2025 at 1:04 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Horsham Township Council will hold a public hearing on June 11 regarding the development of the former Willow Grove Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base PA — Horsham Township is planning a public hearing next month to amend an ordinance on the final preferred land use plan for the former Willow Grove Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Horsham Township Council unanimously approved in a 5-0 vote to amend an ordinance after Township Manager Bill Walker said the township and the Navy have agreed to a phased-in approval process The township sees the 862-acre base off Route 611 as a mixed-use development that would include a town center A public hearing on the proposed ordinance will be held at 7:45 p.m Approval may allow the township to develop some land that does not need extensive cleanup The amendment also allows the township to be ready once the Navy signs off on the arrangement with ownership transfer discussions to Horsham Township going back more than a decade regarding the base The NAS-JRB Willow Grove property represents 8 percent of the 17-square-mile township The redevelopment plan is being overseen by the Horsham Land Redevelopment Authority Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Please Support Continuous Local Covid-19 Coverage on Glenside Local has been named a 2025 Primary Election Voter Service location for the upcoming election on May 20 According to the county’s announcement the location will be open on Saturdays and Sundays starting Saturday Mail-in ballots must be received by 8:00pm on Tuesday, May 20. Residents can apply for a mail-in ballot online 2025 Primary Election Secure Ballot Drop Box Locations and Hours of Operation:  Secure drop-off boxes are available 24 hours a day at the following greater Glenside locations: More information can be found here For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz” newsletter here and basketball court will be closed for renovations for approximately six months Improvements will also include stormwater management upgrades and enhanced ADA accessibility paths leading into the park from Willow Grove Road Thank you for your patience as we work to improve the park Two playgrounds are being renovated at Olney Family Neighborhood Park The playground located near Treadway Road (playground #3) was recently constructed while the main playground on Willow Grove Road (playground #1) is in final design with construction scheduled to begin in 2025 In addition to the playground renovation at Willow Grove Road other minor improvements in the area will include: Olney Family Neighborhood Park is a long and narrow park that runs through several neighborhoods and has multiple playground areas The park’s playgrounds were last renovated in 1988 one of the smaller areas with just swings was removed due to the location and no easy route for maintenance Another playground that had outlived its play value and was not being used was removed in 2018 Since both current playgrounds were installed prior to the final rules for the Americans with Disabilities Act going into effect The renovations would not only provide the necessary accessibility for the playgrounds to comply with the law but they would also provide more amenities for people of all physical abilities and staff in the Park Development Division met with State Senator Craig Zucker and representatives from the Olney Mill Homeowners Association in December 2019 Three concepts were presented along with the possible scheduling of each concept The Board and Senator Zucker agreed on two of the options for the locations on Treadway Road and Willow Grove Road The state bond bill for the playground on Treadway Road (playground #3) was approved in March 2020 with its construction completed in fall 2022.  Another state bond bill was approved in 2022 for the playground at Willow Grove Road (playground #1) Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2025.  Due to new Forest Conservation regulations the playground at Willow Grove Road will be relocated to be further away from the existing stream the playground was going to be located on top of and slightly west of the existing playground footprint the playground will be located similarly but extended further west and reshaped to be more linear to reduce impacts to the stream buffer The play equipment will remain the same as in the original concept drawings Please see the revised concept design drawings Please contact the project manager for updates 2425 Reedie Drive, 12th Floor Wheaton, MD 20902Call Montgomery Parks Customer Service: (301) 495-2595 Go behind the headlines: From the economy and healthcare to politics and the environment - and so much more - On Point talks with newsmakers and real people about the issues that matter most unaccompanied teenagers will not be allowed in the Willow Grove Park Mall after certain hours without a parent or guardian Word on the change in policy comes one day after conflicting reports of hundreds of young people gathering in Center City 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. Neighbors say they first noticed the flag along Meng Road about two weeks ago and contacted Lower Frederick Township to see if anything could be done Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija wrote to Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffet asking for expanded severance packages for SPS employees Initial reports are that one unit was involved causing smoke to fill the building and forcing everyone to evacuate 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. 