting outside Lansdowne High School that left a 16-year-old dead ALSO READ | Video shows the moments before the shooting outside Lansdowne High School the victim was attempting to flee across Lansdowne High School grounds when he was shot and fell to the ground The suspect then walked over and shot the victim again before running to a car and fleeing the scene Baltimore County Police said they have questioned several people in connection to the shooting but have not filed charges yet Pricilla Jones Campbell has counted the days since her teenage son was shot near Lansdowne High School last month panicked that closing her eyes meant she was no longer thinking of her baby known to his family as “Daddy” because he was his mother’s only boy when born who had such a sense of justice that he won anti-bullying awards in grade school and was later known to break up fights a charming personality who always treated girls as he wanted his mother to be treated Her baby was waiting for a ride at a shopping center across from the high school on March 4 when someone jumped out of a car and started shooting at him and the gunman shot him multiple times more He was pronounced dead after being taken to a local hospital The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. 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The weeks since have been a blur for Kamau’s loved ones They believe they know the identity of the shooter though police have not yet announced an arrest Surveillance footage circulating online of the killing has only added to their pain So they have focused their energy on the Kamau they knew and loved His mother had his face printed on sweatshirts and posters and she made jewelry spelling out his name in cursive His parents recently picked up the urn to hold his ashes shaped like a flame to represent eternal life “People love him so much — they’re going to keep his name alive,” said Kamau’s older brother the first baby born years after his older half-siblings from his parents’ previous relationships He came prematurely and stayed in the hospital for several weeks because his older sisters’ names started with the same sound and his mom was known by the nickname “Kedi.” he wanted to learn it,” Antonio Campbell said Neighbors sometimes called when they saw Kamau standing on the side of the house turning the hose on His three sisters and two brothers spent so much time with him that people sometimes thought Kamau was their child it seemed that he was given a new pair of shoes every three weeks Kamau was a skilled athlete and natural leader He started playing football at about age 5 and quickly became captain “They had him playing so many different positions — he was on offense But his friends looked up to him for more than football Nate Johnson was about three years older than Kamau but still sought his counsel Kamau wore his heart on his sleeve and was fiercely protective of friends and family Johnson used to have trouble standing up for himself Kamau was the only male friend Johnson has ever bought a birthday gift for (a pair of Air Forces) They talked of taking trips and starting a business together “He was one of them people who was always in my ear telling me to do the right thing,” Johnson said Kamau also had an autistic brother nine years his junior whom he defended and supported like no one else He once shoved a boy making fun of his brother When the boy’s mom came over to assess the situation and learn what happened When his brother graduated from kindergarten and his name was called it was like Kamau wanted to run up on the stage with him The boys loved playing video games together though his skills were anything but amateurish that his family now listens to just to hear his voice And he broke his phone so often that his father joked he had the local fix-up shop on speed dial Kamau stole his brother’s phone and dropped it in a bucket of water Kamau just took a phone from one of the neighborhood kids playing outside Pricilla Jones Campbell had some teeth removed Kamau was always the first to poke fun at her gummy speech and her inability to eat solid foods as she waited for dentures his mother accidentally left her temporary dentures at home and she thinks it was because her son wanted to laugh with her one last time He would make you laugh when you want to cry.” Kamau’s parents want the world to know that their son was kind and decent — a boy who stood up for what was right who walked with confidence and who brought people together Kamau wanted to follow in his brother’s footsteps and attend pharmacy school He dreamed of bringing his girlfriend of two years to Miami It’s hard for Kamau’s parents to talk about what happened to their son Their 7-year-old son looks at a life-size cutout of Kamau in their home every day “He was too good of a kid to get murdered,” his father said through tears Cayla Harris cayla.harris@thebaltimorebanner.com Cayla Harris is the obituary writer for The Baltimore Banner Texas covering state politics for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News Welcome to The Banner's subscriber-only commenting community. 