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Stories by Melissa S. Finley

April 17, 2025

In need of some 'Vitamin Sea' very soon: One editor's steps for Vacation Dreaming

How do you plan the ultimate getaway?

April 10, 2025

When it comes to buying a car, the art of the deal has all but disappeared

Are you nostalgic for the old way of negotiating your price? Or is the net just that much better?

April 3, 2025

Have you submitted your return to Uncle Sam?

Facing one of life's two certainties: Tax Day is fast-approaching

April 2, 2025

Philadelphia Zoo collaborations bring new look, feel, and scent to America's first zoo

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Santoline Mosaiculture, Little Ray's Exhibitions partner with zoo for a variety of displays

March 27, 2025

When mom is sick: the tale of a struggling household

When the matriarch is down for the count, the family scrambles to fend for themselves.

March 20, 2025

A plea for your health: Get cancer screenings regularly

Early detection of cancer can greatly improve your health outcomes.

March 14, 2025

A one-car accident has northbound lanes of 309 closed at Easton Road Friday night

The incident in Cheltenham Township resulted in one driver pinned inside a damaged car.

March 13, 2025

A tale as old as time: How one hour impacts the psyche far more than it should

Daylight saving time seems to get to me more and more each year.

March 6, 2025

'Lent' me your ears, and I'll sing you a song ... about choice

Whether you observe Lent (or any religious holidays) or not, what does it matter?

February 27, 2025

Money or Medicine: Why the U.S. seems to have its priorities backwards

Too many Americans struggle to pay for a basic right: medical care

February 20, 2025

They're using our music against us: old tunes and new ads

Do songs from your childhood stir nostalgia or simply fuel your anger?

February 18, 2025

Daylight shows the aftermath of massive fire, explosions which destroyed SPS Technologies in Jenkintown

The losses to property were evident, though no people were hurt in the blaze.

February 17, 2025

Five-alarm fire, explosions reported at Jenkintown's SPS Technologies

A fire and heavy smoke is visible in the 300 block of Highland Avenue, authorities report.

February 14, 2025

Montgomery County DA offers $5K reward for information on a fatal shooting Feb. 13

27-year-old Cesar Flores-Diaz was fatally shot in Norristown

February 13, 2025

Our editor has a solution to make winter driving much safer for all: stay home

Raised in a region of lake effect snow, some are better equipped than others for chilly weather vehicle operation.

February 12, 2025

Second of two Montgomery County district court employees turns herself in Wednesday to face theft charges

Patricia Althouse, of Ardmore, who served as the Lower Merion Traffic Clerk, faces theft and related charges.

January 30, 2025

When sleep will not come: A nightly routine in futility

How does one spend the days drowsy, but the nights wide awake?

January 24, 2025

Two men face felony charges for damaging a Roslyn apartment, gluing shut appliances, police say

Police say lewd drawings and threats were left on a bedroom wall.

January 23, 2025

Why January is, by far, the year's longest month

The boring, slow drag of the year's first month grates on the moods of many.

January 22, 2025

Woman screams profanities, strikes an officer during drunken disturbance at Willow Grove Park Mall, police say

Abington police said that 'significant physical force' was required to arrest her.

January 21, 2025

A man banned from Willow Grove Walmart returns to steal three DVDs, police say

The Hatboro man will now face a felony charge for theft, in addition to trespassing, say police.

January 18, 2025

Philadelphia Region prepares for largest snowfall predictions of the season

National Weather Service says collar counties can expect six to eight inches of snow.

January 17, 2025

Reward offered for Vernon Hatchett, a Glenside man wanted in connection to his disabled son's death, DA says

Hatchett's 21-year-old son was left unfed and uncared for despite being deaf, blind, and bound to a wheelchair, police say.

January 17, 2025

A car has crashed into a smoke shop in Willow Grove, Upper Moreland Township

EMS responders are at the scene to assist with injuries.

January 17, 2025

Philadelphia man fraudulently used Dresher woman's Macy's card, charging over $3,800 in purchases, police say

The incidents occurred near the end of the Summer of 2024.