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The behavior displayed in this incident is unacceptable and does not reflect the values of respect and dignity that define our community.No person should ever be subjected to intimidation The woman targeted in this incident was treated unfairly and unjustly and we recognize the pain and harm that such acts of racism inflict—not only on individuals but on our entire community.Abington Township stands firmly against racism in all forms We are committed to ensuring that every resident and we will continue working together to foster an environment where all people are treated with fairness and dignity.We encourage anyone who experiences or witnesses discrimination to report it to the Abington Township Human Relations Commission so that we can take appropriate action and continue to strengthen our commitment to justice and equity For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz” newsletter here A longtime shopper of the Willow Grove Park Mall was featured by WHYY in an article titled “The American mall was once a marvel. In Philly’s suburbs, King of Prussia and Cherry Hill picture a new renaissance“ Carl Woodin of Maple Glen shared memories of shopping with his wife and children and making pit stops at the WHYY Store of Knowledge and the food court whether it was the cinnamon buns or the soft pretzels or the pizza or the coffee It was a warm hub to your senses,” Woodin said “I don’t see myself going to Willow Grove Mall at any time in the near future unless it drastically changes,” Woodin said I’ve been to the Cheesecake Factory — but like I never even walked in or out of the mall.” told WHYY that “Willow Grove actually has a special place in my heart My parents met on the site of the former amusement park that was subsequently turned into the Willow Grove Park Mall.” Ventresca declined to comment on Willow Grove’s fiscal health and called it a “good property.” The article notes that Willow Grove’s iconic fountain all of the new experiences malls are banking on to lure in new customers The mall’s Black Friday hours are 7:00am – 9:00pm. Special deals can be found here Additional changes to their usual hours for the holiday season can be found here The mall will be closed on Thanksgiving Day a multinational fast-fashion retailer with a location inside the Willow Grove Park Mall F21 OpCo, which runs Forever 21 stores, has filed for bankruptcy protection for a second time and plans to close down its U.S “While we have evaluated all options to best position the company for the future we have been unable to find a sustainable path forward given competition from foreign fast fashion companies which have been able to take advantage of the de minimis exemption to undercut our brand on pricing and margin,” Chief Financial Officer Brad Sell said in a statement the Company will implement an orderly wind down of its U.S business while continuing to conduct a marketing process to solicit interest in a going concern transaction or a sale of some or all of its assets,” the company said in a news release but the company will begin liquidation sales “There is no set date that we’re closing we’re just waiting to get bought out,” a store associate told Glenside Local A store closing sale was posted on the mall’s website earlier this month but has since been taken down A source told People Magazine that the company is “shifting toward a digital-first model” as it prepares to close as many as 200 stores Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices have been filed in California and Pennsylvania indicating mass layoffs Federal Donuts and Chicken will open in the Willow Grove Pointe shopping center on Friday According to their Instagram post the first 100 guests on Friday will receive a free t-shirt and FedNuts Minis will be given away with each purchase all weekend In April, Federal Donuts & Chicken announced that Chris Magarity and Michael Heller are the franchisees who will oversee the Philadelphia suburban expansion plans plans are also underway to open in Conshohocken Federal Donuts & Chicken was founded in 2011 by James Beard Award-winning restaurateurs Chef Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook and quickly became known for its fried chicken and donuts Since then it has expanded its menu to include fried chicken sandwiches Coming soon to the menu is a three-piece chicken dinner “We are grateful that Federal Donuts & Chicken has resonated with Philadelphians for over a decade It’s their support that has allowed us to continue to grow within the region and beyond,” Solomonov and Cook said “We are excited to move into the next chapter partnering with some of the industry’s most successful restaurateurs.” The Willow Grove location’s hours are 7:00am to 8:00pm daily Their website lists a January 3 opening date The manager of the recently opened Radnor location told Glenside Local that Friday is indeed the grand opening The space at 4021 Welsh Road (Upper Moreland Township) was most recently occupied by Jamba Juice 2025 at 11:04 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Forever 21 is closing all U.S PA — Discount clothing retailer Forever 21 is shutting down its U.S The chain has locations at the King of Prussia Mall and Philadelphia Premium Outlets in Limerick but the company will begin liquidation sales with the intention to close all locations if there is no potential buyer business while continuing to conduct a marketing process to solicit interest in a going concern transaction or a sale of some or all of its assets," the company said in a news release The company filed for bankruptcy in 2019 before this latest news but the problems remained consistent: rising costs economic challenges and hearty competition from others in the fast-fashion side of the industry "Forever 21 was the brand that the former generation used," said Roger Beahm, a marketing professor and director of the Retail Learning Labs at Wake Forest University, told the Los Angeles Times Forever 21’s locations outside of the United