Please Support Continuous Local Covid-19 Coverage on Glenside Local A 5,348 sf retail building at 1401 Bruce Road in Oreland is on the market for an undisclosed amount According to the listing the former Sovereign Bank building includes a drive-thru lane and 11 parking spaces For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz” newsletter here 2024 in the company of her beloved husband Joseph (Joe) and her daughters Amanda The daughter of the late William (Bill) and Agnes Maher Kristen's vivacious energy captured the heart and minds of all who knew her: from childhood girlfriends to her current home in East Oreland.  A proud graduate of Philadelphia High School for Girls and Philadelphia College of Textile & Science Kristen pursued a career in accounting/finance for 25 years she traveled throughout Europe and the USA.  From sea to mountains there were many adventures and memories made with her husband and family She enjoyed relaxing on the beach at her happy place in Sea Isle City Kristen relished watching her daughters’ sports and varied activities.  As a devoted wife of 26 years Kristen was an avid supporter of Joe’s numerous outdoor adventures and endeavors She embraced everything about motherhood and taking care of her family Kristen was a very giving person who was actively involved in her community.  She readily volunteered her time to serve in various community and school associations boards and charitable organizations.  In addition to her husband Joe and daughters Amanda she is survived by her brothers Michael (Margaret) and Timothy Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Thursday evening June 27 2024 from 5pm to 8pm and Friday morning June 28 2024 from 10am to 11:15 at Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church, 33 Conwell Dr A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday morning at 11:30am at St In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Breast Cancer Foundation (https://www.abcf.org) 2025 at 12:14 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}One person was killed in a Springfield Township crash on Jan PA —Authorities are investigating a fatal crash in Springfield Township that left one person dead on Pennsylvania Avenue near the intersection with Oreland Mill Road identified by police only as a 30-year-old man was driving a 1987 Cadillac when he hit a tree Further circumstances surrounding the crash are not yet clear He was taken by ambulance to Abington-Jefferson Hospital where he later died contact the Springfield Township Police Department's Highway Safety Unit at 215-836-1601 Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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According to the listing is an inviting community retail center offering approximately 19,386 square feet of space occupied by a mix of local and regional tenants the property boasts historical charm while being conveniently situated at the intersection of Bruce and Allison Roads directly across from SEPTA’s Oreland Station ensuring excellent accessibility for customers the center benefits from a strong demographic with average household incomes exceeding $129,000 within a 5-mile radius this property presents a compelling investment opportunity in a well-established market 2024 at 12:39 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A "large power outage" has been reported in sections of Upper Dublin Township on Tuesday PA —A "large power outage" is affecting community members in the North Hills neighborhood and parts of the East Oreland neighborhood on Tuesday PECO and Upper Dublin Township are aware of the outage PECO is addressing the issue with an estimated power restoration date of Wednesday Due to the power outage in the North Hills neighborhood the opening of the Upper Dublin Township Community Pool may be delayed Upper Dublin Township staff is currently working to get a generator up and running Please stay tuned for when the pool will open Anyone without power should seek respite in a cool place until power is restored or go to an air-conditioned building such as the Willow Grove Mall The Upper Dublin Library is available to cool down and charge your devices If you are aware of anyone in the North Hills or Oreland area who needs particular help during this power outage Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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The Oreland Volunteer Fire Company celebrated William “Satch” Stainesby’s 90th birthday which coincided with the 74th anniversary of his joining the company following his 16th birthday in 1951 “Satch has literally dedicated his entire life to protecting his community and all who live and have lived here for three-quarters of a century,” the company said in a post “He is an inspiration to all of us and to future generations of firefighters who follow in his footsteps.” the Fort Washington Fire Company announced its recertification through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner