NY Giant Da’Rel Scott to Host Football Camp in Conshy

NY Giant running back and Conshohocken native Da’Rel Scott is holding the second annual Da’Rel Scott Football Clinic on Saturday, June 22nd at the A Field (East 11th and Harry).  The clinic is geared towards those ages eight to 14 and will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Registration starts at 8:00 a.m.

The clinic is free and…

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Posted on: May 22nd, 2013 | In Category: Uncategorized

Event – Memorial Day Observances in Conshy and West Conshy

Memorial Day Observances on Monday, May 27th:

8:00 a.m. – Colors at the Post (East 5th and Wells).

8:20 a.m. – Memorial services at Calvary Cemetery.

8:40 a.m. – Memorial services at Gulph Christian Cemetery.

9:15 a.m. – West Conshohocken Parade from George Clay Fire Company down Ford Street to Front Street.

9:30 a.m. – Memorial services at the…

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Posted on: May 22nd, 2013 | In Category: Events, Uncategorized

Primary Election Results

Yesterday was the primary and it was pretty uneventful since the races were all unopposed. Here are the results:

Democrats

  • Ward 2 – James Ike Griffin received 16 votes
  • Ward 4 – Anita L. Barton received 55 votes
  • Ward 6 – Tina M. Buccini received 56 votes
  • Mayor – Robert P. Phipps, Jr. received 280 votes
  • Tax Collector

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Posted on: May 22nd, 2013 | In Category: Uncategorized

Which Conshy Businesses Are the Highest Rated on Yelp?

Yelp.com is a sometime, some will say mostly, problematic online business review website.  It now includes almost every business, including those in Conshy.  So which businesses are among the ten highest rated in town?  Here they are:

  1. Edwards Freeman Nut Company has five stars based on 23 reviews.  Reviewer Rich K. from Norristown states, “you know a

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Posted on: May 21st, 2013 | In Category: Uncategorized

PennDOT Hopes to Open Balligomingo Road by May 23rd

PennDOT is working to finish up its rerouting of Balligomingo Road and hopes to reopen the newly realigned intersection by May 23. To enhance travel and safety for the nearly 20,000 motorists who drive through the intersection each day, crews have worked the past two years to rebuild a 1,000-foot-long section of Route 23 (Front Street) between Route 320…

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Posted on: May 21st, 2013 | In Category: Uncategorized

Where Can You Play Pool in Conshy?

It use to be that a pool table was easy to find.  I do not think I have played pool since a crazy night at the AFB along Woodward in Detroit in 1996.  But there are a small number of places you can find a place to play pool in Conshy.  They are:

  • Bobby Burger’s Tavern
  • Carol’s Bar

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Posted on: May 20th, 2013 | In Category: Uncategorized

The Internet Thinks Conshy has a Restaurant at Washies

A reader sent us a screen cap of an online map that showed a Firetower Restaurant that the Internet thinks currently exists in the old portion of the Washington Fire Company.  The idea of putting a restaurant there has existed since the wave of development that occurred in the late 1980′s.

Beyond the numerous listings on various Internet…

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Posted on: May 20th, 2013 | In Category: Uncategorized

Event – Captain Action Comedy Show on May 25th

The Captain Action Comedy Show returns to the Conshohocken Cafe on May 25th with a super talented line-up, wild comedy, and absolutely amazing food.  This round the comedians will include Pat Barker, a featured comedian at Helium Comedy Club, Alex Pearlman, host and creator of Something Witty at The Dive, and Dan Scully from We Can All Change.  The…

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Posted on: May 20th, 2013 | In Category: Events, Uncategorized

The StoneRose Now Offering Custom Blend from Karamoor Estate


The StoneRose has partnered with Ft. Washington winery Karamoor Estate to create a special, custom blend just for their customers. The wine is provided to The StoneRose in kegs, which is possible because Barrel Wine has recently legalized in Pennsylvania.  The StoneRose is one of the first restaurants in the Philadelphia area to serve Barrel Wine.

The…

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Posted on: May 20th, 2013 | In Category: Uncategorized

State Rep. Mary Jo Daley to Hold Town Halls in Conshy and Whitemarsh

State Rep. Mary Jo Daley, D-Montgomery, announced she will hold four town hall meetings across the 148th District (that is you Conshohocken and Whitemarsh) to discuss important legislative issues and trade information and perspectives with constituents.

“Part of my job as state representative is to keep people informed,” Daley said. “These town halls provide the perfect setting to let…

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Posted on: May 20th, 2013 | In Category: Uncategorized