States are operated by other licensees and are not included in the Chapter 11 filings The chain has 16 total locations across Pennsylvania including the four Montgomery County locations With reporting from Patch correspondent Deb Belt Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The homeowner suffered gunshot wounds and survived the attack. Her adult son was fatally shot during the invasion, officials said in December Prosecutors will not seek a death sentence if Roberts or Fulforth are convicted of first-degree murder Jeremy Fuentes who allegedly provided information to Roberts and Fulforth in connection with the robbery waived his formal arraignment hearing and his defense lawyer entered not guilty pleas on Fuentes’ behalf conspiracy to commit robbery and conspiracy to commit burglary A judge set July 21 as the trial date for all three men who will remain in the county jail without bail while awaiting trial The trio were coworkers at Junkluggers in the Willow Grove section of Upper Moreland Township. Authorities uncovered their gun trafficking organization during the Lower Merion homicide investigation located at 500 Manor House Lane in Willow Grove According to the listing Manor House Apartments is a beautiful property set on two acres in a quiet neighborhood of Willow Grove This exceptional property features a total of 21 units In the 1950s the original estate was transformed into nine vintage apartments an additional 12 units were constructed around the historic estate which includes 10 spacious two-bedroom units averaging 1,295 square feet The property also offers 12 contiguous garages.The unit mix is impressive affluent area presenting an opportunity for a new owner to modernize kitchens and bathrooms and increase rents by over 15%.Manor House Apartments benefits from a prime location in one of the most accessible suburban markets of Philadelphia – Horsham/Willow Grove It is just minutes from the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) granting tenants easy access to business hubs providing a direct route to Center City Philadelphia via Broad Street Tenants also enjoy a quick 5-minute drive to both the Willow Grove and Crestmont train stations on the SEPTA Warminster Regional Rail Line.With high barriers to entry and fewer than ten transactions in the past five years in this region Manor House Apartments offers investors a rare chance to establish themselves in one of Philadelphia’s most desirable suburban markets along with a genuine value-add opportunity The Papa John’s property at 1843 Easton Road in Willow Grove is on the market for $595,000 According to the listing the 1,379 sf retail building is leased to Papa John’s for the next 4.5 years Passive Income — Absolute Net Leased Papa John’s with Zero Responsibilities Located at the Heavily Trafficked Signalized Intersection of Easton Road with More Than 14,900 Vehicles Passing DailyLease Term — Papa John’s has 4.5 Years Remaining on the Base Term of the Lease with 2% Annual Rent Increases as a Hedge Against InflationFuture Upside — Tenant has No Options Remaining Providing Future Upside by Renegotiating the Lease or Repositioning the SiteShopping Center — Strategically Located Across from Willow Grove Park a 1.2 Million Square Foot Shopping Center with Over 120 Stores Including Macy’s and Many MorePhiladelphia MSA — Subject Property is Strategically Located In the Philadelphia MSA – the 8th Most Populous Area in the U.S with More Than 6.2 Million ResidentsStrong Guarantee — Lease Guaranteed by a Premiere Papa John’s Operator with Over 70 Units Throughout the Area and Plans to Reach 250 Units Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R Lower Merion Superintendent of Police Andrew Block and Upper Moreland Police Chief J Scott Bendig announced today the arrest of Kelvin Roberts in connection with a home invasion and homicide in Lower Merion on Sunday Roberts is charged with First-Degree Murder Burglary and related charges for his involvement in the incident His accomplice, Charles Fulforth, 41, of Jenkintown, was arrested on Thursday, December 12 he was carrying two large bags at the time of his arrest various tools and gun parts and .25 auto and 9 mm ammunition,” the DA said “A search of his apartment found a loaded 9 mm ghost gun a key and key fob for the stolen Jeep Cherokee a black balaclava mask and a 3D printer and other necessary parts used to make a ghost gun and ammunition A firearms and ballistics expert matched the recovered ghost gun to projectiles recovered from Andrew Gaudio’s body at the autopsy.” A search of Fulforth’s work phone found that he had looked up “9 Meredith Road detectives searched business records of Junkluggers which uncovered an estimate for a junk removal job done at an address similar to 9 Meredith Drive in Bucks County Phone records between Roberts and Fulforth show them discussing a house “with a whole lot of guns During a conversation with the owners of the Bucks County residence they confirmed meeting with Junklugger employees and indicated they owned a large safe in their basement with numerous firearm boxes Roberts was arrested by Upper Moreland Police Department at Junkluggers when he showed up there this morning he was in possession of a 9mm semi-automatic handgun An investigation began when Lower Merion police responded to 9 Meredith Road in Lower Merion Township at approximately 2:20am for a report of a home invasion shooting conscious and suffering from several gunshot wounds Bernadette was transported to a nearby hospital where she underwent emergency surgery and was able to provide a statement to detectives she was asleep when a black male entered her bedroom and simply shot her Her son was then fatally shot when he attempted to help his mother Bernadette believes at least two people were inside the home one taking a jewelry box and