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Deadline for Political Letters to the Editor
As Election Day approaches on Nov. 6, Bucks and Montgomery Patches are enacting a deadline for all letters to the editor on political and election matters. All letters should be emailed to your editor...
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Avoid a Home Repair Scam
Many people in this area suffered roof and home damage following the storm earlier this week. Sadly, there are people who will come to damaged areas and try to take advantage of the situation....
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Montgomery County Declares 'Code Blue' for Saturday and Sunday
Information provided by Montgomery County Health Department: The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Health Department and the Montgomery County Department of...
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Next Food Network Star Holding Open Casting in Philadelphia
On Thursday, Nov. 8, Food Network will be in Philadelphia holding an open casting call for season 9 of The Next Food Network Star. According to Casting Associate for The Next Food Network Star,...
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Montgomery County Declares 'Code Blue' Weather Emergency
The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Health Department and the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency...
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Are Philadelphia Eagles Ready for Prime Time?
For many Philadelphia Eagles fans, this season already seems like one of lost hope. The Birds stand at 3-4 and face the New Orleans Saints in prime time action on "Monday Night Football." After last...
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Jill Biden to Campaign in the Area Today
Today Dr. Jill Biden will deliver remarks at grassroots supporters events in Pennsylvania. Dr. Biden will be joined by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter for Saturday's events. Dr. Biden and Mayor...
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Libertarian Party Will Appear on Pennsylvania Ballots
Pennsylvania voters will see four pairs of names on their ballots when making their choice for the next President and Vice President of the United States on Nov. 6. Along with the Democratic Party's...
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40,785 in Montgomery County Remain Without Power
In the most recent PECO update, from Friday afternoon, PECO reports about 125,000 customers still without power: Montgomery County = 38,000 Bucks County = 75,000 Chester County = 5,500 Delaware...
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RECALL: Carrot Chips for Potential Salmonella Contamination
Information from the Food and Drug Administration: Bolthouse Farms is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Bolthouse Farms® 16-ounce Carrot Chips following a routine sampling event, conducted...
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Turn Back Clocks, Learn Daylight Saving Time Facts
Tomorrow is the day sleep lovers wait all year for—the end of daylight saving time means a one-hour rollback on the clocks and a precious extra hour of slumber. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on...
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Hundreds Score Touchdown for Childhood Cancer
Hundreds of football players and enthusiasts gathered at Dennis F. Landis Memorial Park in Horsham on Saturday afternoon with one goal in mind – to raise money and awareness for Alex’s Lemonade Stand...
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Power Update: 90% Restored; 16,337 to Go
On Saturday, local utility companies restored power to about 25,000 customers, but they still have more than 16,000 to go. In a press release Saturday night, PECO reported that 15,000 customers...
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Pink Ribbons = Profit For Charities Too
As I said in last week's column, the pink ribbon stands for breast cancer; but for many businesses, it represents huge, huge profits. Sadly, some of the charities that purport to want a cure have lost...
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Clinton to Visit Pa on Monday
President Bill Clinton will rally Democratic supporters in the key swing state of Pennsylvania on Monday, the day before Election Day. Clinton will speak to supporters and volunteers at events in...
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Nor'easter Could Arrive Tuesday Night
Just as the Philadelphia suburbs are getting back on their feet following their encounter with Hurricane Sandy last week, another serious coastal storm has the area in its crosshairs. The Mt....
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What if Sandy Hit on Election Day?
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent HARRISBURG — More than 250 of Pennsylvania‘s roughly 9,000 polling places were still without power Friday morning, creating a challenge for election officials as Election...
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State Roundup — Three Days to the Election
By PA Independent Staff HARRISBURG — Three days before voters go to the polls, all eyes in Pennsylvania are on the coming election. Even as the campaign season comes to an end, Pennsylvania may see a...
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Beware: Robo-call Says Election is Wednesday
Mark Schultz was "a little dumbstruck," but not surprised when he received a robo-call at his house in Holliston, Massachusetts Saturday around noon. The call said "Hi, I'm one of your neighbors in...
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