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thereporteronline. com > 04/23/2026 > montgomery-county-approves-2-28-million-in-trail-project-contracts

Montgomery County approves $2. 28 million in trail project contracts

5+ hour, 6+ min ago  (614+ words) NORRISTOWN " Plans for two Montgomery County trail projects advanced Thursday as officials authorized contracts totaling $2. 28 million for engineering services. A $1. 35 million agreement with the Fort Washington-based Michael Baker International, Inc. covered "preliminary engineering services for the Cross County Trail East'Section…...

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thereporteronline. com > 04/23/2026 > rotisserie-chicken-snap

SNAP benefits don't pay for rotisserie chicken. A bipartisan bill might change that

7+ hour, 33+ min ago  (267+ words) The senators this week introduced what they're calling the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act, which would make the supermarket staple an eligible purchase under the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps. The SNAP program provides a monthly stipend…...

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thereporteronline. com > 04/23/2026 > scott-pennsylvania-national-guard-drop-off-food-donations-in-norristown

Scott, Pennsylvania National Guard drop off food donations in Norristown

2+ hour, 57+ min ago  (237+ words) NORRISTOWN " Around 1, 200 pounds of food donations were dropped off to two community agencies in Norristown last week by 50 members of the Pennsylvania National Guard. They did so on foot " carrying the items in their rucksacks " walking 18. 6 miles of the Schuylkill…...

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thereporteronline. com > 04/22/2026 > ymca-to-open-branches-to-the-community-on-april-25-for-healthy-kids-day

YMCA to open branches to the community on April 25 for Healthy Kids Day

1+ day, 43+ min ago  (181+ words) LANSDALE " The Lansdale and Indian Valley branches of North Penn YMCA will host Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. , offering free activities for children and families. During the event, the Y will be offering a behind-the-scenes look at…...

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thereporteronline. com > 04/22/2026 > trump-media-stock-plunge

Trump Media has pivoted to crypto, financial services and nuclear fusion. Its stock keeps falling

21+ hour, 37+ min ago  (741+ words) By BERNARD CONDON, AP Business Writer The stock soared. The business never took off. On Tuesday, the parent company of the once hoped-for social media giant announced it was shaking up its leadership. Out is its long time CEO, former…...

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thereporteronline. com > 04/22/2026 > pentagon-ai-anthropic-debunk

Anthropic seeks to debunk Pentagon's claims about its control over AI technology in military systems

1+ day, 31+ min ago  (270+ words) The statement made as part of 96-page filing with the U. S. Court of Appeals in Washington D. C. provided a glimpse at the arguments that Anthropic's lawyers intend to make as part of a lawsuit filed last month in the fallout of a…...

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thereporteronline. com > 04/22/2026 > rfk-senate-hearings-bill-cassidy

Watch live: RFK Jr. goes before the Senate. One lawmaker's competing loyalties will be on display

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (949+ words) Bill Cassidy's roles as a lawmaker, a doctor and a political candidate are colliding on Wednesday as he questions'Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'in two high-stakes Senate hearings. At the same time, Cassidy is fighting for his political future in…...

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thereporteronline. com > 04/22/2026 > letter-to-editor-preserve-allebach-farm-as-open-space

Letter to editor: Preserve Allebach farm as open space

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (220+ words) As Lower Salford Township continues to face development pressure, we have a critical opportunity to preserve the'Allebach Farm'a cornerstone of our community's identity. Protecting this land is not just about saving a farm; it is about safeguarding our'rural character, the…...

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thereporteronline. com > 04/22/2026 > events-roundup-big-names-spring-activities-abound-in-region

Events roundup: Big names, spring activities abound in region

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1186+ words) West Reading's Pretzel & Beer Festival is set for Saturday from 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. in the 500 to 700 blocks of Penn Avenue. The program includes an array of food and beverage choices, a ticketed beer tasting and music with Dylan Zangwill, PURE JERRY, Pseudo…...

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thereporteronline. com > 04/22/2026 > photos-more-than-6000-celebrate-diversity-heritage-at-37th-international-spring-festival

PHOTOS: More than 6, 000 celebrate diversity, heritage at 37th International Spring Festival

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (235+ words) thereporteronline For the 37th time, North Penn High School was transformed into a vibrant tapestry of world cultures Saturday at the International Spring Festival. With a theme of "Americans Celebrating Heritage and Culture," this year's festival, hosted by the International Festival…...