other items from the residence Dashcam footage from a Lower Merion police patrol vehicle captured one of the responding officers pulling in front of a white Hyundai Azera leaving the scene of the homicide Detectives matched the vehicle to a resident on Sansom Street in Philadelphia Dash camera footage also showed a green Jeep Cherokee leaving the scene which was later determined to be owned by the victim Detectives found the Jeep Cherokee on Sansom Street A resident at the Sansom residence identified the driver of the white vehicle as Kelvin Roberts Roberts was charged with Second-Degree Murder A reward of $5000 for information leading to his capture was announced that day detectives met with a source who stated that Roberts was criminally involved with his boss Detectives went to Junkluggers where they met with Charles Fulforth who stated that he was Roberts’ immediate boss and provided his cell number Detectives reviewed surveillance from Sansom Street which showed a man fitting Fulforth’s description exiting the Jeep Cherokee and enter the Sansom residence with Roberts Search warrants were obtained for Roberts’ and Fulforth’s cell phones which showed both of them at Samsom Street around 12:00am on Sunday Around 12:40am their phones moved towards Lower Merion the area of the home invasion and homicide where they stayed until 2:45am when both phones started traveling back to Sansom Street The DA said these cell phone records are consistent with the surveillance recovered from Sansom Street Both phones were contacting each other in the minutes following the home invasion and homicide Fulforth’s phone was only in contact with Roberts during this time A Second-Degree Murder arrest warrant was obtained for Fulforth on December 11 He was located in Jenkintown and was apprehended without incident Fulforth is charged with Second-Degree Murder Each suspect was ordered to stand trial after a preliminary hearing this week on charges of corrupt organizations illegal sale or transfer of firearms and dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities County detectives said they seized multiple firearms machine gun conversion devices and tools used to manufacture guns during searches of Fulforth’s Abington residence and a garage in Oreland who will remain in the county jail without bail In January, a total of eight people were charged in connection with the gun trafficking operation 2024 at 4:08 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Willow Grove Park Mall will institute a Parental Supervision Policy starting Tuesday PA —The Willow Grove Park Mall is implementing a new policy aimed to crack down on unruly teens causing trouble for shoppers Willow Grove Park's Parental Supervision Policy will be in effect starting Tuesday The goal is to provide a secure and family-friendly shopping environment Willow Grove Park shoppers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian 21 years or older on Monday through Saturday starting at 5 p.m or at any other time the policy is in effect The policy is in effect for the entire mall and any corridor leading to the mall except stores with exterior entrances Unescorted juveniles will be asked to leave the mall and property Dates and times for the Parental Supervision Policy are subject to change by Mall Management Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2025 at 12:47 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Preit owner of Plymouth Meeting Mall and Willow Grove Park in Montgomery County and numerous other large retail properties has sold one of their key investments in the Philadelphia area The mall realtor has agreed to a $34 million deal to offload Exton Square Mall in Chester County a long struggling property whose future has been murky for years which has gone through bankruptcy twice in the past four years said the sale will allow them to invest more attention into their existing properties says they've long-envisioned transforming Exton Mall into a town center of sorts “We have laid the groundwork for a dynamic redevelopment this site is now positioned to fulfill its full potential as a modern Abrams says they will "carefully curate" a mix of new residential a project which they hope will create new jobs in the area while providing a significant tax return to West Whiteland Township it’s the realization of a true town center designed to enhance quality of life while delivering economic and social benefits to the community," Peter Abrams "Our approach will ensure aseamless blend of living making Exton a model for forward-thinking town center transformations." Much of the aging infrastructure at Exton will be demolished and replaced while other structures will be rehabilitated and repurposed The sale comes in a changing time for malls and the retail shopping experience as COVID closures signaled what some saw as the death knell for many brick and mortar stores Preit itself has suffered through two bouts of bankruptcy in the last four years the sale of Exton and the vision for a notably different town center experience is indicative of the changing ways residents are experiencing — and often blending — shopping An exact timeline for the Exton transformation is not yet clear Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. a tragic explosion took the lives of many mine workers at the Willow Grove Mine in Belmont County the community gathered for the 5th Annual Anniversary Memorial Service to honor their memory The ceremony began with the flag being lowered to half-staff followed by a keynote address from the International President of the United Mine Workers of America She was just nine years old when her father was killed in the explosion "I can remember seeing a lot of cars going past our house there was no formal tribute at the actual site of the incident until Mel Woods and a small group of