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If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com Tamie Aubin’s decision to focus on pediatric physiotherapy (PT) came when she took a course in PT university with Johanna Darrah who co-authored one of the standardized assessment tools still used today It was just over 16 years ago that Aubin and her family moved from northern Alberta to Ontario. “I wanted to work in a children’s treatment centre,” she said She got a part-time position at Lansdowne Children’s Centre Aubin is now wrapping up her time as the Occupational Therapy (OT) and PT Services Manager at Lansdowne while also working in the new role as the Director of Client Services as Jennifer Huxley retires. She was my manager when I was a physiotherapist We have definitely built a relationship along those years,” Aubin said adding that she’s been continually learning throughout her time at Lansdowne from Huxley and previous service directors. “There’s been a lot that I’ve been able to glean from working with everybody and appreciated all the valuable mentorship from everybody along the way.” One of the most effective ways Lansdowne staff have had to learn from each other over the years was actually thanks to Aubin: the establishment of the Holistic Integration Teams (HITs). When she and her family first moved to Ontario Aubin was in the middle of completing her Masters in Rehabilitation Science she looked at how services were provided at Lansdowne and how they could be enhanced She put forward the idea of the centre forming teams of staff members across multiple disciplines to work collaboratively in a transdisciplinary model so that – among other benefits – families wouldn’t have to repeat the same information multiple times to different service providers and multiple staff could be part of one appointment to reduce the number of times families would have to come to the centre. and now “It still is going strong as one of our best practice models of services for our families,” Aubin said. She noted that multiple staff have told her over the years that they appreciate the cross-discipline collaborative learning that happens as a member of a HITs team. The fact that HITs teams were able to be piloted in the first place speaks to what Aubin sees as one of Lansdowne’s greatest strengths. “We are open to looking at how we can support families in ways that allow our staff to think outside the box – of course within our best practice mandates,” she said. That’s an approach that she fully intends to bring forward into her new role. “It’s more of that bigger picture; how do we continue to support our families in providing that type of best practice solution focused model of service in all of our programs?” There are plenty of arenas to explore that question Community and Social Services directives to provide a tiered model of service and in looking at how AI tools might be utilized. Aubin noted that in the early days of the HITs teams “We started it out as a pilot; we evaluated it and we tried different things to look at changes and then evaluated it again.” Aubin said her focus will be determining what’s already working well and exploring how to build on that existing success while also “continuing to ensure that we use our best practice philosophies; working collaboratively with all the programs; and maintaining the partnerships with our communities Because she knows that “even though my hands aren’t the ones that are there in a physio session,” with a client I’m still making a difference for the child and the family.” That’s been one of the main driving forces that has kept Aubin at Lansdowne throughout the years; the knowledge that The latest news and information from the world's most respected news source BBC World Service delivers up-to-the-minute news For 260 consecutive weeks since the pandemic a group of Lansdowne neighbors have gathered to bond over drinks in a suburban spin on Philadelphia stoop culture Research shows that making friends as an adult can be difficult and it gets harder as one ages the curbside happy hour even managed to draw 75-year-old Steven Michalson out of his shell I’m an introvert and so I don’t don’t like large groups and I kind of shy away from it,” Michalson said “But the fact that we started this five years ago I learned to love my neighbors and meet new neighbors and it’s helped me personally big time.” She said she’s become more outgoing and gotten closer to her neighbors than ever before the neighbors all got together and they were bringing her meals every night,” Fullerton said Silzle, 69, previously served on Lansdowne Borough Council. However, she spent a vast majority of her career in Philadelphia arts circles. Most recently, Silzle was the executive director of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund She recalled pounding away on her laptop, desperately working to preserve Philadelphia’s arts community amid a period of COVID-induced cuts to the city budget and realized I needed a happy hour,” she said which included hanging out with friends and having cocktails.” Silzle, like many others, yearned for connection — any connection. America has had a loneliness problem even before the pandemic. Increased loneliness is also associated with poor health outcomes like anxiety She felt isolated and scared during the lockdown She sent an email to her neighbors during the morning of March 23 any interest in a social distancing happy hour Thursday night I’m mostly working from home and would greatly enjoy seeing your faces reading an excerpt from the original email her neighbors wanted to get out of the house They thought it was a great idea even if it meant bringing lawn chairs down to their respective curbs and yelling to each other across the street The first happy hour adhered to 6 feet of social distancing and then some “Steve would be across the street and we just shouted at each other And that was just our sanity because it was COVID and we couldn’t do anything So it was our chance to see other people and not feel so isolated.” Gabe Mahalik is a youth pastor and wedding DJ but you might know him better from his viral dj_gabereal social media reels posing as a fake Philadelphia sports radio caller the neighbors would find a way to see each other even if it meant switching the day from a Thursday to a Friday “I usually provide the fire,” Larry Harris but it’s