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Viewfinder: Operation Blessing Takes Over WDHS
So many toys and so many hands to sort them. No, it’s not Santa’s workshop—but it looks pretty close. Members of the National Honor Society (NHS) worked for close to three hours Friday afternoon...
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Pennsylvania has its First Openly Gay GOP Representative
By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania has its first openly gay Republican state lawmaker. State Rep. Mike Fleck, R-Huntingdon, came out in story published the Huntington Daily...
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Hands off! Ruling Makes it Tougher for State to Seize Private Property
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent HARRISBURG – A Commonwealth Court ruling is being hailed as a victory for property rights and a small blow against civil asset forfeiture laws, which allow the state to...
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Naked Mannequin; Route 202 Opens; $50 Million Winner and More
Just in case you missed a day at Patch, which can happen but shouldn't (sign up for our free newsletters), here's a look at the top headlines around our area this week: Help A Local Girl Get Her...
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State Roundup: A Time for New Beginnings
By PA Independent Staff HARRISBURG — The last month of 2012 kicked off with a number of new beginnings in Harrisburg. The first skirmishes of the state budget were fought this week as the Corbett...
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'Jihad Jane,' Terrorist Wannabe in Montgomery
Colleen "Jihad Jane" LaRose was an amateur terrorist "wannabe" who converted to Islam via instant message, got homesick just a few weeks into her alleged "jihad," never visited a mosque, and frequently...
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Geminids Meteor Shower May Have Company
It's been a disappointing fall for meteor watchers. October's Orionids made a more modest showing than many observers hoped, and November's Leonids were even harder to spot. If you spent any...
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Philadelphia Eagles Pull Out Last-Second Victory
The losing streak eventually had to end. And rookie quarterback Nick Foles did it in grand fashion, throwing a last-second touchdown pass to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 23-21. "Fly Eagles Fly, on...
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Who's Hiring in Willow Grove?
Finding a job these days can be extremely difficult, so Patch is trying to make things a little easier by compiling openings in the local area. Here are the following positions listed this past week on...
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Warm Start, Cool Middle, Mild Finish
December has definitely started on a different note than November. Temperatures so far are running several degrees above average and arctic-type cold is in short supply, confined to Europe and Alaska....
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Regional Roundup: Council Rock Mourning After Saturday's Accident
Council Rock Community Mourning After Saturday's Accident: One former Council Rock School District student was killed in a car accident Saturday, and four current students were injured. Read the...
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Facebook Servers Down Monday Evening
Don't panic. Don't check your computers. Don't call the authorities. Those pictures of your kids eating ice cream funny will have to wait. Facebook is down for many users, as of Monday evening. No...
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PennDOT, Police to Launch 'Operation Safe Holiday' Campaign
Officials will discuss “Operation Safe Holiday,” an initiative including seat-belt, aggressive-driving and impaired-driving enforcement, and the consequences of driving impaired by drugs or alcohol at...
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Traffic Restrictions This Week in Upper Moreland
Daytime construction work to impact travel where the PA Turnpike (I-276) crosses Easton Road on Rt. 611 in Upper Moreland Township. STATE ROUTE 611 (Easton Road): Loftus Construction Co., the...
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State Receives "Obamacare" Info From Feds
By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s administration received new information about implementing a health insurance exchange and a Medicaid expansion on Monday, two major...
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RECALL: Homer's All Purpose Bucket Mugs for Fire Hazard
Home Depot is recalling approximately 3,700 mugs sold during October 2012 for fire hazard. The Homer All-Purpose Bucket Mug's silver colored cumulated bucket handle below the rim can spark when used in...
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Upper Moreland Zoning Board Public Hearing
The following agenda was posted on uppermoreland.org: ALL PARTIES WHO DESIRE TO BE HEARD UPON THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE SECRETARY PRIOR TO THE TIME AND DATE OF THE HEARING. P.H....
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Recent Arrests in Upper Moreland Township
New arrests Posted 12/10/2012: - Denise Henry of Willow Grove was arrested for assault and related charges on 12/8/2012. - Alex Cody Demko of Chalfont was charged with DUI Controlled Substances...
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12-12-12 Concert to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Victims
Several huge names in music are lending their talents to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts at the “12-12-12” concert on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Every penny sold from ticket sales will go directly to Sandy...
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Holiday Cookie Recipes
One of the most important holiday questions to ask yourself is: What kind of cookies will you be baking for your get-togethers this season? From sweet to savory, holiday cookies come in all shapes and...
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