Q: The buyers of my home in Bustleton were supposed to make settlement today; however, their mortgage company says they cannot do it until Friday. I took off today and I can’t take another day off to do this. I am worried that it’s not going to happen at all. Is there a way to make them do it today?
A: The seller in every real estate transaction hopes to make it to settlement on the day promised, and that the mortgage company and the buyers have been submitting the paperwork necessary to close the loan on time. But sometimes, and with some buyers or lenders, it just doesn’t work out that way. continue reading »
Dec20
Authorities are still looking for the driver who hit a pedestrian last night in Bustleton.
A woman was struck by a car around 5 p.m. on the 9900-block of Bustleton Avenue near Norwalk Road, and the driver took off. The woman is expected to recover, but a description of the car that hit her hasn’t been released.
Dec9
A woman and child were taken to the hospital Thursday afternoon when their SUV crashed through the Maternity BVM school building in Bustleton.
Around 3:30 p.m., after school had let out for the day, the female driver lost control of the vehicle, which can be seen here penetrating a wall. It’s not clear what caused the crash, but the injuries appeared to be minor.
Nov8
The FBI and police in the 7th District are searching for two men wanted for a Bustleton bank robbery in August. The suspects are believed to be the same two who robbed a Flourtown bank four days later.
On Aug. 20, the armed suspects demanded money from a teller at the TD Bank branch at 9996 Haldeman Ave. The teller cooperated and the suspects fled.
They are described as follows: continue reading »
Oct18
Capt. Joseph Zaffino of the 7th District issued a burglary alert yesterday in response to an uptick in certain parts of the district:
“7th District residents be alert for a number of burglaries occurring in a concentrated area our of district.
The blocks include the 9200-block of Old Bustleton Avenue, 1900 Nester Place, 9100 Bickley Street and 9200 Masland Street. continue reading »
Oct14
Kathy Fagan teaches literacy to non-native English speakers at Bustleton Library. Photo by Kirsten Stamn.
“Alright class, now which of these has food and which of these has actions?”
Kathy Fagan pointed to two words on the chalkboard in front of her: “ingredients” and “instructions”. For that day’s lesson, her small class of eight students discussed the concept of a recipe in their makeshift classroom in the basement of the Bustleton Library. In front of her was a table with an assortment of food-related items, ranging from olive oil to spices to dishes, objects to be used for a hands-on cooking demo at the end of class.
As a volunteer teacher working with The Center for Literacy, the nation’s largest nonprofit community-based literacy program, she has helped non-English speakers with their language barriers for about four years.
Read the rest of this story on our partner site, Philadelphia Neighborhoods.
Oct7
Anthony Concha behind the wheel of the car he uses for rally races. Photo by Pamela Seaton.
For Anthony Concha, rally racing has always been in his blood.
“Growing up, my grandfather was really into racing,” Concha said. “He pretty much promoted it within his family.”
As a young boy in Ecuador, Concha and his cousins attended races and helped their grandfather in the pit, activities that eventually spurred into a lifelong passion for the Bustleton resident and Archbishop Ryan grad.
Today, driving is still a family affair. With the help of his brother, John, and his cousins, Concha put together a rally car in the hopes of turning his hobby into a full-time career. He bought his 2001 Ford Focus from another driver, which he later customized for prime racing condition. continue reading »
Sep26
Friday – A man was pronounced dead at Aria Health-Torresdale after his body was dumped from a car near a Tacony cemetery Friday. The 41-year-old may have died of a drug overdose, and was found along the 6400-block of Cottage Street by Magnolia Cemetery around 4 p.m. Police later arrested the driver.
– Police have charged a Somerton chiropractor with with indecently assaulting a 69-year-old female patient. Christopher Walcott, 43, is accused of assaulting the woman during a massage he was giving her at Advanced Wellness Center of Pennsylvania on the 14000-block of Bustleton Avenue. continue reading »
Sep15
The area between Rhawn Street, Krewstown Road, Grant Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard has seen a spike in burglaries.
The following is a message from 7th District Capt. Joe Zaffino:
7th District residents, please be advised that there has been a spike in burglaries within the boundaries of Grant Avenue to Rhawn Street and Roosevelt Boulevard to Krewstown Road. continue reading »
Q: I bought my house in Bustleton only two months ago and now the roof is leaking. The home inspector said I had another two to three years before I had to do anything about the roof. My real estate agent said it’s my problem now. I feel like it’s only been two months so the seller should have known! Can I sue the seller?
A: There are too many unknowns, so the answer may vary. Whether you can sue anyone is a legal question for an attorney to answer. Contact a lawyer that specializes in real estate and he/she can explore your options, if there are any. continue reading »
