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Luis-Joshua Casenas finishes in 15th place at National Grades K-12 Chess Championship
December 10, 2024

To the editor: Just want to inform you my other son, Luis-Joshua Casenas, who is in 12th grade, also...

Asks if memorial plaque is still in place in front of ‘old North Pelham Town Hall’
December 5, 2024

To the editor: Could someone please tell me if the memorial plaque I originally paid for is still...

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Foto Feature: First look inside Village of Pelham's new Municipal Center
Foto Feature: First look inside Village of Pelham’s new Municipal Center
By Kiran Schwaderer, Managing Editor • December 19, 2024

The Village of Pelham Municipal Center built to house the mayor and trustees, administrative employees, the fire department and the police department in one building is beginning to be used by board members and employees. All construction will likely...

Classroom 105E at PMHS, where the school board plans to hold a work session Wednesday to discuss facilities improvements and student performance.
School board turns ‘mid-year retreat’ on facilities and student data into work session after criticism by state official
By Rich Zahradnik December 17, 2024

The school board will hold a public work session on district facilities and student performance Wednesday, rather than a "mid-year retreat" on those topics as originally announced on Friday. The switch came Tuesday after a state official interviewed by...

PMS to reopen Tuesday following flooding in building that caused early-morning evacuation
PMS to reopen Tuesday following flooding in building that caused early-morning evacuation
By Nate Reynoso, Social Media Editor • December 16, 2024

Students will return to classes at Pelham Middle School Tuesday after a pipe burst around 7:40 a.m. on Monday, forcing the school to close and sending students and teachers home for the day. Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Champ provided additional information...

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Foto Feature: PMHS welcomes 87 students into National Honor Society
Foto Feature: PMHS welcomes 87 students into National Honor Society
December 20, 2024

Editor's note: This press release was provided by the Pelham Union Free School District. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received...

Pelham Memorial High School
Pelham Memorial High School high honor roll for first quarter
December 20, 2024

The Pelham Memorial High School high honor roll for the first quarter was provided by the assistant principal's office. Acosta Almengo Gaby Agbenyega Rachel Ahitow Courtlyn Ai Renee Albarella Edie Albus Madeleine Alexander James Alfalahi Gabriel Aliaj Dion Almazan Brandy Alvarez Jayden Amado...

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Retailing executive Jim Lofgren named to become Pelham Chamber of Commerce president in January
Retailing executive Jim Lofgren named to become Pelham Chamber of Commerce president in January
By Oliver Lavallee, Assistant Managing Editor • December 10, 2024

Jim Lofgren, an executive with more than 15 years in retailing, has been named to succeed Cristina Chianese as president of the Pelham Chamber of Commerce...

Kids attend a party at Plaster Palace Pottery.
Plaster Palace Pottery celebrates more than a decade of parties, painting and perseverance
By Ciara Lynch, Assistant Education Editor • December 4, 2024

Plaster Palace Pottery, a popular location for craft parties in Larchmont owned by Pelham mom Emilia Grabowski, is celebrating 11 years in business. Available...

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PMHS girls basketball team starts off season unbeaten at 5-0, takes title at Brewster Tournament
PMHS girls basketball team starts off season unbeaten at 5-0, takes title at Brewster Tournament
By Conor Waters, Sports Editor • December 20, 2024

The PMHS girls basketball team started the 2024-25 season on an impressive five-game winning streak. The Pelicans captured the championship in the...

Kate Douglass bests her own 200m breaststroke world record at World Championships
Kate Douglass bests her own 200m breaststroke world record at World Championships
By Kira Findikyan, Assistant Managing Editor • December 13, 2024

Kate Douglass' strong performances continued at the 2024 Short Course National Championship in Budapest, Hungary, as she beat her own 200-meter short course...

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Pelham Examiner will be closed for the holidays Dec. 23-Jan. 3

The Pelham Examiner will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 23 to Jan. 3. The "office" will reopen on Jan. 6, when publication will resume. All timely...

With loooong two-week school break approaching, here are five great festive outings
With loooong two-week school break approaching, here are five great festive outings
By JJ Hetzer, Staff Reporter • December 16, 2024

As the holidays approach with a long two-week school break, here are five fun festive activities for Pelham families. 1. Westchester Winter Wonderland Right...

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Pelham Girl Scouts learn firsthand about careers that soar from women who fly airline jets and run LaGuardia
Pelham Girl Scouts learn firsthand about careers that soar from women who fly airline jets and run LaGuardia
By Amelia Pascual and Kate Stephens November 26, 2024

On, Nov. 9 at 7:30 a.m., our sixth grade Girl Scout Troop left Pelham to attend the 2024 Girl Scout LaGuardia Career Day. After a 30-minute drive,...

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We're only at 18% of our fundraising goal: Please take time during a busy fall to support YOUR community newspaper
We’re only at 18% of our fundraising goal: Please take time during a busy fall to support YOUR community newspaper
November 14, 2024

Dear Reader: Autumn is busy around here. Your newspaper has already covered the Pelham Children’s Center's Pumpkin Festival, the Pelham Civic Association...

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