Sinai said they have to work with the township’s solicitor, and will have to read and draft legislation that the board could consider. There’s clearly a desire here to control the type of businesses that operate in our community, but there’s nothing addressing the sale of weapons designed specifically to kill people. “I find it outrageous that there’s no legislation on LM’s books to curtail firearm businesses, but there’s plenty of legislation to limit vape shops, pawn shops and dispensaries. Many of the people speaking out against the location argued that it’s too close to several schools and parks, and the township could or should have done something to prevent it.Īmelia Powell, who started the online petition, said that over 2,700 people signed it, it has been viewed over 40,000 times and shared over 1,000 times since it was written three weeks ago. On Wednesday night, the discussion moved to the Lower Merion Board of Commissioners meeting when dozens of people came out. At the same time, a petition was posted condemning the business. relocated to a new location at Montgomery and Bala avenues in Bala Cynwyd.Īs soon as word of the store’s new location was known, a debate quickly took off on local social media sites. July 4th and July 7th after the Jersey Shore Blue Claws gameLOWER MERION – Over the past few weeks, a new gun debate has erupted in Lower Merion after a business called Shot Tec LLC.

June 29th, July 6th, July 13th and July 20st at Dusk NOTE: The best viewing areas for the fireworks will be from Kings Highway, the high school parking lot immediately to the right side of the high school and the adjacent Lullworth Hall parking lot. Launched from site of former Bancroft School near Haddonfield High School Haddon Township High School football stadium Proceeds benefit the Special Events Program.įreedom Festival on the Camden Waterfront NOTE: Parking is available for $10 per car, cash only. NOTE: Sutcliffe Park and surrounding areas will be closed to spectators to allow a larger display that can be watched throughout the borough. July 26th after the Philadelphia Union match NOTE: The event is free, but VIP tickets are available for groups of up to 6, with premium fireworks view, private table, BBQ, and more.

Fireworks on the Riverfront at Harrah’s Backyard

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