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Girl Scout Robber Confesses, Police Say

The 31-year-old former Berwyn resident is charged in other recent incidents, too.

Tredyffrin Township police on Wednesday announced an arrest, and a confession, in the Jan. 20 robbery from a Girl Scout cookie sale at the Berwyn Pathmark, according to TE Patch. Jevon Michael Avis, 31, of Carlisle, and formerly of the 300 block of Beechwood Avenue in Berwyn, was arrested Tuesday evening. He admitted stealing from the scouts in an interview with a police detective, police say. Avis is charged with robbery and related crimes in that case, as well as facing charges in a purse-snatching that happened Monday at Pathmark. His arraignment and preliminary hearing in Devon District Court are pending. On Jan. 20, according to police, a man they now identify as Avis stole from a Pathmark plastic donation container intended to …

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It's Time to Register for Girl Scouts Summer Camps

The Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ offers camp options focused on activities and experiences that will help young girls build courage, confidence and character.

Although it is cold and blustery out, parents and children all over New Jersey are already exploring summer camp options. In a time where costs are skyrocketing and everything is becoming more and more expensive, it is comforting to know that girls can still have an affordable and amazing experience this summer at camp offered by the Girl Scouts. If you have ever gone to summer camp you probably have fond memories of sitting around the camp fire roasting marshmallows, singing everywhere you went, making new best friends and spending sunny days underneath the trees. Some things change, but these traditions remain the same. Today’s campers learn how to shoot a bow and arrow, cook over a camp fire, swim in a lake or pool, climb a rock wall, …

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Local Girl Scout Troop to Set Up Cookie Booth Outside Acme

The girls from Daisy Troop 4400 be be at Acme on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sweet tooth? The local girl scouts from Daisy Troop 4400 will be outside the Phoenixville Acme tomorrow selling cookies. Hurry up though, because the troop will only be at the store from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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When Does the Girl Scout Cookie Sale Start?

The annual Girl Scout cookie sale is about to begin. Find out where to buy cookies near you.

  The 2013 Girl Scout Cookie Sale runs from January 17 through March 3. The Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania partner with ABC Bakers for this annual sale. Cookies are $4 per box.  Eight Varieties to Choose From Where To Buy Cookies Many local malls, grocery stores, and events will feature Girl Scout Cookie Booths. Enter your zip code next to the Find Cookies icon on the Girl Scout website to locate a cookie sale near you.  Take a look at the list below of some cookie sales in the area.  Wawa Exton Square Mall Plymouth Meeting Mall Willow Grove Park Mall SEPTA “What Can a Girl Do?” “What Can a Girl Do?” it the theme for this year's cookie sale which continues its tradition of helping girls to develop essential life skills while earning …

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Local Girl Scouts Hit the Trails at Valley Forge

The scouts celebrated National Trails Day and the 100th anniversary of the girl scouts.

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP). VALLEY FORGE, Pa — As part of its centennial celebration, the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) celebrated National Trails Day with a special outdoor education and nature appreciation event for Girl Scouts from across eastern Pennsylvania on June 2. Girl Scouts and their friends and families enjoyed a series of activities like hikes, a Trails Fair, health and wellness education, conservation/wildlife & safety educational clinics and volunteer plant cleanup for older Scouts. GSEP celebrated its 100th Anniversary with a birthday cake cutting ceremony.

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