a little too windy today and I decided against it Fullerton told married couple Kelly Jennings They’d been living about two blocks over in Lansdowne for more than two decades but somebody from this group that’s here tonight meets every week,” Jennings said remembered when she first encountered the group I ran by and people were having cocktails and I thought it was great that like the retired people were out having happy hour,” Zink said also makes an occasional appearance from time to time who walks with his wife Kathy near their home on Windermere Terrace was pleasantly surprised when he and Kathy got to know about the weekly social “We would hear this ruckus — what we thought was a ruckus — we thought they were teenagers but we found out that it wasn’t,” Richard Louis said “We didn’t really socialize with anybody until this happened and this has been the best thing since sliced bread,” Louis said As the pandemic progressed and vaccines became readily available the neighbors got closer both literally and figuratively they moved their chairs into Silzle’s driveway They adopted themed drink nights and even threw a block party but we talk about what life really means,” Louis said “And I think that that has really saved a lot of people.” Silzle thought people would get tired of the weekly get-together She offered to make it an every other week affair The concept of talking to neighbors is far from new. Philadelphia’s stoop culture is well-documented and applauded He recalled community members constantly being outside and speaking to one another “This was before air conditioning and everybody was always outside with their chairs,” Federico said All the kids played in the street and all the parents were on either side of the sidewalks talking and laughing and having a good time When he moved to Lansdowne more than 50 years ago People were friendly but they kept to themselves He also attributed the shift over the years to the introduction of air conditioning and the advent of the internet Beating the heat is much easier with an AC unit than sitting on the porch FaceTime has substituted the need for some to have in-person interaction “This represents more of a throwback to when I grew up where the community was very together and very open,” Federico said “It’s been real like the old time neighborhood,” she said When Chronister and Jennings shared an apartment in the city “It’s all Barb just being bored as hell during COVID [that] just got us started,” Chronister said Silzle retired as executive director of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund in April 2022 She doesn’t take ownership of the curbside happy hour The get-together in her driveway continues whether she’s home or not she envisioned the idea spreading to other blocks in Lansdowne “I think all of us feel like we’re not alone anymore,” Silzle said The free WHYY News Daily newsletter delivers the most important local stories to your inbox WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today. Delaware County is taking a long-term approach to resurrect the former Don Guanella property as its largest public park The foundation has served as a catalyst in the creation of the county's health department and Delco Gives Day The six-car train was traveling from Philadelphia to Wilmington when it caught fire around 6 p.m Thursday near the Crum Lynne Station in Ridley Park Kenny Cooper is WHYY’s suburban reporter covering Chester and Delaware counties Together we can reach 100% of WHYY’s fiscal year goal local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Video shows how the moments unfolded just before the deadly shooting outside Lansdowne High School on Tuesday afternoon The violent incident was captured on camera outside the school It depicts the gunman chasing a16-year-old victim until he falls The gunman then stands over the teen before firing shots On March 4 around 2:35 p.m., officers responded to the 3900 block of Hollins Ferry Road for a report of a shooting Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough said that the victim was standing in front of a liquor store in the shopping center when the gunman jumped out of a car Police say the victim was attempting to flee when he was shot and fell to the ground Authorities say that is when the gunman walked over the victim and shot him before fleeing the scene in a vehicle driven by someone else Police said the victim was taken to an area hospital McCullough did not provide details about the suspect on Tuesday but did say they "appeared to be a younger individual" and that the shooting was an isolated Baltimore County Police say they have questioned several people in connection to the shooting Baltimore County Council member Pat Young said there have been previous issues in the area where the strip mall is located he said County leaders were already working to address them who also plans to run for Baltimore County Executive said it is important to better engage teens and kids and provide additional opportunities for them to get involved He said he wants to ensure the school system has the resources it needs to continue addressing truancy and to support students He continued saying he wants to ensure the police department has the proper resources Young further stated that he was engaging with agencies and stakeholders across the County to find other solutions to address violence there's a family that's grieving the death of a son at the moment regardless of what he was involved in,' Young said "And the other tragedy is that this was completely preventable." Anyone with information in the case can contact police at 410-887-4636 by CALE AHEARN & DANNY TOW | FOX45 News (WBFF) — A teenager died after being shot near Lansdowne High School on Tuesday afternoon