Participating Department – PA Fire Service Certification Program “A total of 67 active FWFC responders certified at the FFII level,” the company said in a post “This has once again gained the FWFC a silver recognition level by the PA Office of the State Fire Commissioner Participating Department Recognition Program an initiative designed to recognize and encourage certification classes.” The company noted that 198 of approximately 2,400 fire departments in Pennsylvania volunteer their certification levels to the state and that 43 of those departments report 100% certification “We would like to thank Assistant Chief Eric Clauson for taking the lead on this recertification project,” the company said “Our training is a reflection upon the hard work and dedication of our members fostered by a culture that was established by our predecessors We should all be proud of this accomplishment.” Monroe Smith, 67, a pilot from Glenside, and Christopher Dougherty, 45, a photographer from Oreland, were in 6ABC’s Chopper 6 when it crashed in Washington Township 6ABC published a posthumous article in their honor yesterday titled “Remembering the colleagues we lost in the Chopper 6 crash one year ago” The 6ABC crew members were on their way back from an assignment at the Jersey shore, 6ABC reported a year ago The chopper took off from the Northeast Philadelphia Airport before 7:30pm It was his true passion,” said Rosalyn Collins “They are described as the best guys that you would want to know on the job for decades,” reporter Maggie Kent “The crew members have a long history with our station and have been working as part of the Action News team for years,” 6ABC wrote The NTSB issued a preliminary report earlier this year Their video coverage from yesterday is below: For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz” newsletter here The Abington Township Police Department welcomed Officers Paul Steinmetz and Justin Thomas as the newest members of the department a graduate of Council Rock High School South Penn State University and New York University Officer Thomas graduated from Waynesville High School in Waynesville Missouri and recently completed his training at the Montgomery County Community College Police Academy the Oreland Volunteer Fire Company welcomed Springfield Township High School students AJ Mutone (left above) and Mitchell Beck (right above) as the company’s newest firefighters “AJ and Mitchell completed the four modules of the Pennsylvania Entry Level Firefighter Training course this month and successfully passed written and skills testing to achieve national Firefighter I certification,” the company said in a post “Along with juggling the course work required of them at Springfield Township High School AJ and Mitch underwent more than 180 hours of intensive classroom and hands-on training to attain this certification The Flourtown Fire Company and the Oreland volunteer Fire Company responded at 11:04am on Tuesday March 18 to an appliance fire at the Flourtown Shopping Center’s Movie Tavern (1800 block of Bethlehem Pike) The company said that a professional size popcorn maker had caught fire and tripped the sprinkler system in the kitchen area After battling light to medium smoke throughout the kitchen and hallway several teams took care of the open sprinkler system “which is a situation that requires getting very very wet and shutting the sprinkler system off and getting a wedge in there to stop the flow of water,” the company said Salvage and overhaul included sweeping the floors and opening the damaged wall “Due to the quick action of the staff there was no considerable damage to the building and it should be opened in a reasonable amount of time,” the company said “It was closed for additional cleaning and an inspection by the Montgomery County health department which is a normal thing during a fire in a place that serves food Companies returned about 12:30 after cleaning their own equipment and ready to respond again.” and Flourtown fire companies assisted first responders with a brush fire along the 300 block of Militia Hill Road in Fort Washington (Whitemarsh Township) on Saturday The fire was caused by down wires caused by high winds The Barren Hill Volunteer Fire Company reports that upon arrival it found “arcing power lines and a tree in the roadway along with a large brush fire spreading into the Ft Washington State Park.” Firefighters worked to suppress the fire until PECO de-energized the lines and the fire was able to be extinguished Also responding to the scene were the Whitemarsh Township Police Department Whitemarsh Community Ambulance Association Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and mutual aid fire companies of Spring Mill Fire Company No.1 and Lower Providence Fire Department.No injuries were reported For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz” newsletter here.Photo: Barren Hill Fire Company Jim Montgomery, an Oreland resident, was recently