No indemnity for frackers
By Jack FirnenoWire Staff WriterAt a public meeting on fracking hosted by the League of Women Voters in Warrington last week, the conversation turned to Pennsylvania State Senate Bill 411.Currently up for vote, the bill would...
A new page for MontCo libraries
By Jack FirnenoWire Staff WriterLast Tuesday, Len Moskoff gave a 70-minute presentation on Charlie Chaplin. The 71-year-old retired accountant spent weeks researching the iconic silent film star, and hours teaching himself how to use PowerPoint.Two...
Crosstown Traffic: Plans for Willow Grove Base will affect nearby towns
By Jack FirnenoWire Staff WriterThe Horsham Land Redevelopment Association (HLRA) board of directors voted to submit its plans for redeveloping the land currently housing the former Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Willow Grove...
Healthy Living: Get to the gym — and stay there
By Jack FirnenoWire Staff WriterThanksgiving’s a distant memory, Christmas came and went and New Year’s was a blur. Now it’s January, and you’re feeling those extra holiday pounds while thinking about how to improve yourself...
UPd8: Fitzpatrick’s new anti-poverty bill, endorsements for Naughton and Strouse
By Tom WaringStaff WriterU.S. Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick last week introduced a bipartisan bill to increase modernization and local control of anti-poverty block grants, but one of his opponents was not impressed.Fitzpatrick (R-8th dist.) joined Democratic...
Hatboro: Eaton Park projects back up for debate
The Hatboro Council is once again looking for public input on what, if any, changes should be made to Eaton Park.A resident committee charged with collecting public opinion and advising the Council’s decision on work...
Lower Moreland addresses snow removal concerns
With more snowfall than normal this year, there’s more concern over when people are — or aren’t — shoveling their sidewalks in Lower Moreland Township.The Lower Moreland Board of Commissioners discussed challenges regarding snow removal from sidewalks at...
P-8: Rep., candidates on fracking, economy DOJ nomination
By Tom WaringWire Staff WriterU.S. Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick last week blasted President Barack Obama for nominating an attorney to head the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division who previously chaired efforts to defend convicted cop-killer Mumia...
Three quick ways to start eating better
If you’re looking to lose weight this year or create a more healthy lifestyle, planning out what’s on your plate is even more important than your time on the treadmill. Here are three ways...
Start fresh, eat fresh
By Jack FirnenoWire Staff WriterIf you’re looking to lose weight this year or create a more healthy lifestyle for yourself, planning out what’s on your plate is even more important that your time on the treadmill.“You...
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