Baltimore County Police officers responded to the 3900 block of Hollins Ferry Road around 2:37 p.m According to Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough the victim was standing in front of a liquor store in the shopping center when another person jumped out of a car and began shooting The victim attempted to flee towards Lansdowne High School The gunman then walked up to the victim and shot him "a couple more times" before getting back in his vehicle - driven by someone else - and fleeing the scene The victim was promptly treated by medics on the scene and transported to a hospital The victim was a 16-year-old male who was a student at Lansdowne High School The Chief added that police knew of the victim and have had prior contact with him School had already been dismissed at the time of the incident but some students still remained in the building While McCullough did not provide details about the suspect he did say they "appeared to be a younger individual" and that the shooting was an isolated This story will be updated as more information is released A 16-year-old student was shot this afternoon near Lansdowne High School He was taken to the hospital where he later died Police say they were called to the scene of a shooting on Hollins Ferry Rd where a juvenile was shot while standing outside a liquor store running across the street toward Lansdowne High School as the suspect chased him and continued to fire his weapon and the gunman walked up and shot him a couple more times VIDEO: 16-year-old Lansdowne High School student shot and killed appears to be a targeted incident," said Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCulloh Police say that the shooting didn't start at the school McCulloh added that the victim wasn't in class today Update from Baltimore County Police on the shooting of a Lansdowne High student The principal of Lansdowne High School sent out a message to the school community earlier this afternoon A GoFundMe has since been created to support the family To donate, click here. Carter’s backyard visit to the once-red suburban Philly town created a cherished moment for a family of 11 Joseph Phillips greets former President Jimmy Carter in front of Phillips' house in Lansdowne former President Jimmy Carter spoke with WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn about his political career SP: We were all lined up from youngest to oldest JL: It says the president went to the backyard area of the Phillips residence He had discussions with residents of Lansdowne one thing that shocked me was there were so many gifts that people sent And he just ran through our house — he didn’t care about any of that food he had this big $1,000-plate event fundraiser in the city to get to — and he just starts taking questions from our neighbors JL: And your brother got to ask a question — your older brother So he asked a question about the Federal Reserve and it made national news because Carter’s answer completely changed what he had said about it before The fact that he had an opinion about interest rates — and he thought they shouldn’t be raised — was big “I know the Federal Reserve is supposed to be independent but that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t give my opinion.” And so he answered that question I think my parents were very proud of my brother for asking that question JL: Some of this turned into a campaign ad of sorts SP: The scene of him greeting my little sister Rachel SP: If you read back in the newspaper articles “I don’t know why we were chosen.” But then when they talked to the campaign people And then they wanted a family with a priest — but we had a nun My mother was very much active with getting elected to Congress — Congressman Bob Edgar who had a lot of connections to the community I think it’s something that everyone remembers I don’t know if they would be able to do that now the amount of security was not as intense as it is now he jumps on top of a [limo] and starts waving to the crowd Bertha and Joe are not with us any longer — they have passed I definitely think it was a highlight of their life My father had taught for years in the Philadelphia public school system she had raised nine kids while at the same time doing a lot of community work you just recently learned something about your father and how he was feeling leading up to the president’s visit “Do you have any criticisms or critiques of the Carter administration?” And my father was really polite about it “I don’t feel comfortable critiquing someone I’m about to welcome into my home as a guest.” President Jimmy Carter was honored with the pageantry of a funeral in the nation’s capital before a second service in his tiny Georgia hometown The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy interviews and music from around the world presents an engaging portrait of the global community Traffic circle at Lansdowne Drive and Avenue of the Republic in Philadelphia Admired for their improved safety and efficiency compared to traffic lights roundabouts are growing nationwide — including in Philadelphia After becoming popularized in the early 20th century, traffic circles, or rotaries, became congested and dangerous as traffic volumes and vehicle speeds increased, eventually growing out of favor Meanwhile, in the 1960s, the United Kingdom came up with a simple fix to their own traffic circles ushering in the age of the modern roundabout — give the right of way to the traffic within the circle the common misconception between rotary and roundabout still persists bringing anguish to drivers and affecting perceptions of modern roundabouts the Total Traffic & Weather Network news producer “I think there’s a certain level of intimidation for drivers my age who