featured in an article by KYW Newsradio titled “Meet the Eagles fan who shares 11 season tickets with his buddies from college“ According to the story, Montgomery is a husband, father of two, an educator, and the host of a daily podcast called “This Day in Philly Sports History” He is also a regular season ticket holder “with 10 in a row near the top of the Linc It has become a way for these college pals to stay in touch even after they’ve started families.” hanging out with some of the same guys from college,” Montgomery told KYW Newsradio The Springfield Township Police Department issued a press release this evening detailing a fatal crash on the afternoon of Friday officers arrived on scene at 2:45pm to find a 1987 Cadillac which had crashed into a tree in the area of Pennsylvania Avenue and Oreland Mill Road was transported to Jefferson Abington Hospital where he later succumbed to injuries Police have not yet released the identity of the driver and are seeking witnesses If you have any information regarding the incident Police also noted that assistance came on behalf of Cheltenham the Fort Washington and Oreland fire departments and the Community Ambulance Association of Ambler Emergency Alerts of Southeastern Pennsylvania posted the following this afternoon: FIRE DISPATCHVEHICLE RESCUE*** CONFIRMED ENTRAPMENT ***PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE & CAMP HILL ROADSPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIPMONTGOMERY COUNTYENGINE 700-3, RESCUE 82, RESCUE 88, MEDIC 351#EMA2FM41 O/S The Springfield Little League in Oreland is working through controversy after a banner According to an online petition the banner “targeted a parent who had called the Little League to inquire about why the in-house season was being cut short in favor of beginning summer travel ball” and called him out by name: The petition demands the resignation of any Little League board member found to have been involved 409 have signed at the time of this writing Parents protested the flyover during a township board meeting last week Magid told Axios that league officials reversed their summer league decision after he contacted a district coordinator The company that flew the plan reportedly charges between $650 and $1,200 to run personalized banners the league said it had launched an investigation into the matter The full story is here The airplane flyover that targeted a Little League family and other forms of adult bullying should have no place in SLL While no one has taken accountability for that egregious action taken against a fellow parent it’s especially concerning that the act seems to be in retaliation against a parent who rightly questioned the league’s initial decision to shorten the in-house season in favor of travel teams beginning their tournament play for the second year in a row inclusive place for all the children in our town to have the chance to learn and love the game of baseball The leaders of the board should fulfill their commitment to report back to parents with the outcome of their investigation of the airplane flyover on May 18th If any Board Leaders were responsible for the flyover or involved with it in any way they should be held accountable and removed from board leadership and/or coaching positions in the Little League Bullying like this cannot be tolerated among people who are supposed to be role models for our children Photo courtesy of Zak Magid via Axios Philadelphia has named their Maryland-based North American training center in honor of Al Sergio Sr. the father of La Mott Fire Company’s Chief Albert Sergio Sergio is known for his expertise in rescue training and has been a fixture in the rescue training for years,” the company said in a post our chief followed him into the fire service where he too has become a respected trainer and the whole Sergio family for this great honor.” You can watch the center’s dedication in the video below: the Oreland Volunteer Fire Company honored numerous members for their 274 years of combined service during the company’s annual awards banquet last week Pictured (left to right): Dan Supplee (55 years) Fire Company President Chris Quinn and Fire Chief Rick Lesniak (35 years) The company also presented Wayne Mayo with a Special Fire Company Service Award and Don and Laura Sirianni with an Above and Beyond Award “Congratulations to all and thank you for all of your hard work!” the company said in a post Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardUnion fire longtime manager Jim CurtinThe Oreland native's 10 years in charge made him the longest-tenured manager by far in Union history and the second-longest-tenured in Major League Soccer through last season The Union have fired manager Jim Curtin The Oreland native’s 10 years in charge made him the longest-tenured manager by far in Union history and the second-longest-tenured in Major League Soccer through this past season This year ended with the team’s first failure to make the