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A Pennsylvania bakery known for its election cookie poll is swamped with orders

A suburban Philadelphia bakery’s cookie “poll” that started during the 2008 presidential campaign as a joke between the owners and their customers has grown into much more.

By The Associated Press

An Upper Merion GOP leader got swatted for endorsing Kamala Harris.

Matthew McCaffery was the victim of a swatting incident after a cable news appearance. The Montgomery County Republican Committee is weighing disciplinary action against him.
By Kenny Cooper/WHYY

Montco Forward Party candidate scores Pa. ballot access for general election. He’s just a piece of a bigger puzzle

Attorney general candidate Eric Settle and treasurer candidate Chris Foster acquired enough voter signatures to appear on the ballot as statewide candidates this November.
By Kenny Cooper/WHYY

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Schuylkill River Trail partners closer to goal of creating a continuous trail from Philadelphia to Schuylkill County

A group of nonprofits and county governments are collaborating on the construction of a continuous 120-mile trail along the Schuylkill River that will connect Philadelphia and Frackville in Schuylkill County. 

By Gabriela Martínez/WITF

Pottstown faces federal lawsuit over plans to vacate homeless encampment along Schuylkill River Trail

Pottstown has erected signs along College Drive, declaring the parcel a flood hazard and “private property of the borough.” The sign demands people vacate after Dec. 1.
By Kenny Cooper/WHYY

‘Moving the needle’: community restricts gun sales in eastern Pennsylvania township

Firearms businesses can no longer open in homes and near schools. Lower Merion’s ordinance limits gun sales to four commercial areas in the township.

By Emily Rizzo/WHYY



A 24/7 shelter for single adults is coming to Pottstown. It may be the first of its kind in the county

A new 24/7 shelter for single adults is coming to Pottstown.

By Emily Rizzo/WHYY

Expert: ‘Some form of gas’ is likely culprit in deadly Pottstown home explosion

Richard Kuprewicz, president of the energy infrastructure firm Accufacts, has investigated pipeline explosions and often serves as an expert witness. He says the investigation has to run its course to determine exactly what happened.

By Susan Phillips/StateImpact Pennsylvania
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