remember those days of the circles through Cherry Hill here’s a fun picture of Logan Circle from 2002 as a reward for getting through the article It’s rare to get clear satellite imagery from 20 years ago The majority of workers who commute into the urban core have returned since the COVID-19 pandemic began five years ago according to the annual State of Center City report More than 1.2 million international visitors traveled to Philadelphia last year but far fewer tourists are expected to visit in 2025 2025 at 12:32 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}WBAL reported that a vigil was held Saturday for 16-year-old Kamau Campbell Relatives told WBAL Campbell was fatally shot Tuesday outside the school MD — A 16-year-old boy fatally shot last week outside Lansdowne High was remembered with a Saturday vigil on the school's campus "My nephew's blood cries from this place," said DeWayne Gamble, the victim's uncle, according to WBAL "So we're setting a new foundation to break that cycle of murder in this neighborhood Family members told WBAL the victim was Kamau Campbell Police said the victim was standing outside in a shopping center near the school last Tuesday afternoon when a suspect hopped out of a vehicle and opened fire which had already finished classes for the day Officers said the unknown suspect shot the victim a few more times and fled. Authorities have not made any arrests in the targeted shooting, but they have questioned several people Gamble, an Arbutus resident, also launched a fundraiser for his nephew's funeral scheduled for this Friday affectionately known as 'Daddy,' was full of jokes He was a talented football player and a proud member of his team he was the heart of our family—deeply connected to his sisters and brothers and creating unforgettable memories," Gamble wrote on the GoFundMe page The fundraiser already exceeded its $10,000 goal, collecting $10,723 from 225 donors by noon Monday. The GoFundMe is still accepting donations at this link "His life was senselessly and horrifically taken due to gun violence This sudden tragedy has devastated our family and friends," Gamble wrote "Due to this unexpected loss at such a young age we are asking for help to cover funeral expenses and support our grieving family The Baltimore County Police Department asked anybody with information to call 410-307-2020 To see footage from the vigil, including video of a symbolic stake placed where the victim was shot, watch WBAL's story Related: Teen Killed In Targeted Shooting Near Lansdowne High School: Police Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Family Night at Lansdowne Elementary School I have been part of the Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) family for 15 years I taught fifth grade at Lansdowne Elementary I have served at the school in an intervention role I lead the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) committee and oversee the Title I program at Lansdowne I have witnessed the power of strong school-family partnerships and its crucial role in student success Earning the Family Friendly Certificate has further validated Lansdowne’s ongoing efforts and provided new insights into how we can continue to engage families effectively The decision to pursue the Family Friendly Certificate came from an increased focus on recognizing the work we were already doing with our families I was unaware of the certification until last year when Carissa Lipp brought it up at one of our FACE committee meetings After learning about the certification and reviewing its requirements I realized that our school had already been implementing many of the practices necessary to achieve it This recognition felt like a natural step forward to affirm our school’s dedication in fostering meaningful relationships with our students and their families While the application process for the Family Friendly Certificate was more complex than I initially anticipated We found our school is deeply engaged in family and community initiatives so we wanted to ensure we included all relevant activities and evidence we could The biggest challenge was gathering and organizing all the documentation in one place to present a cohesive application especially since the reviewers knew nothing about our school One of the most surprising parts of the certification process was realizing that we did not need to change our approach to meet the requirements We were already aligned with the key practices outlined in the certification guidelines Our main adjustment was in how we documented and showcased our efforts The application process made us realize the importance of maintaining detailed records of family engagement activities which has inspired us to be more proactive in tracking and sharing our successes The process of working toward this certification and achieving it has strengthened our understanding of what it means to be truly family friendly It has reminded us of that strong relationships with families are the foundation of an enriched school environment where students feel supported and motivated to succeed For other schools considering whether to pursue the Family Friendly Certification my advice is simple: it’s worth it and try not to get discouraged by the lengthy application Even if your school already has a strong culture of family engagement the process can help you reflect on your current practices The certification is not just a banner to hang in your school’s hallway; it is a reaffirmation of your school’s commitment to partnering with families to provide the best educational experience possible know that this is a process that honors the hard work you’re already doing and encourages continued growth Each year, the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence awards Family Friendly Schools Certification to a group of schools and early care centers. This school and 53 others earned the certification in 2024. For more details on Family Friendly Schools Certification, visit the Prichard Committee’s family engagement website Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) publishes Kentucky Teacher to communicate directly with the state’s 40,000 public school teachers The stories of this award-winning publication include news workable ideas for guiding students to higher levels of achievement The RCMP logo is seen on the background for a news conference LANSDOWNE STATION - Ground search teams and an RCMP aerial drone joined the search Friday for two young children who are believed to have wandered from a home in rural northeastern Nova Scotia earlier in the day The Mounties say six-year-old Lily Sullivan and four-year-old Jack Sullivan were last seen around 10 a.m Lily Sullivan is described as having shoulder-length blond hair and is wearing blue dinosaur boots A vulnerable missing persons alert was transmitted across Pictou County after police were alerted to their disappearance Carlie McCann says residents are being asked to use social media to raise awareness about the search But the police force issued a statement later in the day saying members of the public should avoid the Gairloch Road area to allow trained searchers to do their work "There is a multi-agency response currently on the ground in Pictou County," the Mounties said in the statement "Other resources and teams include the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) Department of Natural Resources Air Services and RCMP police dogs." They said the children's family has been kept updated on the search efforts This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 2 Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced that the government will be launching a… A search continued in northeastern Nova Scotia for a fourth day for two young chil… The Canadian Press is a member of the International Fact-Checking Network Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Ben Hover is a councilman in Lansdowne who has been elected through 2028 which would mark a decade of work on the council for the English teacher and Congregation Rodeph Shalom member he has been working to represent the local Jewish population just as much as he has his constituents the largely non-Jewish Lansdowne community expressed mixed sentiments towards the events and the area’s Jewish community As one of a small number of Jewish residents an elected official and a supporter of Israel’s right to exist Hover quickly became a target for much of the outrage People said derogatory things to Hover on the street at council meetings and all over social media He said that other area Jews reported similar incidents “After some absolutely horrible antisemitic statements were made in a public meeting it was to the point that I thought maybe I need to move somewhere safer,” he said While Lansdowne’s makeup is largely not Jewish Hover has spent plenty of time in more Jewish areas like Lower Merion or Elkins Park and considered if things wouldn’t be easier there my blood [started to] boil because I thought “There are people who know what they’re saying is offensive and are doubling down on it But there are others who are just doing it to be a part of the bandwagon of the moment and they don’t realize what they’re doing and how troubling it can be.” he decided that something had to be done to teach those who are simply misinformed about their Jewish neighbors Hover reached out to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia they decided to celebrate Chanukah in Lansdowne in a public way “One of the first comments we got was from a Jewish person who said ‘I didn’t realize anybody else was Jewish in this area,’” Hover said “The lack of visibility is here and I think that part of that is that the voices have been silenced and somewhat erased A lot of people were just happy to attend a celebration happening here Usually they have to travel [somewhere else in the area] so this is really the first time that it has happened in Eastern Delaware County.” there was blowback for something as benign as celebrating the festival of lights someone scolded Hover and the city in a public comment because of the event’s ties to the Federation “Nobody would make that statement about putting up a Christmas tree,” Hover said We should be celebrating other people’s holidays especially in an area that’s very diverse like the one we live in.” Hover said that the next steps are to continue to bridge the gap with low-stakes events like the Chanukah party but also help the community understand the issues that really matter He said that he and the Federation have been working to plan education outreach efforts about antisemitism and creating a sense of inclusion and safety for all members of the community The Federation said in a statement that the event was a “grassroots triumph” that showed achdus especially considering the efforts to fund the event through crowdfunding More than 40 people attended and Hover said that Rabbi Nathan Martin of Beth Israel of Media and Rabbi Michal Morris Kamil of Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid were particularly instrumental and Hover said that he is firmly committed to making sure that everyone within that square is accepting and loving of each other “This event [showed] the beauty and diversity of the Philadelphia community but also Jews from East Asia and North Africa and other places,” Hover said [email protected] and website 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might be wearing a pink sweater Police have said there is no evidence the