individuals stepped up to take action but very little was being done to honor the fallen miners," Woods explained That effort eventually turned into a nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining and expanding the memorial Woods also reflected on the important role coal miners have played throughout history and all of the conflicts that we've had We've had coal miners serve in those conflicts," Woods said a young Eagle Scout named Jimmy Albert took it upon himself to have a memorial monument made listing all 72 names of those who passed away in the explosion the monument has now been moved to the mine site as its final resting place I had other members of different families come up and say that was their dad’s gravestone That was their dad or granddad’s gravestone because there was no gravestone In addition to honoring those who lost their lives many in attendance voiced concerns about the future of coal mining safety laws emphasized the ongoing dangers faced by coal miners and the need for strong safety measures You spend a lot of time away from your family and we need to really focus on keeping the laws and safety standards where they are today," Knight said The impact of the memorial service stretches far beyond Belmont County At-Large International Vice President for United Mine Workers of America noted the impact of the memorial service reaches far beyond Belmont County "There are license plates from Kentucky It has truly touched the family members all over It is heartwarming to see how it’s touched people," Altman said Officials explained they plan to continue the event annually the Philadelphia Eagles are back in the Super Bowl and fans have been flocking to stores to get their hands on official NFC Conference champions and Super Bowl-related merchandise The special items went on sale online and in select stores almost immediately after Sunday’s 55-23 NFC title win over the Washington Commanders Jerseys, sweatshirts, T-shirts and caps, along with other branded gear have been coming off the shelves at the Eagles' four pro shop locations, local sporting goods stores and several online outlets The Willow Grove Park Mall’s Black Friday hours are 7:00am – 9:00pm. Special deals can be found here The mall’s hours for the weekend are: Additional changes to their usual hours for the holiday season can be found here The property on which W Tavern 19090 sits went up for sale on November 8 expect to stay in business for a little while longer The game plan would be to knock it all down and put a building in here,” Bill said but I’m getting old and my kids don’t want to do it.” The McKeevers converted the family-operated Willow Inn, which had been going strong since 1949, to “elevated bar food with a class of Italian touch”, their website says the 1.5-acre property includes two homes which have been converted to apartments and a small retail building with two stores “I think I’ll be here a few years before someone comes in with the right number,” Bill said The restauranteurs sold off the Keswick Tavern, a longtime fixture in downtown Glenside, in May. The space underwent months of renovations before officially opening to the public last week “We were there for 26 years and did the best we could Now you got restaurants with multiple owners They’re nice people,” Bill said For more on the W Tavern 19090, you can visit their Facebook page Macy’s is soon closing 66 “underproductive” locations as part of its Bold New Chapter strategy Macy’s CEO Tony Spring said in a statement The strategy includes a shift to chasing wealthier shoppers with its higher-end brands including Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury. Macy’s published an FAQ in an attempt to answer questions about the closures “We regularly evaluate our stores to make sure we’re bringing you the best shopping experience possible,” the company wrote on its consumer FAQ page that means closing a certain location so we can focus our efforts on improving others.” Macy’s says it will shut down roughly 30% of all locations the 166-year-old chain aims to upgrade its remaining 350 stores with plans to add more salespeople to fitting areas and shoe departments while adding more visual displays like mannequins The strategy comes after Macy’s surveyed 60,000 customers about what they liked and disliked about the shopping experience What they found was that customers wanted less cluttered stores and more service Pennsylvania locations getting the axe exist in Exton a Taiwanese bubble tea shop at 101 E Moreland Road in the Moreland Plaza of Willow Grove According to their Facebook page the grand opening will span from Thursday to Sunday and include the following: The shop held a soft opening in January. For Glenside Local’s previous coverage, which includes their menu, you can click here Port of Longview Director of Facilities and Engineering William Burton fills commissioners in on construction progress and rules drafted for a new fenced dog park at Willow Grove Park The new 2.1 acre space is expected to open by the end of April By the end of next month, Willow Grove Park will be home to a new fenced space where dogs can run unleashed in Cowlitz County Construction crews are presently installing fencing and trails for a new dog park at Willow Grove totaling 2.1 acres of space for dogs of all sizes the Port of Longview’s director of external affairs said in an email that the plans call for a 1.8-acre main dog park the new dog park will feature 5-foot chain link fencing double-gate entrances and a quarter-mile walking path Port of Longview commissioners approved a budget of $100,000 for the park the Port of Longview’s director of facilities and engineering told commissioners at the March 12 meeting that construction began earlier this month on the fencing and “a little trailway.” “We’ll put a fenced area that