The Naamans Creek Road turning lane doesn’t know what hit it.

It was humid to say the least – with the heat index in the low 100s – but Alex’s Lemonade Stand, as always, was a success.

Our overall total collected is lower than in years past. However, we have to consider that the number of stands has increased dramatically since we started our local stand in 2005.

A good percentage of the money was collected from the driver-side windows of generous travelers on Route 202 North. We stepped in gum, we burnt our ears, we risked our lives – but we got the money

This past weekend, I’d estimate raising nearly $1,250. And there’s still time to give. Visit www.firstgiving.com/alexschaddsford to donate online fast and securely.

Thanks to all who helped and all who contributed. It couldn’t be a success without all of you.

Anna makes a sale!

The stand itself.

This year’s stand was held in memory of Pat Brophy, my and Alex’s nurse.  Last year, we were named one of the top 100 stands in the country.

The Bolners stopped by for a visit!

Anna and I manning the stand in the shade.

For the past three years, I’ve held Alex’s Lemonade Stand in Glen Mills, Pa.  This weekend, I’ll be holding it once again at the Rita’s Water Ice and Philly Soft Pretzel Factory in Chadds Ford.  Click here for a map.

Last year, our stand was fortunate enough to be named one of the Top 100 Stands in the Country by the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation!  Let’s go for it again this year!

If you can’t make it to this year’s event - Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, 12-6pm - please donate to our Web site, Alex’s Chadds Ford.

After a day-long telethon at the CBS3 studios, KYW’s partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand rose nearly $700,000 for pediatric cancer research.  Every bit helps, from your spare change to a check.

Please help support Alex’s dream!

The Philadelphia Police are reporting an increase in robberies in Center City, Philadelphia.

In areas typically considered “safe” and “busy,” like Society Hill, Old City and even City Hall, robberies are on the rise. More than 300 have been reported in the past month. One suspect allegedly said to his victim, “I’ll blow your brains out” at Sixth and Spruce streets.

To keep citizens in the know, the Philadelphia Police have created a Web site that allows you to enter an address or intersection and see a list of crimes committed in that area within a certain time frame.

Click here to check out crime stats for your neighborhood, Center City or otherwise.

The third annual Chili Cook-off (not to be confused with 92.5 XTU’s 24th Anniversary Show) took place in Sewell, N.J., yesterday.  The “beautiful weather” boasted on the radio wasn’t exactly true, as the sunless sky and cold wind more than counterbalanced the heat from the chili.  But, hey…free chili.  I was happy.

Jason Michael Carroll and Sara Evans were the featured guests, and I think I’m a newfound fan of the Lost Trailers, as well.

Sara Evans performing onstage (she’s in the green…my camera’s zoom isn’t the greatest)

My cousin, Anna, and I, bearing the cold

And…our fellow attendees.