playoffs since 2017 “We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Jim for his passion and dedication to this club over the last 10 seasons,” sporting director Ernst Tanner said in a statement “He greatly contributed to the success the club has achieved in recent years and for that we are extremely grateful We thank Jim for the significant impact he made both on the field and in the community.” But Tanner wasn’t fully complimentary in his remarks “Following the 2024 season we recognize the need for change,” he said “We’ll continue to evaluate our sporting strategy and make necessary changes this offseason to best set the team up for success.” » READ MORE: The Union wanted one more shot at a title. They delivered a failure of a season. he’s been among the most-respected coaches in MLS for many years That comes as much from his acumen at working with players as his nine years as an MLS player himself with the Chicago Fire and the former Chivas USA » READ MORE: A bad call or the right time? Social media reacts to the firing of longtime Union coach Jim Curtin “Jim has been a remarkable leader and an integral part of our team’s success during his tenure,” Union principal owner Jay Sugarman said in a statement “I have had the privilege to watch him grow into one of the top coaches in the league and deliver strong results and memorable moments that will be ingrained in our club’s history This has been a difficult decision due in part to the immense gratitude and respect we have for him.” Sugarman also said: “we have no doubt he’ll find great success in his future coaching endeavors,” and the owner had better hope that success doesn’t come against his team Eastern Conference rival Atlanta United is among the MLS teams with coaching vacancies right now and would give him all the resources he never had with his hometown club Quite significantly for the Union’s bank accounts, Curtin was under contract through 2026 and many fans will ask if that money could have been better spent on buying better players for Curtin to coach There has doubtless been annoyance with how this season went Some fans — and they’ve been plenty loud over the years if not always numerous — point at Curtin’s track record of failures in big games: three U.S and most painfully of all the 2022 MLS Cup final and some of them will be ready to play next year If there was a belief among higher-ups that Curtin wouldn’t play them enough that might have sparked dissent in Chester The best chance to find out whether that’s true will come Monday when Tanner and Sugarman hold a news conference at Subaru Park The burden is fully on the two of them now to build their team back into a winner » READ MORE: Cavan Sullivan and the Union’s reserve team are heading to the MLS Next Pro league title game Christopher Wesley Dougherty (“Doc”) PA passed away unexpectedly doing the job that he loved on December 20 1978 to Rodger and Linda (Vernon) Dougherty.  He attended all of the Springfield Township schools graduating from Springfield Township High School in 1996.  He played baseball and football throughout his childhood and remained a fan of Springfield to this day His favorite games to attend were when Springfield played Upper Dublin He graduated from Kutztown University in 2001 with a degree in Telecommunications.  He then joined the band Spacestation Integration and moved to North Carolina to live the band life.  In 2003 he started his photographic journalism career with the news helicopter Chopper 10.  A year later he moved to Chopper 6 He loved his career and telling people about the stories he covered he met his wife Elaine at Brownies 23 East in Ardmore; another story he loved to tell.  They married in 2007 and welcomed their daughters in the years to come.  Nothing gave him more joy than raising his family in Oreland and all Philly sports teams.  His ability to recall stats and specific games was remarkable.  He absolutely loved watching his girls play sports.  Music was a huge part of Chris’ life.  He was a self-taught percussionist and guitarist.  He wrote his own songs and enjoyed performing at local open mic shows he was listening to music.  He had a wide range of musical interests ranging from jam bands Chris loved finding new music to listen to and loved sharing music with others Chris was a devoted husband and father.  He loved coaching and supporting Kiera with her various sports He also cherished his time singing and playing guitar with Dilan.  Jeffrey (Kristin) and Jonathan.  Mother-in-law brother-in-law Charles O’Malley (Amanda) and nieces and nephews Nathan and River Dougherty and Claire and Maia O’Malley He will be greatly missed by extended family neighbors and friends.  He will be especially missed by his childhood friends Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family Thursday morning from 9:30am-11:15am at St Luke the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church 2316 Fairhill Ave. PA 19038.    