will basically isolate the dogs that can run freely without leash versus those that should be on a leash throughout the park,” Burton said at the meeting Port of Longview workers measure the area where a dog park will be installed on Wednesday The dog park should be open by the end of April The brief update was part of a process having commissioners review a list of draft dog park rules to be put in place by the time it opens Commissioners will vote in the final rules in an upcoming meeting scheduled for Wednesday but port officials told commissioners at the March 12 meeting that they worked to keep the rules within the dog park consistent with those related to dogs throughout the larger park already in place all dogs must wear a collar and ID tags at all times all puppies and dogs must be properly licensed New rules include requirements for owners to leash their dogs prior to entering and exiting the fenced area Nick Morgan is a news reporter for The Daily News covering business, real estate and the city of Longview. Reach him for story ideas at nmorgan@tdn.com Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter Email notifications are only sent once a day Port of Longview Director of Facilities and Engineering William Burton fills commissioners in on construction progress and rules drafted for a… Access the latest Lower Columbia news in The Daily News app that lets you select the topics that matter most to you Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device 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 The Montgomery County District Attorney and its detectives are investigating a police shooting Sunday that left an armed Upper Moreland man dead Two police officers responded to a domestic disturbance shortly before noon at the Commerce Square Apartments in the Willow Grove section of the township An 83-year-old female let the officers inside where they found an unidentified 68-year-old man armed with a handgun according to a press release from the district attorney's office The man ignored officer's commands to drop the firearm and he allegedly raised the weapon No additional information about the incident was released Sunday Last year the Montgomery County DA cleared an Upper Moreland officer involved in an October 2023 fatal shooting of an armed and suicidal 69-year-old woman Reporter Jo Ciavaglia can be reached at jciavaglia@gannett.com Cheltenham Township has received an application on behalf of Foxlane Homes LLC for the development of 43 townhomes at 1777 Willow Grove Avenue in the Glenside section of the township Cheltenham Township’s Director of Zoning and Planning the proposal will come before the planning commission on December 16 the Building and Zoning committee on January 6 and will appear on the Zoning Hearing Board agenda for January 13 The Fort Washington-based developer is proposing two off-street parking spaces per unit, a private open space area, and a private stormwater management facility, according to the township’s website The property is currently a 42-acre vacant lot and was previously approved by a court settlement “that allowed developer Hansen-Lloyd to pursue a 62+ age-restricted multifamily apartment complex with 216 apartment units in eight and 388 parking spaces,” the website says “That was approved as part of the settlement The initial plan was submitted by the previous owner,” Sekawungu told Glenside Local “They went back and forth with the township and ultimately none of the iterations proposed went anywhere They ended up going before the Supreme Court.” The proposal’s site plan and application can be found below: which owns the parcel of land at 2900 Moreland Road in Willow Grove has requested a Special Exemption from Abington Township for a veterinary clinic The Special Exemption appears in Abington’s September Zoning Hearing Board agenda Platz told Glenside Local today that the township has not received any updates since that meeting The 3,000 sf retail center is managed by Goodman Properties and has a CVS Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardWillow Grove Park Mall bans unsupervised teens after 5 p.m.The mall joins some Jersey Shore towns and Center City’s Fashion District in restricting teens Willow Grove Park Mall is the latest shopping center to impose restrictions on minors during certain hours “Willow Grove Park is committed to maintaining a secure and family-friendly environment for all of our guests,” said Romaine Crawford “This policy not only ensures that our guests can enjoy their shopping experience but also fosters a secure environment for mall employees and visitors.” responds to concerns from shoppers and local authorities about large gatherings of teens that occasionally disrupt a mall’s decorum “There wasn’t a single incident that led to the implementation of this policy but we’ve seen broader trends across malls and public spaces where large groups of unsupervised minors can sometimes cause disruptions,” Crawford said “This policy is a proactive measure aimed at ensuring a secure family-friendly environment for all our visitors.” Those who violate the rule and refuse to leave could be charged with trespassing, according to the new policy. Under the policy minors unaccompanied by an adult after curfew will be asked to leave by security or wait until a parent or guardian over 21 arrives Parents and legal guardians may be required to show identification Violators who refuse to comply could face trespassing charges Mall employees under 18 are exempt from the policy while working but must go directly to their place of employment upon entry and leave immediately after their shift “We understand that malls have historically been a popular gathering place for teens offering them a space to socialize and enjoy themselves,” Crawford said “We value our teen shoppers and want to continue