Main Line Know: Horrifying hit-and-run in Upper Merion; Gladwyne home destroyed

Here are the top stories on the Main Line this Monday, Sept. 23.

UM police searching for suspect in King of Prussia hit and run 

Upper Merion police are searching for a driver who allegedly struck stuck a vehicle in King of Prussia last week.
"...the driver of the second vehicle pulled out at a high rate of speed and the victim became entangled in the pick-up truck,” Upper Merion Chief of Police Thomas Nolan said. Read more.

Tonight: Villanova U. officials to present revised zoning plan
When Villanova University brought its zoning proposal before Radnor's Planning Commission in May, the plan was denied.  Since then, university administrators have met with residents who worry about, among other things, increased traffic and stormwater runoff.  Tonight, residents will hear a revised plan . Read more to find out what we can expect form this evening's revised proposal.

Fire rips through Gladwyne home

Pete Bannan/Main Line Times

Gladwyne Fire Company was dispatched around 3:28 p.m. Lower Merion's Chief Fire Officer Chas McGarvey said the fire was first reported by residents on the Philadelphia side of the Schuylkill River who saw a fire on the porch of the home. Read more.

Lower Merion's Arnold Field hosts rare night game Since Arnold Field doesn't have lights, night games are a rarity at Lower Merion High School. This past Friday, however, the school hosted Penncrest in only the second night game at the school in over 50 years. Read more at our new Pennsylvania high school sports website GameTimePa.com.

Introducing our newly redesigned Main Line Society section

You’ve said it and we have listened. The Society section on our website just doesn’t present the great photos and stories highlighting our local non-profits the way our print edition has.

Until now.

When you visit www.mainlinemedianews.com/society today, you will be taken to our new Society section, featuring larger photos, highlighting our local residents who turn out to lead efforts for the common good on a local and global scale.

Check out the redesigned section today and be sure to share your thoughts with me through email at astettler@mainlinemedianews.com or on Twitter at @AndyStettler.

The Main Line know - Sept. 16, 2013 - Shooter opens fire at navy yard; Consultant details Radnor's stormwater issue

Latest: Shooter opens fire at Washington Navy Yard

At 9:25 a.m.: Emergency workers are responding to an active shooter at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., where at least one person has been confirmed injured, according to a release from the U.S. Navy. A tweet from the local D.C. firefighters association stated that there are "multiple victims." Read more.

Eagles fall to Chargers on last-minute 46-yard field goal

The Eagles blew a late lead thanks to an unnecessary roughness penalty and the San Diego Chargers cashed in for a 33-30 victory Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. Michael Vick threw for a career-high 428 yards and two touchdowns. His previous career best was 416 passing yards two years ago against the San Francisco 49ers. Read more.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to continue parish sustainability study
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced Sunday that it will continue studying the viability of dozens of parishes in the five-county region, including 13 in Delaware County.

The Parish Area Pastoral Planning Initiative began in 2010 with all 266 parishes in the archdiocese conducting self-studies to determine whether they could sustain themselves in the future. Since the program began, the number of parishes has been reduced to 236. Read more.


Consultant gives insight into Radnor's stormwater problem
When torrential rains come, some residents in Radnor Township find their cars swamped, streets and homes flooded and property destroyed.

In the hope of getting a funding source dedicated to making infrastructure improvements to prevent the all too frequent floods, the Board of Commissions is considering imposing stormwater fees on residents, businesses and nonprofits. Read more.



Do you know about something coming up that Main Liners should know about? Email information to Editor Andy Stettler at astettler@mainlinemedianews.com or tweet him at @AndyStettler.

Things to know on the Main Line today - Sept. 13, 2013

Here are today's top stories on the Main Line.

LM commemorates closing of Ardmore Avenue School

Fifty years after the Ardmore Avenue School closed, more than 100 officials, students, graduates and community members marked the moment of integration with a ceremony at the site of the historically black school. Read more.
Photographer Pete Bannan was out during the initial ceremony, march and assembly. Be sure to check out his photos.

Judge orders end to Montco same-sex marriage licenses
Montgomery County officials ceased issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples on Thursday after a Pennsylvania judge said the county Register of Wills didn’t have the legal authority to issue such licenses. Read more.

Post by Josh Shapiro.

What to know as Clover Market returns to Ardmore
Opening day is this Sunday, Sept. 15, for a new fall season of Ardmore’s popular Clover Market.
And that means hundreds of savvy shoppers will be strolling streets in the downtown once again, looking for those “lucky finds” for the home and more that have won Clover Market “best of” awards for vintage and outdoor shopping. Read more.

Enjoy a taste of Berwyn and beyond next Sunday
It seems every Main Line town has its day: Radnor Fall Festival, A Taste of Ardmore,Paoli Blues Fest, Bryn Mawr Day, Malvern Fall Family Festival, to name a few. Berwyn will join the parade Sunday Sept. 22 with the first annual Taste of Berwyn and Beyond.The rain-or-shine festival will feature food tents from various restaurants and four live musical acts. Read more.

Police searching for suspect in Ardmore 7-Eleven robbery
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery at a Haverford convenience store. A store clerk reported to police that he was robbed by a while male who implied he was armed with a gun and demanded money from the cash register, according to police. Read more.

Do you know about something coming up that Main Liners should know about? Email information to Editor Andy Stettler at astettler@mainlinemedianews.com or tweet him at @AndyStettler.