Melissa S. Finley
Managing Editor

Melissa is a 26-year veteran journalist who has worked for a wide variety of publications over her enjoyable career. A summa cum laude graduate of Penn State University’s College of Communications with a degree in journalism, Finley is a single mother to two teens, Seamus and Ash, her chi The Mighty Quinn, and the family’s two cats, Archimedes and Stinky. She enjoys bringing news to readers far and wide.

Recent Stories

Man breaks into Cheltenham home, threatens woman's dog, demands money for a PPA boot, police say

The man was known to the woman, who was 'upset and crying' upon police arrival

Abington Police charge man with felony retail theft after incident at Bloomingdale's

Police said man stole various fragrances from the department store.

Abington Art Center's upcoming talk to discuss art created around school shootings, gender roles

The works of both artists are currently on display at the Center.

Salem Baptist Church to host second annual Winter Family Village, complete with live nativity

All ages are welcome to this one-day event on Dec. 7.

Upper Dublin Township receives DCNR grant funding for Green Ribbon Trail

Multiple area municipalities will benefit from the study the grant is funding about trail intersections.

Charges filed in October accident on Dreshertown Road in Upper Dublin

Police say the motorcycle's operator was under the influence

Two from Virginia steal car, lead police chase, and flee on foot, Abington police say

Township police were able to detain the duo after searching the area, says complaint.

Abington Township Police find drugs, a gun in local traffic stop, say police

A woman is facing a felony charge, among other misdemeanors, police say.

Learn how you can donate local dollars to Willow Grove nonprofits this Giving Tuesday

Tomorrow marks the day to spend some of your holiday dollars giving back.

Christmas Event Guide: Find a wide variety of holiday celebrations for local communities

From parades to tree lightings, there are plenty of festivities to take part in for all ages.

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