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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Election Central: Primary Election 2013

Find all your local Primary Election Day information.

May 21 is Primary Election Day. Below you will find links to your local candidates and polling place information.     Links To Delaware County Elections Results

Where to Vote on Election Day

Find your local polling place here.

Tuesday is Primary Election Day. For information on where your local polling place is located simply click here and fill out: A search result will show the closest voting spot and it will even provide directions on how to get there. The polls will be open for the casting of ballots from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 21 for Election Day. Should you be in line at 8 p.m. waiting to vote, the county assures that you will still be permitted to vote. But if you get in line once the polls have closed, voters will not be permitted to vote and will be strictly enforced. Poll workers may ask you for a valid photo ID but you are not required to present photo ID to vote in this election. For first time voters, both photo identification or non-photo …

See Which Candidates Are on Your Primary Election Ballot

Not sure who to vote for in Tuesday's Primary Election? Take a look at the candidates you'll find on the ballot.

May 21 is Primary Election Day. Below are the candidates you'll see on your ballot. Springfield School District Directors —4 Year Term Republican and Democrat Ballot (Vote for not more than Four) _______________________________________________________________ Tax Collector (Vote for One) 4 Year Term Commissioner (Vote for Three) 4 Year Term For a complete local ballot, check the county's election website here. ________________________________________________________________ JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Republican Ballot (Vote for One) Democrat Ballot (Vote for One)   JUDGE OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Republican and Democrat Ballot (Vote for not more than Two)   COUNTY COUNCIL—4 Year Term Republican Ballot (Vote for not more than Two) …

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OMG PD: Knocking Over Chuck E. Cheese

Check out these unusual police stores from around Greater Philadelphia

Bad Week for Jewelry: According to two separate reports from Roxborough Patch, over $13,000 in jewelry was reported missing in the past few weeks. Incidents include a $3,000 diamond ring and $10,000 in other miscellaneous jewelry. Read the full incident reports here and here. Rat in the Mouse House: Because nothing is sacred, TE Patch has a report about a burglary at Chuck E. Cheese that took place in May. According to reports, an unknown person used a pry bar to bash their way into the kids restaurant, and left without taking any money. Get the full story here. A Crummy Freelance Gig: According to a report from Media Patch, a woman reported being scammed out of $11k after agreeing to photojournalism freelance work and was never paid. The …

Tattoo Artist, Theatre Supervisor Among Jobs Available in Philly Area

Find vacancies in the city and Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties.

Businesses in the greater Philadelphia area post vacant jobs on Craigslist every day. Here are a few notable vacancies that have been advertised recently: For a full local list of the most recently available jobs in each Patch, click on its name below. PHILADELPHIA: Roxborough-Manayunk | Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy MONTGOMERY COUNTY: Narberth-Bala Cynwyd | Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood | Bryn Mawr-Gladwyne DELAWARE COUNTY: Radnor | Haverford-Havertown | Springfield | Media | Marple Newtown CHESTER COUNTY: Tredyffrin-Easttown | Malvern| West Chester | Phoenixville Does your business have an opening that's not listed here? Post it in the comments section below.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Archbishop Chaput on the Church's Birthday

A weekly column from Greater Philly's archbishop.

This post come from our Local Voices section. Start your own column here. Anything without heart, anything without love -- and I mean politics, music, law, art, even religion --anything without love, no matter how brilliant, is finally inadequate and weak. At the end of the day, the human soul yearns to be loved, and to love in return.  And it won't settle for anything less.  Read the full post here.

Prince Harry, UFOs, WetSeal Lawsuit Top Eastern PA News

Stormy weather, Dorney Park fireworks and police officer who shot bystander testifies also make headlines.

Prince Harry, on a U.S. tour, spent about 15 minutes on the lot of a Radnor family's summer home in Mantoloking, which was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Several people standing outside of the Square One Exxon market on W. Broad Street in Bethlehem saw something in the sky that was difficult to explain. It was March 3 at about 8:50 p.m. and the witnesses were looking toward South Mountain when they spotted about 100 objects floating west to east, according to Dan Medleycott, a senior field investigator and a state section director for the Mutual UFO Network in Pennsylvania. The trendy clothing retailer will pay a reported $7.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit, which originated after a manager from King of Prussia was fired for being…

Hiring: Theater Supervisor, Kitchen Sales and More

Many new job opportunities are available in the Springfield area.

Are you looking for a job?  Here are some positions available in the Springfield area, all advertised on Craigslist in the past week. Find more jobs nearby. Does your business have an opening that's not listed here? Post it in the comments section below.

Vote Dog Violet to Your Family, Adopt Today

This retriever/spaniel mix dog is available for adoption at the Delaware County SPCA.

This cream and white retriever/spaniel blend named Violet is an older dog looking for a happy and fun home. She may not be a puppy any more but she definitely still has energy and is ready to play with a ball. Violet is available for adoption at the Delco SPCA and her adoption fee just $55.50 to anyone over the age of 55 who adopts her in the Seniors Saving Seniors special. UPDATE: Cats Nellie and Frank Sintara, recently featured on Patch, have been adopted. But Dog Eisnehower is still waiting for a forever. There are always adoption specials going on at the Delaware County SPCA. So always ask if there is currently an adoption special available. Anyone interested in adopting Violet please go to, http://delcospca.org/adoption/ for all the …

McNabb is Greatest Quarterback in Philadelphia Eagles History

Former Quarterback Donovan McNabb announced this week that he is going to retire as a Philadelphia Eagle.

With the Philadelphia Eagles in mini-camp this week, a lot has been discussed about the team's quarterbacks. Who will emerge as the starter among Michael Vick, Nick Foles and rookie Matt Barkley. But then another quarterback's name entered the picture. And while he's not fighting for a roster spot, he's gunning for a legacy in Philadelphia Eagles history. Donovan McNabb announced this week his intentions to retire as a Philadelphia Eagle. And the team is planning a ceremony that will enable McNabb to be honored with Coach Andy Reid and his new team the Kansas City Chiefs in town. Ah, No. 5 and Big Red. Those were the days... And don't you miss those days? Maybe we took it for granted that McNabb put the Birds in playoff position every year…

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8:00 am on Monday, May 20, 2013

Norm Snead only threw for 15k yards as an Eagle. He also never led the Eagles to a winning season in his 7 years here.   more ›

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