children were abducted Searches continued through Saturday night just as they had through Friday night Police said teams who worked overnight were relieved by new volunteers and officers from agencies involved as the search stretched into a third day The children are the subject of a multi-agency response on the ground that has included police dogs and a helicopter from the provincial Department of Natural Resources In a message posted to the X social media platform on Saturday Premier Tim Houston said all of Nova Scotia is hoping for the best “People in Pictou County and across Nova Scotia are praying for a positive outcome for two missing children,” Houston wrote please know that our first responders and volunteers are working tirelessly during this 24/7 operation.” Houston noted the search marks the first time the Nova Scotia Guard were put into action The new volunteer corps were created this year which mobilizes during emergencies and natural disasters The volunteers are working in shifts and helping with food distribution overnight protection of equipment and assisting first responders with parking and directions Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account It's been blocked off for more than a month “Road Closed” signs on Lansdowne Avenue in West Philadelphia The signs went up on Lansdowne Avenue in early February those digital boards that display messages to drivers passing by The signs explained that the road would be closed from February 13th until March 13th And the throngs of people who were used to using Lansdowne Avenue every day were just going to be out of luck Some of that money has been used to build a tunnel under Lansdowne Avenue so that golfers could go beneath the road instead of dodging cars to cross it which is what they used to perilously do in the old version of Cobbs Creek And that tunnel was what warranted the road closure Shortly after the road didn’t open on schedule and with no notice to the community of any kind I started hearing from aggravated area residents who were complaining about the delay and the lack of communication about it So I reached out to the local pols whose districts cover the golf course area State Representative Morgan Cephas and City Councilperson Curtis Jones Jr. as well as the Philadelphia Streets Department A representative from the office of Jones got back to me explaining that the permit for the road closure had been extended until March 24th a spokesperson for the Streets Department replied stating that the permit had been extended until April 11th basically one month after the road was originally suppose to have reopened The Streets Department spokesperson told me that all of the work on the tunnel had been completed but that an inspection needed to be performed by an engineer hired by the contractor “to ensure the structural integrity of the tunnel.” We certainly wouldn’t want a tunnel that lacks structural integrity But I contacted the contractor in question to find out if such an inspection had even been scheduled When I stopped over at the site and asked someone working there if the road was going to open anytime soon “You’re guess is as good as mine.” So if I were a betting man I’m not sure I would bet on the road reopening on schedule And keep in mind that no one is telling area residents about any of this “It would be nice if they put the electronic sign back out and let people know what’s going on,” says Kara Lee a Delco resident who uses (or used) Lansdowne Avenue daily to get to and from work But one has frequently been jammed with traffic due to the road closure never mind the fact that it dumps you out near chaotic and congested 69th Street Station in the heart of Upper Darby And the other road is just a very long way around relative to the simplicity of using Lansdowne Avenue to get from West Philadelphia to Delco If controversy surrounding a Philadelphia golf course development sounds familiar to you it could be because this has become a fun plot point in the current season of Abbott Elementary A Year of Sales (and More Deals) in Philly 18 Awesome Philly-Area High School Programs for Your Awesome Kid 19 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at the Library by DANNY TOW & ALEXA DIKOS | FOX45 NEWS Baltimore County (WBFF) — Police are investigating after two men were shot on Friday night in Lansdowne Police say on November 29 around 10:00 p.m. officers went to the 3800 block of McDowell Lane for reports of a shooting officers say they found a 29-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds who was transported to a hospital ALSO READ | New research confirms coal dust plagues Curtis Bay, residents urge state intervention officers say they received another call for a 41-year-old man who arrived at a hospital suffering from a gunshot wound As detectives continue to investigate this incident they ask anyone with information about this crime or those responsible to please contact 410-887-3700 Information may also be provided through the Baltimore County Police Department iWATCH program Callers may remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers an organization that is separate from the Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Government offers rewards for information in connection with felony offenses Anonymous tips can be sent to Metro Crime Stoppers by phone Web tip: www.metrocrimestoppers.org More than 100 people searching for missing N.S Mother of missing Nova Scotia children pleads for safe return CTV News App Contact Us FAQ Newsletters Team Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved People in Pictou County and across Nova Scotia are praying for a positive outcome for two missing children please know that our first responders and volunteers are working