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Michael's to host 'grand opening' celebration on Friday, October 24

Michael’s to host ‘grand opening’ celebration on Friday, October 24

October 21, 2025

Michaels, the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, will host a Grand Opening community celebration for its new location in Pelham Manor on Friday, October 24th from  9 AM...

Local store Wise Hardware permanently closes after loss of William ‘Billy Wise’ Weinblatt

Local store Wise Hardware permanently closes after loss of William ‘Billy Wise’ Weinblatt

By Kiran Schwaderer, Executive Editor
September 30, 2025

According to a note on the Wise Hardware storefront from the Weinblatt family, after the passing of owner William 'Billy Wise' Weinblatt on September 13, Wise Hardware will be permanently closed.

From left, Trustee Timothy Case, Manor Fire Chief Michael Greco, Capt. Geoffrey FioRito, Naomi FioRito, Hailey FioRito and Mayor Jennifer Monachino Lapey

Pelham Manor FD Captain Geoffrey FioRito has spent his life as a first responder; he can adjust that crick in your neck too

By Natalie Bass, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2025

In a town of strivers who want their kids to get a top high school education and go to the best colleges, Pelham native Geoffrey FioRito is a reminder that slow and steady can still win the race. After...

Filya Ljucovic, just 18 when she came to America, made her dream of running a hair salon come true

Filya Ljucovic, just 18 when she came to America, made her dream of running a hair salon come true

By Liam Cepler
September 17, 2025

As a young girl in Montenegro, Filya Ljucovic was always interested in hair and makeup. Little did she know that someday, after immigrating to America, she would turn that interest into a thriving business. At...

At Radiate Yoga, Lisa Stiefvater delivers peace, connection and community to Pelham on a mat

At Radiate Yoga, Lisa Stiefvater delivers peace, connection and community to Pelham on a mat

By Zoe Fellner, Staff Reporter
August 6, 2025

For many people, yoga is about stretching and flexibility. But for true believers, yoga is more than rolling out a mat and going into cat-cow and downward dog poses. It's a transcendent experience that...

Providing connection, goodies and activities, vendors at Pelham Market have become part of the community

Providing connection, goodies and activities, vendors at Pelham Market have become part of the community

By Samantha Chalissery, Staff Reporter
August 4, 2025

Every Sunday morning, one end of Harmon Avenue undergoes a metamorphosis: a crescent-shaped stretch of road reserved for commuter parking is transformed by a bustling horde of shoppers and vendors into...

Kenny, longtime Manager of Manor Cards LLC, poses next to his farewell poster.

Sad day in Four Corners as Kenny, manager of the Card Shoppe, retires

By Scarlett Hanlon, Staff Reporter
July 16, 2025

Monday was a sad day for customers of the Manor Card Shoppe in Four Corners. Kenny, the friendly face behind the counter for almost two decades, the guy who seemed to know everyone's name, had retired.  “Kenny...

Pelham Chamber of Commerce president Jim Lofgren

Chamber of Commerce opens its doors to Pelham residents

By Charlotte Hong, Business Editor
June 30, 2025

The Pelham Chamber of Commerce launched a new membership drive last month for professionals who live in town but work either in New York City or Westchester County or from home. The goal of the program...

Offering more than just a meal: Pelican Room opens downtown

Offering more than just a meal: Pelican Room opens downtown

By Zoe Fellner, Staff Reporter
June 27, 2025

On June 22nd, the Pelican Room, a new café, restaurant and speakeasy located at 148 Fifth Ave., opened its doors for a soft opening this past weekend and officially opened to the public June 25. More...

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 is only taking dine-in and take-out orders but...

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 Sweet Lincoln. The move marks his return to downtown...

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