Please Support Continuous Local Covid-19 Coverage on Glenside Local Owners Brian Harrington and Jay Overcash (a Wyndmoor resident who also owns Enza Pizzeria across the street) are installing a bike rack in the front of the property “so people can get on their beach cruiser and stop by for lunch and a beer,” Harrington said “My four sons went to La Salle College High School My wife and I walk our dogs in the neighborhood We’re true locals,” Harrington said a graduate of Germantown Academy in Fort Washington which operates a number of restaurants in Philadelphia It’s more interesting than building big restaurants in other cities,” he said “We think we have a pretty good pulse on what’s desired in the neighborhood We want to be a place where people can find a reliable menu We’re trying to be conscious of price points so that parents can bring their kids after a game without breaking the bank.” The location is the former home of Fatty’s Bar & Grill, which permanently closed in July 2023. A construction foreman told Glenside Local in June that two to three apartments are being built above the bar. Their operational hours as of November 29 will be 4:00pm – 10:00pm Tuesday – Sunday Management is currently hiring multiple positions for the front and back of house. Click here to apply Their website also includes a link to book private events For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz” newsletter here Philadelphia police are investigating after a body was found inside of a pickup truck in the Chestnut Hill section.PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are investigating after a body was found inside of a pickup truck in the Chestnut Hill section Authorities say the body was discovered around midnight on the 7700 block of Crittenden Street The truck was parked near the Wyndmoor Train Station it is unclear what led up to that person's death or if foul play was involved A retail strip center with 10 condominiums at 909 E Willow Grove Avenue in Wyndmoor (Springfield Township) is on the market for $4,295,000 According to the listing a remarkable retail condominium strip center proudly offered by Bennett Williams This impressive offering comprises 9,050 square feet and is 100% occupied making it an exceptional passive investment opportunity approximately one half mile from the Philadelphia County line this retail center is positioned for success the offering is part of a mixed-use development encompassing 27,000 square feet the development consists of ten residential condominiums and managed by the condominium association this offering represents an unmatched net-lease investment opportunity within a resilient asset class and thriving location With 167,000 residents within a three-mile radius and an average household income of $95,000 the strong demographic profile of the area is evident Don’t miss out on this exceptional investment opportunity Contact the listing agent for more information For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz” newsletter here Officials said the crash occurred at approximately 5:00am at the intersection of Stenton and Evergreen Avenues in the Wyndmoor section of Springfield Township Springfield police arrived to find a white 2004 Infiniti and a red 2020 Hyundai resting on their sides and severely damaged The defendant was found outside of the Hyundai and suffering from extensive injuries to her face and eye An investigation by Springfield Police and the Montgomery County Detective Bureau found that the Hyundai had been reported stolen from nearby Chestnut Hill on July 27 Mowatt-Mays pleaded guilty to charges of homicide by vehicle aggravated assault by vehicle and receiving stolen property She also pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property in connection with a separate June 22 incident during which she was found operating a stolen vehicle at Old York and Old Welsh roads in Abington Township In January, she was denied her application for admittance to Montgomery County’s behavioral health court Authorities said she caused the crash while she was speeding Photo: Montgomery County District Attorney The Lower Moreland Police Department saw the promotional swearing in of Kevin Inman from Corporal to Sergeant and Anthony Peronace from Officer to Corporal during the Board of Commissioner’s meeting on the evening of Tuesday Wyndmoor Hose Company (Springfield Township) held its annual elections on the evening of Tuesday Their newly elected administrative and working force officers are listed below: was denied her application for admittance to Montgomery County’s behavioral health court after being accused of speeding and operating a stolen car and causing a crash that killed a 15-year-old and injured two others in the Wyndmoor section of Springfield Township in July 2024 She faces a January 24 pretrial conference and faces charges of homicide by vehicle unauthorized use of a vehicle and receiving stolen property The two-vehicle fatal crash took place July 29 at the intersection of