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Eight ways to jump into spring: Pelham and areas nearby offer family-friendly activities for the season
Eight ways to jump into spring: Pelham and areas nearby offer family-friendly activities for the season
By Gillian Ho, Deputy Managing Editor • April 23, 2025

With warmer weather and flowers blooming, Pelham, Westchester County and the Bronx offer numerous activities celebrating spring for families to enjoy. Here are some fun places to try out as you take in the new season. Pelham Public Library Like...

Siwanoy Principal Johnson goes on leave of absence; Kramer-Gilbert replaces him in acting role
Siwanoy Principal Johnson goes on leave of absence; Kramer-Gilbert replaces him in acting role
By Lark Martin, Executive Editor • April 12, 2025

Siwanoy Elementary School Principal Farid Johnson began a leave of absence on March 26, with Susan Kramer-Gilbert, who retired from the same post in 2020, installed as acting principal. Siwanoy families were informed of Johnson's absence and temporary...

Junior League plans for modernizing and expanding Woodland Park include butterfly garden, treehouse, new playground equipment
Junior League plans for modernizing and expanding Woodland Park include butterfly garden, treehouse, new playground equipment
By Kiran Schwaderer, Managing Editor • April 9, 2025

The Junior League of Pelham presented plans to revitalize Woodland Park at the March 25 meeting of the Village of Pelham Board of Trustees, outlining updates, repairs and expansions needed due to heavy use of the playground during the ten years since...

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Siwanoy Principal Johnson goes on leave of absence; Kramer-Gilbert replaces him in acting role
Siwanoy Principal Johnson goes on leave of absence; Kramer-Gilbert replaces him in acting role
By Lark Martin, Executive Editor • April 12, 2025

Siwanoy Elementary School Principal Farid Johnson began a leave of absence on March 26, with Susan Kramer-Gilbert, who retired from the same post in 2020,...

Foto Feature: Sock 'n' Buskin production of 'Urinetown' takes PMHS stage with songs and social commentary
Foto Feature: Sock ‘n’ Buskin production of ‘Urinetown’ takes PMHS stage with songs and social commentary
By Oliver Lavallee, Assistant Managing Editor • April 7, 2025

The Sock 'n' Buskin's production of the musical "Urinetown," which ran this weekend at Pelham Memorial High School, is set in a town where people have...

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New restaurant La La Taqueria soft launches on Fifth Avenue, replacing Cafe Latino
New restaurant La La Taqueria soft launches on Fifth Avenue, replacing Cafe Latino
By Nate Reynoso, Social Media Editor • April 21, 2025

La La Taqueria, a new taco joint at 108 Fifth Ave., began a soft opening on April 11 as a training period for its staff. During the period, La La Taqueria...

After 12-year absence, Depot Dave returns to Fifth Avenue with storefront location offering cooking classes
After 12-year absence, Depot Dave returns to Fifth Avenue with storefront location offering cooking classes
By Scarlett Hanlon, Entertainment Editor • February 19, 2025

Dave Katz, also known as Depot Dave, plans to soon offer cooking classes in the shop on the corner of Fifth and Lincoln avenues that previously housed...

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PMHS teams swing into spring with boys lacrosse undefeated and Taylor Green breaking girls lax scoring record
PMHS teams swing into spring with boys lacrosse undefeated and Taylor Green breaking girls lax scoring record
By Conor Waters, Sports Editor • April 14, 2025

A new season of spring sports is underway at Pelham Memorial High School, with the first few weeks of games played before spring break and some teams in...

Foto Feature: Pelham Little League season kicks off with annual parade through town
Foto Feature: Pelham Little League season kicks off with annual parade through town
By Samantha Chalissery, Staff Reporter • April 14, 2025

To begin the new season with tradition, all the Pelham Little League teams marched through town during the annual parade on April 5. The baseball players,...

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'My involvement with the Pelham Examiner has helped me grow professionally and personally'
‘My involvement with the Pelham Examiner has helped me grow professionally and personally’

Dear Reader, I am JJ Hetzer, and I am a staff reporter for the Pelham Examiner. (This is my cat Spot. He is not officially on the staff, though...

Eight ways to jump into spring: Pelham and areas nearby offer family-friendly activities for the season
Eight ways to jump into spring: Pelham and areas nearby offer family-friendly activities for the season
By Gillian Ho, Deputy Managing Editor • April 23, 2025

With warmer weather and flowers blooming, Pelham, Westchester County and the Bronx offer numerous activities celebrating spring for families to enjoy....

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New York State’s proposed school cell phone ban: Threat to teens’ mental health and safety
By JJ Hetzer March 8, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent proposal to ban cell phones in all New York public and charter schools has sparked debate among students, parents and...

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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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