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NRA: Put Armed Security in Every School Now
The National Rifle Association (NRA) called on Congress to act immediately to put armed security officers in every school and make sure "blanket safety" is in place before school resumes after holiday...
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NRA: Put Armed Security in Every School Now
The National Rifle Association (NRA) called on Congress to act immediately to put armed security officers in every school and make sure "blanket safety" is in place before school resumes after holiday...
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Health Tip: Is It the Flu or a Cold?
It's still not too late to get a flu shot. There's been a big increase in flu cases in Pennsylvania in recent weeks. The following health tip is from the Pa. Department of Health: Influenza, also known...
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What Will Be Andy Reid's Legacy?
Dick Vermeil is beloved in Philadelphia. As the coach who turned the Philadelphia Eagles into a playoff contender and beat the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship in 1980, Vermeil will always have a...
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Adopt a Local Pet Near Willow Grove
Many animals are in need of a new home this holiday season and there are a number of local shelters that havea a variety of pets to adopt. Whether you're looking for a dog, cat, bird, or even a horse,...
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PA Puts State Financial Data Online in the Name of Transparency
By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent HARRISBURG — Efforts to bring transparency to Pennsylvania state government have turned up a tangible product: a website full of numbers and figures for the...
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Last Minute Gift Ideas: Tickets
Do you still have last minute holiday shopping to do? Tickets to a local sporting event, theatre, concert, or museum make a great gift. Consider some of the options below for those on your gift list....
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Local 14-Year-Old Threatens to Kill Classmates; NRA Responds 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: Elderly Woman Found Dead in...
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Five Things You Need to Know About Festivus
Don’t you ever long for a time when you can say exactly what’s on your mind—maybe get some things bothering you off of your chest—and end the night with an old-fashioned wrestling match? In this...
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State Roundup: 2012 Ends with Harrisburg Debt Under Scrutiny
By PA Independent HARRISBURG– As 2012 draws to a close, it’s clear municipal finances will be a hot topic in 2013. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle said this week they want an investigation of...
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40% Chance of a White Christmas
We're still expecting a bit of snow Christmas Eve, but the weather looks like it is going to get messy after the holiday with sleet and freezing rain expected Wednesday. Here's the forecast from the...
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Same Season Song for Philadelphia Eagles: A Loss
It ended. Like most games have ended for the Philadelphia Eagles this year. With a loss. The last home game of the year. The last home game for Coach Andy Reid? It ended as quarterback Nick Foles once...
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Track Santa's Journey on Christmas Eve
For more than 50 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) have tracked Santa’s flight. According to NORAD, it uses four high-tech systems to track Santa – radar,...
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The Best Gift I Ever Got Was a Book, and That Book Was _____
Courtesy of the ReadKiddoRead Foundation Are you giving books to your kids as gifts? Which ones are you picking out for friends and family? ReadKiddoRead asked authors, athletes and celebrities to...
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The 12 Best Children's Books of 2012
Courtesy of the ReadKiddoRead Foundation Maurice Sendak once said that one of the best things about being a maker of children’s books was that his audience kept being born. It’s true, of course: The...
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Five Things You Need to Know About Christmas
Whether your love of Christmas is rooted in religion or you’re more of the “be good for goodness sake” variety, the trappings of a modern Christmas are common to all who celebrate the season: the...
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What Christmas Specials Are on TV Today?
If your holiday plans include settling down to watch TV and relax, here's a list of Christmas specials. Tuesday's selections range from "Matchmaker Santa" and other holiday movies showing all day on...
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