Stenton and Evergreen avenues in Springfield Township and involved a 2020 Hyundai Elantra operated by Mowatt-Mays which had been reported stolen two days earlier by a Chestnut Hill woman A 15-year-old male in the car operated by Mowatt-Mays was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene A 14-year-old male was also ejected from the vehicle and was treated for severe injuries The driver of the Infiniti had to be extricated and was treated for serious injuries most offenders admitted to behavioral health court “are accused of non-violent offenses and receive treatment for behavioral health issues that may have contributed to their criminal behaviors Participants who successfully complete the program can have certain felony charges reduced to misdemeanors or misdemeanor charges dismissed Such determinations are made on a case-by-case assessment of a person’s prior record and the nature of the crime.” Mowatt-Mays remains in the county jail while awaiting trial Wyndmoor Hose Company and Glenside Fire Company were dispatched to southbound 309 for a vehicle fire during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl Engine 1-1 and Rescue 82 extinguished an engine compartment fire without issue is expected to open its doors in September Ownership told Glenside Local that construction-related items should be wrapped up soon at which time they will announce a grand opening date The location is the former home of Fatty’s Bar & Grill A construction foreman told us in June that two to three apartments are being built above the bar. From their website: and spirits to accompany an elevated bar food cuisine Check our socials or sign up for email alerts for more information Management is currently hiring multiple positions for the front and back of house. Click here to apply The site also includes a link to book private events The Glenside Fire Company announced that crews received assistance from Weldon Fire Company and Wyndmoor Hose at 9:15pm on Friday March 14 for a vehicle rescue at mile marker 0.3 on Route 309’s northbound lane Crews worked for approximately half an hour before extricating a victim from their vehicle “DeepDene”, a historic mansion in Wyndmoor which recently underwent a multiyear, multimillion-dollar renovation is on the market for $5.75 million, the Philadelphia Business Journal reported The four-acre property includes a 10,725 sf main home with a hidden speakeasy a 4,000 sf carriage house and a party barn It was built in the late 1800s for Franklin Gowen a controversial president of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Co The home remained in the Gowen family until it was acquired in 1977 by the Oblates of St the property was purchased for $1.5 million by Peak Realty Group According to the property’s listing nine-bathroom home exists at 8501 Flourtown Avenue Welcome to the uber-private world of DeepDene a Gilded Age country estate minutes from the center of Chestnut Hill DeepDene shares its unusual name with the notorious 104+carat brilliant yellow diamond generally believed to be the largest irradiated diamond in the world While it remains a mystery if the diamond was named for the estate or vice-versa This coveted property is more than just a luxury home  Surrounded by its own 3.7 acre manicured private park DeepDene is found at the end of an exclusive private road behind iron gates and a long winding driveway Recently completed extensive restorations to the entire estate including its fairytale-like carriage house are executed in a classic elegant palette integrating the best modern technology These include: New custom kitchen & pantry with top of the line Viking & SubZero appliances quartzite countertops and Calacatta marble backsplash including dual primary en-suites with heated marble floors one-piece Toto smart toilets and custom frameless glass showers New high-efficiency HVAC systems controlled by a Smart-home App New walk-in dressing room with marble island & custom built-ins New 2,000+ sf sandstone style entertainment terrace accessible from multiple rooms for easy indoor/outdoor entertaining The list goes on and on… DeepDene appeals to both sides of your soul massage/yoga room and a primary suite inspired by a famous hotel are just the beginning There’s a hidden “speakeasy” behind the library fireplace and a century-old wine vault & safe-room next to the elevator You would be forgiven for believing you walked into a Ralph Lauren ad when you see the 4000+ sq designed by the esteemed firm of Cope and Stewardson with its mahogany stables and all the amenities including its soaring “party barn,” rustic chandeliers and hay loft It’s a rare home that can be both impressive and welcoming all at the same time The bottom line is—this is a turn key solution A 9,050 sf retail condominium strip center at 909 E Willow Grove Avenue in Wyndmoor/Glenside is on the market for $4,395,000 According to the listing which are not included in this offering.Each unit is individually parceled this offering represents an