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Hurricane Sandy Aftermath

Posted on October 30, 2012October 30, 2012 by admin

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Hurricane Sandy proved to be one of the most severe natural disasters the region has ever seen. Thirty-nine people were killed (mostly from trees.) There were a record number of responses to 911 calls in Philadelphia at more than 1,300.

Ocean City, Atlantic City and other shore communities were devastated. The beaches are on the streets and portions of the boardwalk in the ocean.

Overall estimates of damage are greater than 20 billion dollars, thought the cost of the Wall Street closure will take time to evaluate. It is the first time since 1888 the exchange has been closed for more than one day.

Ocean Avenue in Avalon, NJ [photo by Severe NJ Weather]

West Chester Halloween Parade

Posted on October 28, 2012 by admin

Ambler Halloween and Christmas Parades

Posted on October 23, 2012 by admin

AMBLER, PA — On Saturday, October 27th, the annual Ambler Halloween Parade is being held as the town’s merchants and businesses welcome children into their shops for treats and more!

October 27 – Halloween Parade
December 1 – Holiday Parade
December 8 – Santa by Train
December 12 – Ambler Symphony at the Ambler Theater
December 18 – Family Movie Day

“I am very excited that the town will be bustling with so many different events”, said Charles “Bud” Wahl, Mayor of Ambler, “we have a mix of our annual traditions as well as some new opportunities to showcase the best that this town has to offer.”