97-Year-Old Fire Victim Meets Rescuers | Charles E. Shorday Dies

In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Fri Dec 22. Cookie Exchange Day
👩‍🚒 97-Year-Old Fire Victim Meets His Rescuers
⚰️ Charles E. Shorday, Founder of Shorday’s, Dies at 92
🚨 Feasterville Wawa Theft: Police Charge 28-Year-Old
⛅️ Weather + 🏈 Sports + 🎭 Events
🎖️ Local Business Directory + 💁‍♂️ Feature your Business

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97-Year-Old Fire Victim Meets His Rescuers in Heartwarming Ceremony

In an emotional reunion in Hatboro, two police officers were honored for their bravery in saving 97-year-old Joe Keegan from a house fire on Thanksgiving Day. The heartwarming event highlighted the officers' heroism and the gratefulness of the man they rescued.

Sergeant Aaron Simon and Officer Rob McMahon were recognized for their courageous actions in responding to a fire call on Fairview Avenue early Thanksgiving morning. The officers broke into the burning house through the back door and rescued Mr. Keegan from his second-floor bedroom. Keegan expressed profound gratitude to the officers, referring to them as warriors who risked their lives to save him. He humorously described their assistance in getting him out of the house as "the sweetest ride I ever had!"

Charles E. Shorday Sr., Founder of Shorday’s Thriftway, Dies Aged 92

Charles E. Shorday Sr., a respected Abington native and a prominent figure in the supermarket industry, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, at the age of 92. He was as a successful entrepreneur, veteran, and philanthropist.

Mr. Shorday's remarkable career in the grocery business spanned several decades, during which he operated 23 grocery stores across Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, and Delaware Counties. His passion for the supermarket industry was evident in his dedication to his stores, particularly Shorday’s Thriftway, located at 1411 Old York Road in Abington. This store, opened in 1979, held a special place in his heart and was his favorite.

Feasterville Wawa Theft: Police Charge 28-Year-Old with Felony

Mohemmed Masad, a 28-year-old man from Philadelphia, has been charged by the Lower Southampton Township Police Department following a theft incident at a Wawa at 929 Bustleton Pike in Feasterville.

Masad is facing charges of felony retail theft and receiving stolen property. The police report detailed that he entered the store, took two red Wawa carry bags, and filled them with cartons of Newport Menthol and Marlboro Menthol Green cigarettes from behind an unattended counter. After loading the bags with the cigarettes, Masad left the store without paying for the items.

Police expressed gratitude to the Lower Moreland Police for their role in apprehending Masad, following a theft similar to previous incidents.

Today is…

National Cookie Exchange Day, a festive event where people gather to share homemade cookies at holiday parties. Attendees face the challenge of choosing which cookies to bring, from thumbprint jam and gingerbread to funfetti cookies or lemon squares.

TIP 50: Ride The Wave!

Embrace the temporary nature of emotions by visualizing them as a wave you can surf. Understand that intense feelings, much like a wave, will eventually peak and then subside. When emotions run high, take a moment to picture yourself riding this "emotional wave," and remember that it will eventually diminish over time.

🎄Pro Holiday Light Displays:
The Macy’s Christmas Light Show
Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show
Lumino City Holiday Lights Festival
Holiday Garden Railway
A Longwood Christmas
Rose Tree Park Festival of Lights & Holiday Village
Electrical Spectacle Light Show

🎄Local Home Holiday Light Displays:
Brendan Cir & Terwood Rd, Huntingdon Valley
2188 Schaeffer Rd, Abington
600 Orchard Way, Hatboro
Maloney Lights 644 Cypress Rd, Warminster
Overlook Ave, Willow Grove (Lights synched to music every day 5-7pm)

Now Thru Dec 25
Follow The Star: A 2023 Adventure
Month-Long Grand Illumination

Fri Dec 22
Ugly Sweater Contest at Moss Mill
DJ Nick Spinelli at Steam Club

Sat Dec 23
Christmas Pajama Party at Steam Club
Pizza with Santa
Family Magic Show Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater
$10 Regal Movie Tickets
Free Pictures with Santa

Mon Dec 25
Merry Christmas!

🏈 Eagles 

Following the Philadelphia Eagles' loss in Week 15, quarterback Jalen Hurts addressed his post-game comments that had raised some eyebrows. After the team's 20-17 defeat to the Seahawks, marking their third consecutive loss, Hurts had questioned the team's commitment.

Clarifying his remarks on Thursday, Hurts indicated that his initial statement was primarily a reflection on his own performance rather than a critique of his teammates. The 25-year-old quarterback explained that he intended his comments to be a self-motivational tool, aiming to inspire both himself and his teammates to perform better. 

🏒 Flyers

Philip Tomasino led the Nashville Predators with two goals in their 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. For the Flyers, Morgan Frost and Sean Couturier scored, but the team's nine-game point streak, during which they went 7-0-2, was ended by the loss. Flyers' goalie Samuel Ersson made 28 saves in the game.

🏀 Sixers

Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers' star and reigning MVP, is on track to lead the NBA in scoring for the third consecutive season. Despite this impressive feat, some critics argue that Embiid benefits excessively from free throws. However, former NBA player JJ Redick, who played alongside Embiid for two seasons in Philadelphia, has challenged this narrative. Redick, who appeared in nearly 150 games for the Sixers, has firsthand experience of Embiid's exceptional talent. Since retiring, Redick has established himself in the broadcasting and podcasting arena, leveraging his insider perspective on the game and players like Embiid.

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