unmatched net-lease investment opportunity within a resilient asset class and thriving location.With 167,000 residents within a three-mile radius and an average household income of $95,000 Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Springfield Township Police Chief Michael E. Pitkow announced today the arrest of Asiyah Mowatt-Mays for Homicide by Vehicle, Aggravated Assault by Vehicle, Receiving Stolen Property and other charges related to the July 29 crash that killed a 15-year-old and injured two others The driver and sole occupant of the Infiniti had to be extracted from his vehicle and was severely injured An investigation by Springfield Police and the Montgomery County Detective Bureau found that the Hyundai had been reported stolen from nearby Chestnut Hill on July 27 According to eyewitness accounts and data from both vehicles’ airbag control module Mowatt-Mays was driving the Hyundai at 47 mph northbound on East Evergreen Avenue and failed to stop for a steady red signal at Stenton Avenue Her vehicle was struck by the Infinity that was traveling at approximately 60 mph the Hyundai rotated 180 degrees striking the curb and rolling until the vehicle came to rest on its passenger side The Infinity continued in a northeast direction striking the curb and rolling to an uncontrolled rest onto the driver’s side No occupants in either vehicle were wearing seatbelts and evidence indicates that the deceased and injured teens were hanging out of the Hyundai’s windows at the time of the crash August 29 by Magisterial District Judge Adam T A bail review hearing will be held today before a Court of Common Pleas Judge A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 1:30pm on September 10 A dead body was discovered inside of a pickup truck near the Wyndmoor Train Station around midnight on Tuesday Officials said the truck was parked at the 7700 block of Crittenden Street 6ABC said that the details surrounding the person’s death are unclear at this time The location is the former home of Fatty’s Bar & Grill A construction foreman told Glenside Local that two to three apartments are also being built above the bar From their website (which announces a grand opening in May 2024): NBC10 reported that a crash at 5:15am today in the Wyndmoor section of Springfield Township has left one man dead and three injured the crash involved a stolen vehicle and an SUV—both of which were overturned—and took place along Stenton and Evergreen avenues The source told NBC that a stolen red Hyundai with a woman and two men inside crashed into a white SUV that had the green light A man inside the Hyundai was ejected and died from injuries The man driving the SUV was hospitalized but in stable condition “We’re sleeping and we just heard the crash,” Mike Dolen “It sounded like you heard a voice screaming.” Officials have not yet revealed the condition of the woman Stenton Avenue and Evergreen Avenue are or were closed at the scene of the crash James Marlin Jr., a Glenside resident, has launched a GoFundMe on behalf of The Veterans of Springfield Township to raise funds for the annual Memorial Day Parade and Community day event on Monday The public is invited to participate in the return of friends and families enjoying the community’s annual get-together We are proud to remember our Veteran’s bravery as well as service to the community in their name.PLEASE HELP CONTINUE THIS GRAND TRADITIONWe need your financial help now more than ever!Event Schedule9:30 Parade starts at the Post Headquarters on Elm Avenue and Willow Grove Ave.11:00 (following the Parade) Remembrance Ceremony at Veterans Park Memorial Area.11:45 to 3:00 Community Day activities in Veterans Park lower fields To donate, you can click here $5,568 has been raised at the time of this writing the parade features armed service veterans Springfield’s three volunteer fire companies The parade will begin on Willow Grove Avenue near Elm Avenue and end at Queen Street and Willow Grove Avenue (near the Wyndmoor Hose Fire Co.) a community day event with free attractions and food will be held at Veterans Park from 12:00pm to 3:00pm Crews from the Wyndmoor Hose and Glenside Fire Companies responded to and extinguished a car fire on the south bound lanes of Route 309 on the afternoon of Tuesday The Springfield Township Police Department has provided additional information regarding the fatal crash that took place this morning in Wyndmoor a 15-year-old passenger “appeared to be deceased” when officers arrived on scene Two passengers trapped in the same vehicle were extricated by crews from the Wyndmoor Hose Company #1 and EMS personnel from the Community Ambulance Association of Ambler and Second Alarmer’s Association & Rescue Squad They were transported to Jefferson Einstein Medical Center A passenger in the second vehicle was taken to Jefferson Abington Hospital Springfield police were assisted by members of the Cheltenham and the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office Springfield police are continuing