In early March, before the buds begin to emerge on the bare branches of trees, crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths and tulips bloom. Yellow, pink, blue, and white flowers bring hope that winter is nearly over and spring is on the horizon.

This month, I asked my students, “What are your Spring Break plans?”

The Parkside Borough Communications Committee invites you to celebrate and express your gratitude for those neighbors who help make Parkside feel like home. Nominations can be submitted online via the Parkside Borough website or can be submitted using the nomination forms located at the borough office

This one is dedicated to all the vegetarians and their parents who had to scramble to learn how to cook without delicious meat.

Timika Stamis has loved living in Parkside with her husband, Jason, since 2007 and their twin boys, Corban and Cody, who were born eight years later

I asked my Tilden Middle School 7th grade social studies students some questions and this is what they said:

Not resting on their laurels, they have completely remodeled the dining area, as a place that celebrates the rich sports heritage of Philly & Delco! You can reserve the room for private functions, such as business meetings, or parties. The crew at P&J’s will provide terrific food in the form of party platters, and assorted soft drinks, depending on the party crowd.

Bailey is the furry family member of longtime resident and councilmember, Shirley Purcival. He is a 10 years young, feisty Toy Yorkie weighing in at a svelte fighting weight of 5lbs.

The ensemble cast suit their respective roles beautifully, with Sir Kenneth Branagh taking a second, expert turn as the handlebar mustached detective and Armie Hammer putting just enough swarmy charm into role of Simon Doyle to come across as desirable in a weird, 'that's not good for me' sort of way.

Gardening is therapeutic and food for the Soul