Funeral mass to follow at 11:30am Burial to take place privately on a future date In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to support the future education and care of Kiera and Dilan Dougherty. These donations can be made at: Chris Dougherty's Memorial Website | Ever Loved or Fundraiser for Elaine Dougherty by Brenda Wilson : Christopher Dougherty's Memorial Fund (gofundme.com) Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Scarano (nee Koble) was born in Philadelphia on January 25 1936 to Fred and Martha (nee Aiken) Koble.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 39 years Dominic “Skee” Scarano.  She is survived by her son Shawn Scarano (Jennifer) She is preceded in death by her brother Fred A Koble and her sister Katherine “Sissy” Donachie Ara’Bella and many nieces and nephews Florence’s family moved to Wynnewood where she attended Lower Merion High School and went on to earn her Degree in Education at West Chester University so she could fulfill her childhood dream of becoming a teacher Florence and Skee moved to Flourtown where she took advantage of an opportunity to teach second grade and did so for 40 years in the Springfield School District (Montgomery County).  She gave so much of her time to her community by participating in the Parent Teacher Association singing in her church choir at Zion Lutheran Church and teaching Sunday school and Vacation Bible School.  She also volunteered as a math and reading tutor upon retirement from Springfield School District in 2008.  She received the Citizenship Award from the Rotary Club of Springfield Township and recognition from STEA for 25 years of service Relatives and family are invited to Florence’s visitation on Saturday 2024 at 10:00am followed by her 11:00am memorial service at Christ’s Lutheran Church In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association - https://www.alz.org/delval Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors PA   Passed away May 13th at Abington Hospice of Warminster from complications of brain tumor surgery in November   Liz was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Ann Corson Roberts   She was the cherished wife of Ed Landau devoted mother of Sandy Blum (Jake) and Jeff Landau (Meghan) and loving grandmother of Hannah Blum.  Also survived by her brother Vic Roberts (Mary) of Cape Cod niece Kim Pepkowski (Matt) and nephew Rick Antrobus (Dana).  Predeceased by nephews Matt Antrobus (Erin) Craig Roberts and Josh Roberts.  Liz was born at her home in Willow Grove and is a graduate of Upper Moreland High School and Bloomsburg University  She was a long time resident of Oreland and taught at Enfield Elementary and Oreland Presbyterian Church Nursery School.    An outdoor service will be held at Jarrettown United Methodist Church Interment afterwards at Whitemarsh Memorial Park In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to PennEnvironment <bit.ly/LizLandau> Please Support Continuous Local Covid-19 Coverage on MoreThanTheCurve Oreland, Flourtown and Wyndmoor Fire Companies were dispatched to a housefire on Kingston Road in Oreland on Monday morning at approximately 2:00am.Flourtown responded with Ladder, Engine and Squad 6, and Oreland responded with Engine 702.According to Flourtown Fire Company’s Facebook post ventilated the roof and assisted with overhaul Flourtown Fire Company crews returned to the station just before 6:00am died in a Tuesday night helicopter crash in Washington Township The 6ABC crew members were on their way back from an assignment at the Jersey shore Action News confirmed that Smith was the pilot Flight tracker data shows the helicopter’s altitude dropping while returning to Philadelphia Chopper 6 was last airborne over Wharton State Forest before it crashed in a remote section of the woods “They are described as the best guys that you would want to know on the job for decades,” Reporter Maggie Kent “They are highly skilled in what they do “The crew members have a long history with our station and have been working as part of the Action News team for years,” 6ABC wrote The cause of the crash remains under investigation The Federal Aviation Administration arrived at the crash site at 3:15am Wednesday and took control of the scene The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation The construction has begun to replace the bridge on Pennsylvania Avenue over the Sandy Run Creek at the Piszek Preserve in Oreland There will be unavoidable changes that will have to be made to the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Associaton’s Piszek Preserve The first phase of the construction entails removing trees from the preserve for a construction easement to build a temporary road This phase should be completed in April and the road will be used through December When the temporary road is completed and ready to be utilized by motorists The short term road will have 2 lanes and will be 22′ wide please note that tractor-trailers will not be able to utilize this road