providing a welcoming environment for them This policy aims to ensure that all guests — teens and adults — can have a positive experience.” Lower Merion Police Superintendent Andrew Block Upper Moreland Township Police Chief Scott Bendig and Abington Township Police Chief Patrick Molloy announced today the arrest of Jeremy Fuentes Conspiracy to Commit Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit Burglary in connection with a home invasion homicide in Wynnewood on December 8 An investigation found that information provided by Fuentes to Fulforth was the impetus behind Fulforth and Roberts entering the home to burglarize/rob it 2024 with Bucks County homeowners with a similar address as the Lower Merion home to provide them with an estimate for removal of items by Junkluggers none of which were part of the estimate to be removed by Junkluggers,” the report said Fuentes called Fulforth and shared with him the information regarding the multiple firearms and related items in the home He also told Fulforth that the homeowners were elderly.” Officials said Fuentes and Fulforth were interested in stealing the firearms for their gun trafficking organization that illegally sold factory-made firearms as well as privately made ghost guns machine gun conversion devices (aka switches) and silencers using multiple 3D-printers “This tragic murder and attempted murder was all about greed and putting guns in the hands of criminals,” said DA Steele the robbery/burglary would not have occurred and the Gaudios would still be living their normal lives Now Fuentes is on the hook for Andrew Gaudio’s murder and the attempted murder of Bernadette Gaudio.” Fuentes was arrested today without incident by the Philadelphia Police Homicide Task Force and the Philadelphia SWAT He is awaiting arraignment on charges of Second-Degree Murder Conspiracy to Commit Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit Burglary There is no bail available for Second-Degree Murder charges The YMCA National Gymnastics Championship & Invitational, held in Oaks in June, has been recognized as a 2024 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management Magazine The event was produced by the Willow Grove YMCA in cooperation with Valley Forge Sports The four-to-five-day tournament is an annual season culminating competition and drew roughly 1,900 gymnasts from 81 YMCAs making it the largest indoor event ever held in Montgomery County This was the largest indoor sporting event ever hosted in Montgomery County 81 YMCAs across the country were represented generating record participation and spectatorship and highlighting Valley Forge’s national appeal as a sports destination Special Olympians were also included in the event for the first time ever in the Y’s history Utilizing the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center and Villanova University provided two unique venues to enjoy This event was a win both on and off the mat “The 2024 YMCA National Gymnastics Championships & Invitational is not just an event; it’s a culmination of hard work This championship highlighted the incredible talents of young gymnasts from across the nation,” Mubarak “Mo” Simmons “Hosting this significant event in Montgomery County and working alongside Valley Forge Sports has been a remarkable experience Their support has been instrumental in bringing this event to life and we were thrilled to showcase the athletic excellence and supportive community that defines the YMCA in such a dynamic setting.” we were able to bring impact to different parts of the county and create broad economic impact,” Dailey said “The Willow Grove Y came to us with this opportunity and we were thrilled to jump on board and help make it the best event it could be.” For more on the Willow Grove YMCA, located at 3300 Davisville Road in Hatboro, you can visit their website a music-centric shop at 109 N York Road in Willow Grove is looking to install a new mural on its exterior wall Owner Keith Szczesniak hatched the idea earlier this year after relocating to the building in August He pitched it to the property’s landlord and to Abington Township The concept behind the mural’s imagery would be a tribute to Willow Grove Park circa 1920 “The history of Willow Grove has a lot of music to it so we’re taking imagery from that period of time We’re hoping it’ll draw a lot of attention to the area,” he said “I’m just facilitating the project I don’t get anything from it other than the side of my store will look a lot nicer The whole building went through a dumpy period It was built in the 1800s and deserves some respect I think it’s one of the oldest buildings in the township as far as retail goes.” The next step was finding a seasoned artist in Greg Lytle who operates Hand Over Fist Signs in Glenside His work can be found on the signage which fronts Human Robot Jenkintown as well as in Ambler and downtown Philadelphia “I played in bands with Greg in high school so I’ve known him for awhile,” Szczesniak said “We started our businesses around the same time We’re going to go with that rough theme but Greg’s going to clean it up.” A rough draft is pictured in the article’s feature image Some of the antiquated images to be used for the project include: Szczesniak’s ambitions are expensive so the project’s current phase is fundraising “We’re having a five-year anniversary for our shop on Saturday November 30 and we have a bunch of stuff scheduled for that day We’re hoping the GoFundMe helps the cause,” he said “When you pull up to the train station that’s what they’re going to see That’s their impression of Willow Grove made Pocket Percussion its first sign when it opened three doors down from its current location “His shop is huge now compared to when I made that sign The whole idea is to revamp what was already there,” Lytle said “We both like