Tuesday, April 16, 2013
The Lego Expo and Sale features creations from area kids.
The front window of Franklin’s Toys in Park Plaza is filled with tanks, fast cars, castles and more—all created from Legos. The local toy store’s annual Lego Expo and sale is currently underway. Owner Jeff Franklin said he has been involved in a Lego Expo for 30 years. Along with a 20 percent off sale on Legos, the Lego Fest also welcomes creations from area kids. Franklin said they usually have around 50 projects displayed in the windows. The ages of the Lego creators range from 3 to 21. “I love seeing the joy and pride on the kids faces when they drop off their creations,” Franklin said. “They just have so much fun doing it.” Those interested in having their Lego projects displayed can bring it to Franklin’s Toys from now until April 21…
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Patch spoke with Jeff Franklin about running a business in Severna Park.
The town of Severna Park is full of local businesses that provide great services for the community. In order to get a better sense of the owners and managers behind the businesses, Patch is introducing a new column. Severna Park Patch will talk with local business owners about life in Severna Park and how they got their start. This week Patch spoke with Franklin's Toys owner Jeff Franklin. Franklin's Toys has been in business since 1985 and the store itself is a dream destination for kids of all ages. In fact, Franklin's Toys has been around long enough that Franklin says he now sees second-generation customers—adults who used to be kids in the store now shop for kids of their own. Severna Park Patch: What is your favorite part about …
Friday, January 18, 2013
After the recent closing of a local business, area business owners want to remind the community why it’s important to shop local.
After hearing the news that BJ’s Blings and Things would be closing its doors for good, one local business owner thought it would be a good opportunity to remind the community of the importance of shopping local. Dawn Wilson, an owner of Side Street Framers in Severna Park, said she had no idea Blings and Things was closing and the news touched her personally. “It is so important for our local residents to support our small locally owned business, or we may see more have to close,” Wilson said. “I don't think people always realize that where they chose to spend their money makes such a huge difference for these local businesses.” Wilson, who owns Side Street Framers with her mom, said she and Franklin’s Toys owner Jeff Franklin co-chair …
Sunday, December 16, 2012
This week Path reported on a fatal hit-and-run and spoke with a Realtor about the Severna Park housing market.
Here's a look at some of the top stories from Severna Park Patch this week. To read more of any story, just click on the link. 1. UPDATE: Police Seek Driver in Fatal I-97 Hit-and-Run A 50-year-old Millersville man was killed early Tuesday morning after a hit-and-run on I-97. Police said the man was ejected from his truck after it crashed and then hit by another driver who fled the scene. The accident caused heavy traffic Tuesday morning. 2. Severna Park Housing Market Sees Rise in Sales The Severna Park housing market saw a significant increase in home sales during the month of November compared to last year's numbers. A local agent said when homeowners put their houses on the market now, they have slightly lower expectations—which has led…
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Patch offers a rundown of potential gifts from local businesses for someone on your shopping list.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your shopping list this holiday season? Patch can help. For the next few weeks, Severna Park Patch will visit local shops and business to find out what items they are offering to holiday shoppers looking to save, spend or splurge on gifts. Today’s gift ideas come from Franklin's Toys located at 558 Ritchie Highway. Franklin's Toys is a dream destination for any kid. The shelves are filled with all kinds of toys for children of all ages. The store's owner, Jeff Franklin, is as kind as can be and can recommend the perfect gift for any kid on your holiday gift list. Save (Items $20 or less) Spend (Items $45 or less) Splurge (Items $50 or more) Interested in seeing more items from Franklin's Toys? …
D. Fritz
6:40 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
A true gem. Read this article and made it a point to visit while in SP this past weekend with our three children (6, 7, and 9 years-old). A lovely store full of unique, quality toys. The kids loved it! more ›