and will therefore have a separate detour The construction will not affect the current trail on the preserve This project is part of the The Rapid Bridge Replacement Project a $899 million public-private partnership between PennDOT and Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners A total of 558 structurally deficient bridges throughout the state will be replaced under this program  PennDOT ensures that protection of the stream and riparian zone has been incorporated into these project plans Public Information Coordinator for Walsh Granite PennDOT and local stakeholders have worked hard together during the design phases of the PA Avenue project Thanks to valuable input received from WVWA during public participation process we have been able to make final decisions that reduce the environmental impact provide a design sensitive to its historic surroundings and minimize the impact the construction project will have on the traveling public in the Springfield-Upper Dublin area While the construction activity will have a temporary impact on the surrounding area we are certain the project will provide a permanent improvement.” WVWA will fully restore the riparian zone and protect the creek  We came to an agreement with PennDOT that provides financial support which allows us to complete the restoration project ourselves This gives us the opportunity to design and implement a plan that is best for the Preserve,” said John Ferro The Piszek Preserve is 36-acres and comprised of woodlands and meadows along the flood-prone Sandy Run Creek Conservation of the land ensures perpetual protection of more than 1,000 feet of riparian buffer which helps slow and re-absorb floodwaters The property was preserved with the help of the Piszek family The adjacent property includes an 18th-century colonial home known as the Emlen House The new bridge has been designed to blend in with the Emlen House For more information of the PA Rapid Bridge Project, visit the project website at www.parapidbridges.com a mainstay at the Flourtown Farmer’s Market is hosting a soft opening this weekend at their new address The cafe-style eatery and produce/flower/gift shop will be offering Mother’s Day gifts and an abbreviated menu during the soft opening The grand opening has been scheduled for Saturday Gigi’s announced the new location in January Monroe Smith, 67, a pilot from Glenside, and Christopher Dougherty, 45, a photographer from Oreland, were in 6ABC’s Chopper 6 when it crashed in Washington Township Smith was a native of Philadelphia. He was an Army pilot, a dad, and had a “quiet cool” about him. He was also so proud of his son who was also a military pilot and even recently welcomed a new grandbaby.He spent his time volunteering to help young people interested in aviation. Just this summer, he participated in the Aviation Career Enhancement Program. “Everyone around the airport respected and loved him,” Victor Castro Dougherty leaves behind a wife and two daughters and so many friends an international club that helps local communities.The Chopper 6 photographer had a love for song and would share his talents on social media He was known to play guitar in the office from time to time while waiting for the next assignment “I don’t know if I ever knew a man who was so laid back I’d see him get fired up about them Phillies,” Walter Hackett who recruited Dougherty to The Oreland Lions Club He was also known to play open mic nights at The Royal in Glenside “He was a double threat — he played guitar played percussion and he could sing!” said Matthew Kresge A video of Dougherty playing music can be found below: Smith had been a part of the Action News team through U.S Helicopters for over 20 years and Dougherty for 18 years NTSB investigators arrived on the scene Thursday and will be there for three days before the helicopter is taken to a secure facility for a more in-depth evaluation.The information and records the NTSB will examine include flight track data the pilot’s license and flight experience and potential information from electronic devices and any available surveillance video – including doorbell cameras To learn more about how NTSB will investigate the crash: For the full story, you can click here SEPTA is closing 14 Regional Rail ticket windows because of a decreasing demand for in-person sales the Philadelphia Inquirer reported yesterday Riders are increasingly paying with Key cards and also have the option to buy Quick Trip tickets from conductors on board with cash Fifteen ticket agents will lose their jobs though they have been offered reassignment to other positions in the company “These sales offices are closing due to decreasing demand for in-person sales,” SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch said Each of the offices has been processing fewer than 20 transactions per week The last day for in-person ticket sales at these stations will be February 2 The Inquirer’s article also noted Melrose Park’s