January 16, 2025

Reports of a shooting in Abington Township have first responders dispatched to Bradfield Road

Dispatch received reports of a shooting on Thursday afternoon.

January 16, 2025

Abington hit-and-run results in DUI charges for one man, police say

The November two-vehicle accident involved the man merging into another lane of traffic, say police.

January 16, 2025

Where 'Rosie the Riveter' went wrong

A symbol of a movement I think took the right first steps, but forgot an important hurdle.

January 15, 2025

Glenside man faces felony charge after keeping a rental car five months beyond contract's expiration, police say

AVIS car rentals in Philadelphia reported the car as stolen.

January 14, 2025

Man's retail theft from Sephora ends in fleeing police, felony charges, say Abington police

The man stole over $127 in merchandise, police say.

January 14, 2025

Welcome to a new feature: Ticketing Tuesday, bringing you the biggest shows in Philly this week

From family musicals, to rockstar concerts, prepare for some of the best tickets in town.

January 13, 2025

St. James Place fire has several fire companies dispatched to Abington Township

Early reports show the fire may have started in a dryer.

January 13, 2025

Nine fire companies extinguish Jenkintown fire Monday morning

The home's one occupant and several pets were safely evacuated.

January 13, 2025

Abington police find drugs, guns in two different traffic stops just three days apart

Felony charges have been filed for two men after the separate incidents.

January 10, 2025

Willow Grove man charged with DUI after October hit-and-run investigation

Police said the driver was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana.

January 9, 2025

Car driven into the pond near the Willow Grove YMCA is sinking

The condition of its driver is not yet known.

January 9, 2025

First responders head to a garage fire in the Elkins Park section of Cheltenham midday Thursday

The garage is attached to a home, though all have been evacuated from the structures.

January 9, 2025

Roslyn man faces felony charges, accused of raping a 9-year-old child in his Abington home, police say

Abington Police forensically interviewed the child, according to a police criminal complaint.

January 9, 2025

A resolve to not resolve ... Have you made a New Year's Resolution? Or is Quitting Day on your calendar?

You never need an excuse to make change.

January 8, 2025

Abington Police say that a man's failure to return a U-Haul van results in felony charges

The van was over a week due for its rental return, and U-Haul reported it as stolen.

January 8, 2025

Two EV charging stations will remain available for use in the Leedom Street lot in Jenkintown in 2025

The borough has renewed partnerships to continue the availability of the EV chargers.

January 7, 2025

Woman uses a Willow Grove business' gas card to ring up nearly $11K in fraudulent charges, police say

The former office manager should not have had a gas card at any time, and used it far beyond her …

January 7, 2025

Explore what commissioners, row officers do for Montgomery County, Pa. with Managing Montco

We've brought together the full series so you can find each officers' details in one simple place.

January 6, 2025

An Abington police traffic stop results in state prison time for one convicted man

Montgomery County Courts found the man guilty of felony charges, resulting in his sentence.

January 6, 2025

Fort Washington garden center theft results in felony charges, police say

The Flourtown man had two prior convictions for retail theft, police say.

January 6, 2025

Ambler-bottled spirits now available at local state stores, area pubs

Learn where you can find this local product near your community.

January 6, 2025

This Week Now: Find good laughs, your inner zen, or get in touch with nature this week with the area's fun events

There is always something fun to find in the Philadelphia Suburbs.

January 6, 2025

Learn about the row office of Treasurer in our final office article of Managing Montco

We've reviewed the purpose of nine of the county's row offices, in addition to the commissioners.

January 3, 2025

Abington police make traffic stop and discover large quantities of marijuana and packaging materials, police say

A Philadelphia man faces charges of possession with intent to distribute as a result.

January 3, 2025

Man arrested by Upper Moreland Police wanted in Bucks County for scamming seniors, police say

Louigi Frank used a driveway sealcoat company to swindle elderly residents in Bedminster, say police

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