their investigation NBC10’s video coverage can be found below: a 2014 graduate of La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor and team captain of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts returned to his alma mater this week to host his fourth annual Business Academy for local students The Business Academy is an extension of Shelice’s Angels a nonprofit organization that Franklin founded in 2019 as well as here in the Philadelphia area,” La Salle College High School said in a Facebook post Franklin made headlines in December after receiving a nomination for the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Award There was a recent "Elvis" sighting at The Wyndmoor of Marion much to the delight of one of the residents who has long admired the music of Elvis Presley Ella McKee was entertained recently by an Elvis impersonator along with her family and friends were treated to Presley's favorite treats peanut butter and banana sandwiches and ice-cold soda McKee has been receiving care through Gentiva Hospice since October 2021 Julia Smith a STNA with Gentiva has been paired with McKee for most of the time she's has received hospice care and was instrumental in making the meet with "Elvis" happen "I've been wanting to make this happen the last couple of years and today we made it happen," Smith said in a news release The Wyndmoor of Marion is located at 308 Barks Road E. Gentiva Hospice is located at 1199 Delaware Ave was featured by Abington Senior High School graduate Katie Katro for 6ABC’s Mother’s Day coverage and his daughter stopped by Shane Confectionary in Old City to pick out some candy for their mother they know what she likes and they know what they like too,” he said this huge estate home just outside Chestnut Hill took a decade to build You can create memories to last a lifetime here 19038 | Photos: Michael Hirsch and Travis Mark via Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty The rain basins on the storm drains here at Guildford Manor in Wyndmoor are dated “AD 1589.”Of course you know that this is not the year this picture-postcard-perfect English Gothic manor house for sale was built But it comes pretty close to the year its parts were made in England.Entry hall This truly one-of-a-kind estate house is a veritable museum of Elizabethan English domestic architecture and design And it might not have happened were it not for a trip industrialist George W streetcar and railroad baron William Elkins from the second Earl of Essex’s Cassiobury Hall Just Listed: Renovated Modern Victorian in Wyndmoor the small town near Sutton Place in Surrey.Dining room he would not live to see the completion of his masterwork in 1925 ownership passed through two more families with ties to Elkins before landing in the hands of the University of Pennsylvania.Library The wood paneling here comes from cedars of Lebanon and the ceiling features authentic plaster strapwork and the current owner of the manor house bought the largest piece of it in 2005.That piece comprises 18 beautifully landscaped acres and a detached carriage house.Garden room; a door leads from this room to an adjacent sunken garden outside Its main living spaces come dressed to impress and filled with genuine English craftsmanship They’re also spacious enough to accommodate entertaining and charitable fundraising on a grand scale (Paging Allison Weiss Brady: Looking for a distinctive space for your next charity event You might want to give the agents below a call.)Kitchen Not everything about them is pure Elizabethan augmented by a wood-burning fireplace at eye level behind the range and visible from the island bar.But every room in this house offers unmatched elegance Even its numbers impress: Thirteen working fireplaces one serving the private areas and one serving the staff support areas A master bedroom suite with a sitting room two walk-in closets and a sunlit dressing area.Wine cellar fashioned out of the vault built to store valuables.There’s even more to see on its parklike grounds which are dotted with specimen trees marked by the Morris Arboretum.Great Lawn and pool The lawn can support a tent capable of holding 250 persons Where to Live If You Love to Shop ’til You Drop Living in Center City West: A Neighborhood Guide six-bathroom estate spans 6,548 square feet and has a new 1,000-square-foot pool Construction dates back to 1924 with renovations between 2020 and 2022 the Philadelphia Business Journal reported the home was purchased by Thomas Petrelli Jr and Melinda Previtera of law firm Petrelli Previtera “The lower level provides ample storage and a conditioned glass door 600-bottle wine room Additional features include a high-efficiency Buderus/Bryant HVAC system and first-floor stereo sound wiring,” the listing said After Blake Development completed the renovations and Melinda Previtera of law firm Petrelli Previtera in 2022 The property listing can be found here.For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz” newsletter here