closure, which we previously reported on Regular riders at the Melrose Park station chimed in on social media after their ticket agent cheerful presence in their daily routine who helped passengers with problems such as a balky Key Card Welcome Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog Out1 killed in Oreland 20141 person was killed in a crash in Oreland (WPVI) -- One person was killed in an accident in Oreland Monday on Pennsylvania Avenue at Twining Road Police say two vehicles collided at the intersection One person was pronounced dead at the scene There is no word on any other injuries at this time News | Feb 16 Cost: Admission is free; artwork available for purchase More information: Call 970-476-9350, or visit http://www.claggettrey.com. VAIL — Oreland and Bo Joe are father and son artists who reach to their native heritage of Southern Ute and Navajo for inspiration in a contemporary way Oreland Joe is primarily known as a sculptor in stone and clay but is also a painter and jeweler Bo Joe is a master jeweler who creates using traditional techniques of the Navajo heritage — sculpting designs in tufa stone and using the mold to cast silver which become pieces of contemporary jewelry adorned with fine-quality stones “It is always wonderful to be drawn to the beauty in a piece of fine art or fine jewelry and it is wonderful when you are able to visit with the artist to hear the stories and inspiration behind a piece you are drawn to,” said Bill Rey have traveled far and wide and bring their broader perspective back to their studios near Shiprock Oreland Joe is a member of the Cowboy Artists of America where his unique take on the Native American culture has garnered him many honors He also exhibits at many museum shows throughout the country; including the Prix de West Show at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and The Masters of the American West Show at the Autry Museum of the American West in California He has also shown at the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa Bo Joe moved into the music world as a sound producer for the Smashing Pumpkins pushing the limits and using his expertise on the forefront of the modern music world were a passion for several years Living in Los Angeles and Chicago brought a broader perspective back to the quiet calm of his studio in New Mexico Bo and Oreland Joe travel to shows where they are both featured such as the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market in Phoenix and the Indian Market in Santa Fe This weekend, Oreland and Bo will be featured at Claggett/Rey Gallery at the Village Inn Plaza in Vail Village. Both artists will be setting up at the gallery this afternoon, and there will be an opening on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. All are welcome to mix and mingle with the artists, with Silver Oak Cellars and Twomey wines from the Napa Valley. Visit http://www.claggettrey.com for more information Kentucky Derby Parties The 151st Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday at 4:57 p.m and here are a few places you can go for watch parties: Lookout Bar at Westin Riverfront in Avon Celebrate the Kentucky.. Easter events in the Vail Valley Church services An Easter tradition that’s been going on for over 30 years is the Vail Mountain Easter Sunrise Service bright and early on Sunday morning Après Madness Championship Party at Avanti F&B The NCAA College Basketball Tournament may have crowned a champion on Monday but Friday is when you can congratulate this year’s winner of Vail’s own form of competition:.. Après at The Amp For its third year in a row Ford Amphitheater has proven that it’s not just a summer venue the Swedish pop band that took the world by storm in the 1970s and early 1980s with its hits “Waterloo,” “Take a Chance on Me” and “Dancing Queen,” will virtually.. Hosted By Martin Saints Classical High School One in a continuing series spotlighting real estate markets in the region's communities courtesy of Long & Foster agent Cheryl Miller: "The quintessential starter-home community." three-bedroom/two-bath houses of every style that draw younger an agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach in Chestnut Hill buyers can get more for their money," McDevitt says "but they like the community feel Oreland has and its proximity to Chestnut Hill." Though Pennsylvania Avenue is the dividing line between the two municipalities McDevitt and Miller pretty much agree that the bulk of this Montgomery County enclave lies in Springfield and that most of Oreland's children attend its highly rated schools Nasrat Ghattas and his family have lived in Oreland for 18 years "It is a wonderful place to raise a family and has great public and private schools," Ghattas says Springfield is a township with neighborhoods and Erdenheim and Flourtown are desirable places to live especially for people moving from the city Then there is "little Oreland," says Miller who often uses "sweet" to