Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Capturing Christmas lights on your camera can be a challenge. Get some tips. Photograph your lights. You could win $100,000.
It takes time and dedication to string all those lights across rooftops. And it’s not easy to capture those lights on your camera either. Here are three tips for the amateur photographers out there that could be worth $100,000. Use these tips to take a picture of your holiday lights. Post the picture to YOUR Patch’s Deck the Halls contest page and you could win $100,000 for your school district. Want to get more technical than that? Here are some other resources for taking holiday photographs.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Multi-colored holiday lights, sold exclusively at Family Dollar Stores are being recalled.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
Multi-colored holiday lights, sold exclusively at Family Dollar Stores, from September 2011 to December 2011 for $8, are being recalled due to a fire and electrical shock hazard. The decorative light sets have 200 mini lights and do not meet the UL standards for such a product. There have been three reports of overheating, no injuries or property damage have been reported to this date. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission release, “he product is identified by SKU # 2211428 and UPC # 049696720465 found on the back of the package. The product contains labels attached to a tag on the power cord with UL Listing # E346525 and Model # F0L200A4S.” Consumers should stop using the light sets immediately and return the product to a …
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Upper Moreland sparkles in national holiday decoration contest for our schools.
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
Thank you so much Chuck Jones for submitting the entry of your amazingly decorated home in the Patch Deck the Halls contest. You're the Upper Moreland finalist! Congratulations! Tonight we'll find out if you are among the 24 finalists—fingers crossed. Each Top 24 winner is guaranteed $500 to help pay those holiday-sized electric bills and a shot at winning $100,000 for their school district. A special thank you to everyone who entered. You made our dark drives home more festive and "oooh-worthy" this holiday season. National voting begins Friday morning, Dec. 30, at 9 a.m. Vote once a day, every day, for your favorite — and feel free to share the link on all your social networks! Voting ends at midnight Jan. 8. Good luck!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Every year the Jones Family makes sure that the Holidays are well illuminated.
Chuck Jones takes much pride in his Christmas Light decorations. According to a recent Fox Philadelphia news report, the lights display takes decorating to the next level, and is like something out ofthe movies. The centerpiece of his light display is a beautifully designed, life-like Santa Clause statue, sitting in a chair, waiting to greet the many passersby. According to the report, Jones, who lives in Hatboro, has put up his display for the last 10 years. He has also proudly announced that he has entered the Patch 'Deck the Halls' contest, and is eager to get the votes up. Happy Holidays!
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Friday, December 23, 2011
Just a reminder that your decorating could net $100,000 to our schools.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to win a $100,000 gift to the Upper Moreland Public Schools. Patch.com is launching a nationwide contest to find the best dressed home.
Here’s how the contest works. Beginning on Dec. 8 and continuing through Dec. 26, you can nominate your home by uploading a photo to the contest entry form on the site. During that same time period you and your neighbors will also be able to vote for your favorite festive home. The winning entry will be forwarded to a national Patch judge that will select 24 finalists. Each finalist will receive $500 that they can apply to their December electric bill. From Dec. 30 through Jan. 8 you will be able to vote for the Best Decked House in all of Patch. The grand prize winner’s school district will receive a $100,000 check from Patch. So, get out your lights and ladders (and your competitive spirit)! Whether your style is sophisticated or silly, …
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tony Valenza's home along Terwood Road is transformed into a Holiday light show that attracts hundreds of visitors both near and far.
Starting the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the home of Tony Valenza becomes a pilgramage site for hundreds of holiday light seekers, many of who return year after year. Visitors can park their vehichles along Brendan Circle, at the intersection of Terwood Road in Upper Moreland, where they are free to explore the hundreds of decorations and over 100,000 lights adorning the Valenza residence. According to Valenza, the hardest part of the decorating process is actually testing all of the decorations and lights before the set up. He said it takes approximately 20 of his family and friends to decorate his home, which starts in October. Although he has never counted how many visitors he hosts every year, he does say that the family has gone …
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Brendan Cir & Terwood Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Well, the season's main events may be coming to a close, but the holiday spirit throughout Upper Moreland is still as bright as ever!
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Patch photographer, Kevin Cook, captures some of his favorite homes decked in holiday lights. The following 13 pictures are taken from the below addresses in Willow Grove:
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10:46 am on Saturday, December 31, 2011
Unfortunately, it seems that the Jones' decorations didn't make it to the national 24 finalists. But, many thanks to Chuck and his family, and all Upper Moreland participants! more ›