Marple's Hometown Monthly Magazine
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January 2023 Issue

Issue Features

The DiFrancesco Family

This month we are pleased to introduce you to the DiFrancesco Family: Melissa, Ben and their three children. After moving away from the area for college, neither Ben nor Melissa imagined they’d move back to the area.

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Bringing People Together is a Partnership of Hometown Pride and Loyalty, Which Includes You

This year Marple Friends & Neighbors will continue to grow our partnerships with local business leaders who are the advertising Sponsors of Marple Township Residents now taking us toward our fifth anniversary of publishing your hometown monthly magazine.

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New Year, New Goals: Secrets for Making Those Resolutions Stick

Ringing in a new year always carries something magical about it. It’s a bittersweet time, when we say goodbye to the past and optimistically look forward to our future.

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Marple Dental, Treating Patients Like Family

At Marple Dental, postcards from all over the world sent by patients, line one of the walls in the office. It’s evident that owner Dr. Georges Martin, D.M.D. and his staff treat their patients like family.

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Gretchen Harrington Tragedy Remembered: Marple Newtown Graduates Examine a Tragic Unsolved Crime of Long Ago

It’s been almost 50 years since eight-year-old Gretchen Harrington was kidnapped while walking to a vacation Bible school from her home in Marple.

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Marple Holiday Festivities Recap

Last month’s holidays brought lots of holiday spirit to Broomall. The Marple community held its…

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The Wellness Center at Grace Lutheran Church: Support for Mind, Body and Spirit

For more than 80 years, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Broomall has been caring for its members who are in need with prayers, love or help.

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Congratulations Matthew! January Casey’s Public House Student of the Month

The January Casey’s Public House Student of the Month is Matthew DeAmicis, who received a Certificate of Achievement and a $25 gift card from Casey’s Public House, our Sponsor of this program.

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Expert Contributor Articles

French Drains – Repair and Maintenance

When basement waterproofing installation jumpstarts a new utility storage room and/or a basement den/office, humidity control and air quality ventilation are key factors.

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The Most Important Goal

As the New Year begins, we tend to reflect on our lives and make resolutions and goals for the coming year. Often these resolutions fall by the wayside within a few weeks.

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Current Trends in Fireplaces

Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Inserts With their ability to keep you warmer, improve indoor air…

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5 Essential Water Heater Tips

What do you do when you go to hop into a nice warm shower in the dead of winter, but instead, the water coming out is freezing?

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What You Need to Know About Carbon Monoxide

Tasteless, colorless, odorless carbon monoxide (CO) is produced by almost every fuel-burning appliance, including furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, grills and gas space heaters.

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Driving Less? Your Car Still Needs You

Now that winter is in full swing, many people will be driving less frequently. This may seem like a win, since obviously using your car less seems like it would save money.

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Tips to Keep You Safe in the New Year

The holidays, such a wonderful time of year, came and went by so quickly this year. While we were busy decorating, shopping and cooking, hopefully we all enjoyed true peace of mind.

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Community Partner Articles

A Shooting Star: Alice Y. Matthews

In 1942, 25-year-old Alice Y. Matthews was a weekend widow when husband George went off to compete in pistol competitions.

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