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Pelham schools placed on lockout due to report of disturbed person; PMHS and PMS students also hold in place for medical emergency

Pelham schools placed on lockout due to report of disturbed person; PMHS and PMS students also hold in place for medical emergency

By Gabby Ahitow, Executive Editor
September 26, 2023

All Pelham public schools were placed on lockout Tuesday due to "a police report of an emotionally disturbed individual in Pelham Heights," while, in an unrelated incident, middle and high school students...

Colonial Elementary School named one of 353 National Blue Ribbon Schools by U.S. Education Department

Colonial Elementary School named one of 353 National Blue Ribbon Schools by U.S. Education Department

September 25, 2023

Colonial Elementary School was named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023—one of 353 across America—by the U.S. Department of Education, the Pelham Union Free School District announced Wednesday. The...

Chamber protest and press conference about delay in Four Corners restoration postponed as owner takes first step on final work

Chamber protest and press conference about delay in Four Corners restoration postponed as owner takes first step on final work

By Kiran Schwaderer, Assistant Managing Editor
September 20, 2023

A "sizable" community protest and Pelham Chamber of Commerce press conference set for Saturday over the delays in work at Four Corners has been postponed because property owner Friedland Management...

EcoPels team of 40 volunteers and state workers create pollinator meadow off exit 4 on Hutch

EcoPel’s team of 40 volunteers and state workers create pollinator meadow off exit 4 on Hutch

By Matt Michailoff, Assistant Managing Editor
September 20, 2023

EcoPel marshalled a team of 40 volunteers to plant a pollinator meadow off exit 4 on the Hutchinson River Parkway, replacing turf grass on the vacant lot. The environmental group worked with the New York...

PMHS student on bike struck by car while riding to school near Iden Avenue

PMHS student on bike struck by car while riding to school near Iden Avenue

By Oliver Lavallee, Assistant Managing Editor
September 19, 2023

A Pelham Memorial High School student was struck by a car while biking to school this morning near Iden Avenue, according to an email from Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Champ. "The student was transported...

Two residents warn school board of problems caused by senior scavenger hunt—and worse that could come from underage drinking and reckless behaviors

Two residents warn school board of problems caused by senior scavenger hunt—and worse that could come from underage drinking and reckless behaviors

By Annika Halvorson, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2023

Pelham Manor residents Tina and John Kasper told the school board Wednesday about disturbances they and their neighbors experienced because of the scavenger hunt run by the senior class of Pelham Memorial...

PMHS junior gives school supplies and clothing a charitable second life in homeless shelters

PMHS junior gives school supplies and clothing a charitable second life in homeless shelters

By Laura Shelton, Contributing Editor
September 15, 2023

Pelham Memorial High School junior Skyler Austin was shocked when she discovered years worth of school supplies in her basement. Austin knew the supplies collecting dust had the potential to help at...

From left, Pelham Councilwoman Maura Curtin, Councilwoman Kristen Burke and GOP challenger Clive Anderson are running for town board.

Democratic incumbents Burke, Curtin face GOP’s Anderson in race for two town board seats; DeChiaro seeks to win back town judgeship from Kagan

By Gabby Ahitow and Kiran Schwaderer
September 15, 2023

Incumbent Democrats Kristen Burke and Maura Curtin will vie with Republican nominee Clive Anderson for two seats with four-year terms on the Pelham Town Council in the general election on Nov. 7, while...

Pelhams generational grocery store: DeCicco and Sons celebrates 50 years in business

Pelham’s generational grocery store: DeCicco and Sons celebrates 50 years in business

By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor
September 13, 2023

In 1973, John DeCicco Sr. opened his first grocery store in the Bronx with the help of his brothers, Frank and Joe. The brothers arrived in Pelham in 1984 when they took over a CTown Supermarket location,...

Snapshot: Paving of Boston Post Road begins in Pelham Manor

Snapshot: Paving of Boston Post Road begins in Pelham Manor

September 7, 2023

"It's official, the New York State Department of Transportation has begun its paving project on Boston Post Road (Route 1)," according to a Village of Pelham Manor email. "For the duration of the project,...

After connection made through tennis, Pringle-McCormicks bring books, other assistance to Zambian village

After connection made through tennis, Pringle-McCormicks bring books, other assistance to Zambian village

By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor
August 30, 2023

The Pringle-McCormick family met Teza Simunyola when he was coaching tennis players in Pelham. Simunyola's dream was to visit the village his father is from in Chipalo, Zambia. The Pringle-McCormicks...

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