describe an area that "was selling consistently in the down real estate market because of its price point." There are trackable price differentials within Springfield except for Wyndmoor and its rambling turn-of-the-20th-century homes similar to the ones across Stenton Avenue in Chestnut Hill "Buyers who come to Erdenheim can find a small brick single for $325,000 to $350,000 but the same house in Oreland goes for $290,000 to $300,000," McDevitt says Oreland also is closer to Route 309 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike and its station on SEPTA's Doylestown-Lansdale line has parking for 100 cars based on what agents and residents suggest that houses in Upper Dublin are larger and pricier than those in Springfield and that the latter benefits from a lower tax rate You can pay $600,000 for a house in the Upper Dublin part of Oreland but $250,000 three blocks away on the Springfield side Houses on the Springfield side go for $170,000 to $470,000 "although these high and low prices are not typical," McDevitt says There are more older developments here (50 years or more) with the median $327,000 and the average $345,000 often with different styles on the same street Homes on both sides of Oreland are overwhelmingly single-family and attract first-time buyers looking for affordability "If they buy a three-bedroom with one bath they have no qualms about adding a second bathroom." she says: "I sold a rancher to a client six years ago for $200,000 so they ended up moving over to Whitpain Township and spent $400,000 and has lots of greenery," says Claire Gawinowicz "There is a quaint but very small shopping area in the middle of Oreland a pizza shop with a good craft beer selection Another plus: convenience to "regional rail with a stop in Oreland and a stop in North Hills up the road," Gawinowicz adds "Oreland itself is very suburban (read: boring) not many sidewalks and not very walkable unless you live close to the shopping area or station." Kathy Sheeder-Bonanno moved with her family to Oreland from Philadelphia 12 years ago "We enjoy the fact that our cars and our house have never been broken into We can take walks whenever we want to - even at night." safe place to live and raise children," says Sheeder-Bonanno adding that "we also found some neighbors who we love who have literally improved the quality of our lives." which appears in Oreland at Christmas and says a lot about the people and the community The two dozen houses in the 100 block of Garth Road are decorated with 13-foot-tall candy canes "Whenever we get in the car at Christmastime my kids ask if it means a trip to Candy Cane Lane," Miller says City-Data.com; Zillow.com; Kathleen McDevitt Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach and Wyndmoor Fire Department crews were dispatched at 6:30am on Thursday February 22 for a reported house fire in the 800 block of Church Road firefighters forced entry into the house and were able to quickly extinguish the fire located in the bedroom There were no injuries to the homeowner or first responders Officials said Flourtown’s Ladder 6 was dispatched as the first due ladder and arrived on location and assumed the role of first due engine “Ladder 6’s crew stretched an 1-3/4” hoseline forced entry and extinguished the bedroom fire The fire was placed under control within 20 minutes,” the company said in a social media post The Community Ambulance Association of Ambler, the Springfield Township Police Department, and Weldon Fire Company assisted.For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz” newsletter here View upcoming auction estimates and receive personalized email alerts for the artists you follow Calluna Plants and Gifts, a new plant nursery and gift shop, will host their grand opening on Saturday, May 13 from 10:00am to 6:00pm at 2012 Paper Mill Road in Oreland.The day will feature food from Nice Rack BBQ, kombucha courtesy of Inspired Brews and DIY Terrarium Workshops throughout the event and will be “soft launching” until the grand opening celebration “Everything in the store is nature-themed and plant-based,” store manager Jeannine Kienzle said “Inside the shop is all tropical house plants and we also have a gift shop which carries a lot of crafts and goods from local vendors We want to support local artists in the area.” even Calluna’s non-local items are handmade by artists the store is considering hosting workshops in its office space and outside areas.“We’re focusing on selling annuals Annual selection will be outside in the plant nursery,” Jeannine said The store’s name has a backstory: calluna vulgaris is the botanical word for Heather, which happens to be the first name of Calluna’s owner, Heather Suzanne Bishop. Heather is current in the fourth season of her garden design business, HSB Garden Designs “We were outgrowing our space,” Jeannine said For more on Calluna Plants and Gifts, you can visit their Facebook page and their Instagram page @callunaplantsandgifts