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Meet 3-month old Honey and Molasses. These two pups were found wandering the streets in Camden County, N.J., when animal control scooped them up. They are both spayed, UTD on shots and microchipped. They love to play with the other four adult dogs and the 12 year old human brother. Molasses is extra special, she was born with a nubby foot, instead of a paw.

Our Yorkie, Rudy, is as sturdy in his great sense of self as he is in his compact, little body. He knows who he is, and what he likes. One of the things he would like most of all, though, is to have a new home to share with folks who would be okay with his sure-footed confidence. Rudy likes to take care of his things and appreciates it when his people are supportive of his need to safeguard his stuff.

It was March, 2015. when Broomall's Elaine Boswell was diagnosed with ovarian cancer."It was devastating," said Boswell, who had no symptoms when she went for a routine gynecologic appointment. "I was in a state of shock, and couldn't believe it."Even though she had no noticeable symptoms, her doctor, noticing some slight swelling, ordered several tests-then called with the news of the diagnosis.

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERChilly, chilly, chilly start to November. Expect it to get sunny later and a high of about 61 degrees.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.NEWS

They are the lucky ones.They are the ones who have stared into the abyss that is the heroin scourge that is afflicting the nation - and lived to tell about it.They are the ones saved from death's door via a heroin overdose by the miracle drug Narcan, which is capable of reversing the effects of opioids or heroin and literally dragging a victim back to life.

To the Times:In this politically polarized world, it's a comfort to know that Theresa Flanagan Murtagh has stepped up to run for district judge in the Rose Valley and Upper Providence area on Nov. 7. I first met Theresa nearly 20 years ago, and have always admired her boundless energy and enthusiasm for everything she touches.

To the Times:Just before Christmas last year, my family had a dinner to welcome my son home from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. We talked a lot about his experiences, and about what he'd missed while he was away; but we also talked about what it really means to serve. His passion for public service inspired me to take a big step in my career, one that might allow me to serve my community in a unique and profound way.

ON GUARDI'd like to add to the caller talking about the YMCA in Lansdowne: Chris is friendly, funny, smart and always has his eye on everybody in the pool. He's one of the nicest guys you'd ever want to meet and he's a great lifeguard.JACK FROM THE YROLL THE DICEMore gambling in Pennsylvania is not going to solve the budget issue.

UPPER DARBY>> The Rosemont Avenue Bridge that connects Upper Darby to Springfield over the Darby Creek was officially re-opened to traffic Tuesday afternoon after a year of construction.Officials from both townships helped County Councilmen Mario Civera and John McBlain cut the ribbon on the new $1.

SPRINGFIELD >> A cardboard cutout of U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan, R-7 of Chadds Ford, was the prop of choice on Tuesday outside the representative's Springfield office as members of Delco PA Indivisible asked whether the Republican-led tax reform bill would be treats for the richest Americans and tricks for everyone else.