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House passes Shapiro’s terror-free investing bill

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A bill to ban the investment of Pennsylvania public pension funds in foreign companies that have significant business ties to terrorist nations was unanimously passed by the House this month. Read Story

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MULTIMEDIA: Elkins Park hiker, two others still detained in Iran

Tuesday marked the one-hundred forty-fourth day since Elkins Park resident Josh Fattal and two fellow hikers were detained in Iran.

Fattal and his companions, Shane Bauer and Sarah Shourd, have yet to be tried in an Iranian court and have not been given the right to speak to a lawyer.

The families held three vigils around the country, including in Glenside, Pa., to ask that the three be freed in time for the holidays.Read Story

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Six-year-old sews for furry friends

Dec 23rd, at 2:10pm

Never underestimate the ability of that classic canine cartoon character Scooby-Doo to inspire children. Read More

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Collegeville home damaged by fire

Dec 23rd, at 6:56am

COLLEGEVILLE — A two-alarm fire along Sixth Avenue destroyed a garage and caused heavy damage to a residence Monday morning. Read More

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Bird center owner decides to close doors

Dec 23rd, at 6:56am

As a business owner for nearly a decade Marsha Pearson, owner of Philly Wild Bird in the Willow Grove Shopping Center, said she has learned to pick… Read More

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Video: Santa comes to Norristown

Dec 23rd, at 6:56am

The Greater Norristown Police Athletic Leage and Noristown Parks & Recreation Departments hosted their annual holiday party Monday after a snowy… Read More

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‘Avatar’ is cinematic magic

Dec 23rd, at 6:56am

After the stunning success of 1997’s “Titanic,” the film’s auteur, James Cameron, wanted to follow up immediately with a futuristic fantasy… Read More

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SLIDE SHOW: LaSalle wins PA title in snowdown

Dec 23rd, at 1:00pm

This is what the Explorers had been playing for since each one of them laced up their cleats and stepped foot on a high school football field for the… Read More


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