the history of Willow Grove so it’d be cool to have something nice that welcomes people to the town and revitalize some of that spirit.” Lytle will be at Pocket Percussions’ anniversary talking about the mural with whomever wants to hear the details “I think the building is historic in that it was once the entrance to the park so it’s an iconic spot,” he said “I remember when it was a billiard’s hall and it had a really cool mural.” Fundraising will support the artists and their materials but it’s going to need a lot of work I want colors so it’s nice and vibrant I used lettering from an old book I found about Willow Grove Park I want it to be a night scene with subtle colors in the trees Things might change a little bit and I may add some things but that’s the rough idea,” Lytle said To learn more about the project or to donate, you can visit the GoFundMe page This work, Navy Demonstrates PFAS Removal System, by David Bennett, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright 2025 at 4:51 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A new Federal Donuts is coming to Montgomery County PA — A new Federal Donuts and Chicken will open up shop in Willow Grove as one of Philadelphia's iconic staples expands into the suburbs A spokesperson for the store told Patch that this is one of three locations coming to the suburbs is also slated to open at some time in early 2025 The Willow Grove store will open up on 4021 Welsh Road on Friday "It has always been a dream to grow Federal Donuts & Chicken out of our amazing city and into the suburbs of Philadelphia,” partner Michael Solomonov said in a statement to Patch “We hope our new Willow Grove shop is a place where folks can bring their loved ones for a delicious slice of comfort at any time of day.” with several donut flavors including speciality cake old fashioned along with hashbrons and chicken sandwiches Founded in Philly in 2011 by James Beard Award-winning restaurateurs Chef Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook Federal Donuts quickly expanded to more than 10 locations between the city and the Las Vegas area Amazon Fresh Willow Grove is hosting a grand opening event on Thursday According to their announcement a ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 8:00am The day will also offer a chance to win $500 toward groceries and the first 100 customers in line can receive an Amazon.com gift card will open at 40 Park Avenue in Willow Grove on Friday According to their Facebook page they also hosted a “secret” soft opening on Thursday “The new location boasts a vibrant street art display inspired by local landmarks like the Willow Grove Park Fairgrounds and Airforce Base, giving the space a distinctive community feel,” Philly Bite said in an article published yesterday The restaurant will not have a drive-thru lane The franchises are known for their jumbo chicken sliders and tenders served at seven different spice levels For more on the chain, you can visit their website The much-anticipated Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers restaurant at 2632 W Moreland Road in Willow Grove will host their grand opening on Tuesday An assistant manager told Glenside Local that a pre-opening gathering will take place starting at 8:00am with a ribbon cutting ceremony The restaurant officially opens at 10:00am and will close at 12:00am Plans for the Willow Grove location were first announced in December 2023 The chain was founded in 1996 in Baton Rouge by Todd Graves and Craig Silvey and is named after Graves’ dog There are more than 700 locations across the country For more on Raising Cane’s Willow Grove, you can click here. Their menu is here After years of planning and another year of delays the Amazon Fresh at the Willow Grove Shopping Center is showing signs of progress Ads for a Grocery Associate now appear on Amazon’s job listings and store associates have reportedly been seen entering the building Plans for the Willow Grove location date back to at least April 2020 when Amazon and Federal Realty Investment Trust signed a lease agreement. In 2022, a liquor license was transferred from Oh Bryon’s Roast Beef in Huntingdon Valley In May 2023, the Willow Grove Shopping Center’s landlord filed a lawsuit alleging Amazon had breached its lease agreement Amazon filed a counterclaim alleging that the landlord hadn’t held up their end of the bargain In late September, Upper Moreland Township manager Patrick Stasio told Glenside Local that plans were still on as his office had “heard nothing to the contrary.” Amazon Fresh stores have traditionally staffed checkouts and customers can also use Amazon Dash Cart if they have an Amazon account with a linked credit or debit card On October 10, Amazon announced “that it has modified the fulfillment centers at 26 Amazon Fresh stores around the globe to include select products from Whole Foods Market and Amazon.com.” According to the story shoppers near those fulfillment centers can now place orders that include “a wide range of price tiers from those Amazon Fresh locations more affordable grocery items from Amazon Fresh On September 10, Amazon announced “new exclusive discounts for Prime members shopping in-store and online at Amazon Fresh; a new private-label brand that offers great value for all customers; and enhancements to the online experience that make it easier for customers to shop for groceries from Amazon Fresh.” a new Amazon Fresh opened in Oxford Valley Locations also exist in Warrington and Bensalem We will be in touch as we learn of a grand opening date CBS Philadelphia offered the following clip of shoppers at the Willow Grove Park Mall on Monday: 2,000 sf of retail space is available for lease at 1130 Easton Road in Willow Grove The property exists on the parking lot of a Best Buy. More details about the listing in the flyer below: