POM Nominations Being Accepted
The Properties of Merit Committee is gathering nominations for the best maintained properties in Quakertown. See the POM Committee page and send your nomination to info@quakertownalive.com in July.
Residents
If you live in Quakertown, there are lots of things to do and see in town and the surrounding area. See our calendar for local events and meetings and the listings from our "In-Town Guide" for interesting places to shop, eat or visit. The Borough also has a calendar of their meetings and events at www.quakertownboro.com.
Get out and experience the area by taking a walk, shopping in your local stores or going to local events. You may not even need your car. It's the best way to stay informed and even make new friends. Make it a point to support local events. They only get better when they are well-attended. Invite your friends and family to join you and show them the uniqueness of your hometown.
If you'd like to be even more involved, attend a meeting of the local organization. Look for them in the Free Press, Penny Power or right here online. Also, be sure to add us to your Favorites list, tell your friends and check back again and again.
Senator Wonderling: "Talking PA"
Pennsylvania State Senator Rob Wonderling (R-24) recently announced the publication of his book "Talking
Senator Wonderling commented "Over the past year, I have been working on a collection of interviews of everyday Pennsylvanian’s doing extraordinary things. I put my thoughts about these interviews and the state of our state into a book."
The 21 individuals Senator Wonderling interviewed included a veteran of the war in Iraq who resides in Philadelphia, a charter school principal from West Oak Lane, a life sciences CEO from Blue Bell, and a vo-tech teacher from Bucks County, to name a few.
"As you’ll see, the passion and conviction of our fellow citizens comes through on every page. It was an inspiring effort in which I learned a great deal and was truly humbled by the people I met,” he added.Senator Wonderling represents parts of Montgomery, Bucks, Lehigh and
Courtesy of Senator Wonderling
For the latest information on passenger rail service in Quakertown, go to QSCRail.org.
Sine's 5 & 10 Featured On Channel 39
Click on this link to see Channel 39's Grover Silcox's story on Quakertown's own Sine's 5 & 10.
DYK (Did You Know?): Smart Safety
Smart Safety Precautions for Our Students and Others
It is against Borough Ordinance to ride skateboards, roller blades, and roller skates on Borough streets. It's also safer to use the Quakertown skatepark rather than the sidewalks or other parts of downtown businesses and homes.
Many head injuries are avoided each year by wearing a helmet, as the professionals do in the X-Games. In fact, Pennsylvania law requires all children under the age of 12 to wear an ANSI or SNELL approved helmet when operating -- or riding as a passenger on -- a bicycle, tricycle, or other pedacycle.
Each May, the Quakertown Optimist Club and Police Department join forces to present a bicycle safety rodeo at the pool parking lot. Check out the Borough website for the specific dates for this and other Borough-endorsed activities.
