Inside a Havertown couple’s Shore cottage | Inquirer Haverford
Plus, a former state trooper is sentenced to prison over his deepfake pornography.
Hello, Haverford!
Fall has been relatively warm so far, but a change in the polar vortex could mean chilly weather and even a few snowflakes in the coming weeks. Wishing you could go back to Shore season? While we can’t rewind the clock, we can give you a peek inside a Havertown couple’s unplugged Ocean City retreat.
Also this week, a township resident and former state trooper was sentenced to prison for creating deepfake pornography. Plus, a popular New York bakery is eyeing the region for future expansion.
— Lisa Dukart (haverford@inquirer.com)
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Decades after launching a search for a Jersey Shore cottage to call their own, Havertown couple Steve and Regina Pannepacker finally made that dream a reality in 2015.
In the years since, they’ve turned their three-bedroom, one-bathroom Ocean City cottage into a cozy gathering place for family and friends. In a nod to their passions, it’s filled with surfboards, sea glass, and books.
“It’s a combination of Ralph Lauren and a Hawaiian style,” Steve said of the eclectic mix.
Noticeably absent is a TV or Wi-Fi, an intentional choice to encourage conversation.
💡 Community news
Havertown resident and former state trooper Stephen Kamnik has been sentenced to five to 10 years in state prison for creating thousands of deepfake pornography images, some depicting a 12-year-old girl. He will have to register as a sex offender and is barred from working in law enforcement.
Delaware County voters on Tuesday approved a $120 million bond referendum to conserve open space. It gives council 10 years to issue bonds toward projects that would protect drinking water sources, wildlife habitats, wetlands, and more. It’s projected to cost less than $24 for the average household each year. See other election results here.
Speaking of the election, county residents can recycle unwanted yard signs tomorrow and Saturday at Rose Tree Park in Media.
Delaware County recently launched an online directory where families can access doula services. The Delco Doula Collaborative has trained 30 county residents to work alongside trained doulas. The Inquirer’s Sarah Gantz delves into the program and how it’s providing support for families.
Haverford Township is seeking residents’ feedback about its possible zoning ordinance updates as it plots the community’s next decade. Take the survey here.
🗺️ Other nearby news
Lower Merion Township is weighing an ordinance that would restrict any potential future data centers to a former industrial corridor in Bala Cynwyd.
Developer Brian O’Neill, who was seeking to build a nearly 5-million-square-foot data center campus in King of Prussia, is suing township officials again after they rejected his proposal. This time he’s also seeking monetary damages.
Suburban Square is welcoming two new businesses. Running brand On opened last week and Maeve, Anthropologie’s popular in-house brand, is opening a standalone store in the Ardmore shopping center today.
🏫 Schools briefing
The School District of Haverford Township is among the best school districts in Pennsylvania for 2027, according to the latest ranking from data firm Niche. The district came in No. 25 in the state and got an “A” grade.
🍽️ On our plate
Popular New York joint Magnolia Bakery is entering the Philadelphia market. While the first locations will be in Mount Laurel and Rittenhouse Square, the franchisees are eyeing Ardmore and other parts of the Main Line for further expansion.
South Philadelphia eatery Taco Heart has soft opened for walk-up service at the Ardmore Farmers Market.
🎳 Things to do
🎸 Peppino D’Agostino: Hear the Italian guitarist perform live. ⏰ Friday, Nov. 6, 7:30-10 p.m. 💵 $26.50-$36.70 📍 Kelly Center
🎶 Eggy: The jam band will perform for two nights. ⏰ Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. 💵 $35.67-$72.42 📍 Ardmore Music Hall
🐉 How to Train Your Dragon: Catch a screening of the 2010 animated film. ⏰ Saturday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m. 💵 $6.75-$7.75 📍 Bryn Mawr Film Institute
🎁 Artisan Holiday Market: Get a jump on holiday shopping at this market, which features over 30 artists selling a range of goods. ⏰ Sunday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 💵 Pay as you go 📍 Main Line Art Center
🏡 On the market
This 1945 Colonial in Havertown’s Beechwood neighborhood has a cozy entryway with a wood-burning stove set in a brick wall. The first floor features a family room, dining room, office, and kitchen. There’s also a sitting room with a full bathroom that could be converted into a first-floor suite. There are four bedrooms upstairs and additional living space outdoors thanks to a covered front porch, and a deck and patio out back that open onto a fenced yard. There’s an open house Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.
See more photos of the home here.
Price: $699,000 | Size: 2,876 SF | Acreage: 0.15
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