Springfield Township Requires Hard-wired smoke detectors

Springfield to require hard wired smoke detectors in rentals Springfield Township is requiring all non-owner occupied residential properties to install an automatic fire alarm system consisting of either a hard wired smoke detector (licensed installer and permit required) or a centrally monitored alarm system (licensed installer and no permit required). Detectors need to be placed
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Flood Insurance Costs to Rise

Changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that would cause flood insurance premiums to increase drastically for some properties are already impacting the sale of homes. Real estate professionals and bankers say there are many similar situations on the way. They contend that changes required by Congress in 2012 when it granted a five-year
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Havertown Real Estate Market Updates- September 2013

Havertown (19083) Real Estate Market Updates- September 2013 real estate has improved since September 2012. However, the sales price and number of units sold have both decreased since August 2013. There was a 31% decrease in total units sold in September, with 34 sold this month versus 49 last month. In September, the average sale
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Haverford Astronomy night

 On Thursday, October 10, 2013, 7:30 PM  the Strawbridge Observatory (Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford PA)  will be open to the public for free.   Haverford College will be hosting a free public observing event which will commence with a brief student talk titled, “The Death of a Star and The Birth of a Black Hole” by
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19th Annual Haverford Township Day- Saturday October 5th

Haverford Township Day has something to offer the whole family.  If you didn’t wake up in time for the 5k run, don’t worry, there are events happening all day long. Including a parade starting at 10:30, live music all day until 5pm, free ice skating at the Skatium from 2:30-4pm.  There will be vendors selling
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Narberth Oktoberfest- Saturday 10/5

The 5th annual Narberth Oktoberfest will be happening this weekend on Saturday, October 5th.  Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $40. This includes local beer, live music, and food- including a pig roast, turkey, pretzels, brats & sauerkraut, dessert and much more. If you buy your ticket in advance you will receive a
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Paoli Blues Fest- October 5th

Looking for something fun to do outside this weekend? Check out the Paoli Blues Festival on Saturday, October 5th from noon to 6pm located at the Paoli Village Shoppes.   There will be over 100 vendors selling food, jewelry, clothing as well as a beer garden, a Kidz Zone with crafts and face painting.  Stay
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Fall Fun at Linvilla

Its officially Autumn!  With Autumn brings apple and pumpkin picking and hayrides.  If you are looking for both in one location, check out Linvilla Orchards in Media, PA 19063.  Next weekend, September 28th and 29th there will be an Apple Festival hosted by Makin’ Music.  There will be fun for the whole family including a
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Haverford College ranks 9th in the nation

Haverford College, in Montgomery County, has been ranked 9th in the nation amongst National Liberal Arts Colleges across the country by U.S. News and World Report. The Student-Faculty ration at Haverford is 8:1, and the school has 83.2% of its classes with fewer than 20 students.  The undergraduate enrollment is 1,205.  The 2013-14 tuition and
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Are you up for a chili cook off challenge?

Haverford Township Free Library’s 1st Annual Chili Cook-off will be held on Sunday, September 22nd from 4:00-6:30 PM. Do you think you have a winning chili recipe?  They will be honoring bragging rights in the following categories: -Best Overall Chili (individual) -Best Overall Chili (organization/restaurant) -Spiciest Chili -Best Vegetarian Chili -Best White Chili – Most Unique
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