tirelessly during this 24/7 operation – House Democrats gathered Wednesday roughly an hour outside of Washington for a three-day policy conference as they plot out their next two years in the minority The retreat here at the Lansdowne Resort comes a day after House Democrats were nearly unanimous in their opposition to Republicans’ stopgap spending bill, which their Senate counterparts appear opposed to supporting upping the chances of a partial government shutdown. “I don’t know why anyone would support that bill,” House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar said Wednesday at a news conference with party leaders “There is nothing in this bill that gives the certainty that the American public need.” “Elon Musk and Donald Trump are systematically already shutting down the federal government,” he added While emphasizing that their caucus was standing together in the face of unified GOP control of Washington the Democratic leaders accused Republicans of not doing enough to lower the cost of living. “House Democrats remain committed to building an affordable economy and driving down the high cost of living for everyday Americans And House Democrats are united in our understanding that we must take back the majority next year with the fierce urgency of now,” Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said. Jeffries said Democrats would hold a day of action in support of Medicaid next week, giving them an opportunity to highlight their support for a program that they argue Republicans are seeking to cut to help pay for tax cuts Underscoring Democrats’ plans for the next two years is their goal to win control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections The House represents the party’s best shot at breaking the GOP trifecta next year and while Democrats lost the White House and Senate last year they managed to narrow Republicans’ margin in the House. An Emerson College poll released this week, however, found voters held a less favorable view of the Democratic Party than they did the GOP. And Democrats have struggled so far this year with how best to respond to Trump and his actions since taking office. Some House Democrats could begin holding town halls in Republican-held districts which would be “filling a void,” according to Florida Rep a co-chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee cited affordability as the top issue in last year’s campaign But Trump’s policy on tariffs is creating uncertainty for business owners which could help fuel support for Democrats focused on kitchen table issues. “House Democrats and the American public are going to hold Republicans accountable for their broken promises and we’re already seeing across the country people standing up and speaking out against their dangerous agenda,” DelBene said. Democrats attending the conference are poised to hear from a trio of governors considered potential future presidential aspirants: Kentucky’s Andy Beshear Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro and Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer Other expected speakers include several union leaders Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Stacey Dixon the former principal deputy director of national intelligence Several commentators and pollsters were also due to address the lawmakers as Democrats weigh how to move forward into the Trump administration Those conversations come as Democrats are trying new forms of communication to try to meet voters where they are including on social media platforms and through podcasts “We’re trying to talk directly to the American people about our positive vision for the future We’re trying to reach more people to get our positive message about the country and what we stand for.” said that outreach would include social media which has seen a notable increase of Democrats posting videos. that means that we’re getting under their skin it’s expanding our reach,” Underwood said at a separate news conference Wednesday we had 50 million people interacting with our content February 28 with fine-dining communal dinners “We both loved that atmosphere,” Pfeifer says We wanted to provide a nurturing experience to as many people as possible.” The idea in his head is to make an affordable family dinner with no compromises to the quality. There’s a huge communal table and diners all eat together at the same spot. The five-course dinner runs $75, and there’s a vegetarian and allergy-sensitive version of the menu, too. Beverage pairings cost an extra $45. Beverage director Chris Mateja, recently hailing from N Mississippi Avenue’s Kooks provides those powerful wine and cocktail pairings Menus will rotate with market selection; Pfeifer is particularly excited about sourdough focaccia and a winter squash ravioli Afternoon tea service will run throughout the week before dinner gets going the tea service will play by the books: drinks with a tower of sharp triangle sandwiches Pfeifer calls on the classic Pacific Northwest inspiration for motivation highlighting the wildly rich produce of the region He grew up in Southern California but lived in Montana for a spell before getting into the restaurant industry in Seattle After making his way to Portland and Quaintrelle Now it’s the space where Lansdowne Social will take up residence Pfeifer hopes Lansdowne Social fits into the former and that five years down the road people know the restaurant as a place they can come for weekday dinners a reliable standby that provides an excellent and homey experience every time “I just want to show love to the Pacific Northwest,” Pfeifer says “I want people to know they’ll be taken care of.” Lansdowne Social (518 NE 28th Avenue) debuts Friday and is open for afternoon tea service 11 a.m