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HARRISBURG >> A former Information Technology hardware technician for the House Republican Caucus has filed a lawsuit alleging a history of discrimination and retaliation culminated in his firing after defending embattled state Rep. Nick Miccarelli in a Facebook post."Speaking as a citizen, plaintiff's clear intent was to protest the possibility of an elected official's being railroaded out of office without due process," according to the complaint filed in the U.

C.C. Hancock United Methodist Church: 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, holds Sunday worship at 10:30. There are free blood pressure screening after worship. Makin' Music is held Tuesday , Wednesday and Saturday; call 610-544-6986. Jazzercise is held Monday-Saturday; call 610-356-4685. For information, call 610-543-3551.

Joseph Dreams, Inc.: holds its monthly "Take care of a very important person in your life - You!" health workshop at noon today at the Crozer Library, 620 Engle St., Chester. This month's topic is "Diabetes Awareness."Temple Baptist Church: 736 W. Seventh St., Chester, holds a Youth Explosion at 6 tonight, sponsored by the Youth Department.

NORRISTOWN >> The gunman in an alleged murder-for-hire plot against a Norristown woman has admitted to his role in the crime and awaits his fate from a judge.Cesar A. Morales, 33, of the 2300 block of West Third Street, Chester, Delaware County, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Court to charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and person not to possess a firearm in connection with the 5 p.

King of Prussia >> Governor Tom Wolf joined PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards to announce the start of a long-range, comprehensive, multimodal transportation management plan designed to enhance travel and safety along the Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) corridor between King of Prussia and Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA >> An 18-year-old Taiwanese foreign exchange student sentenced earlier this week in Delaware County Common Pleas Court for "joking" that he was going to shoot up Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School is now facing federal charges.An-Tso "Edward" Sun was charged with a criminal complaint Tuesday for possessing ammunition while in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa, said U.

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERHere we have another nice, spring day. Yes, spring is here at least for a couple of days. Expect low humidity and the high about 80 degrees.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

12-year-old female Domestic Shorthair Meet Dee, the loving senior girl who would really appreciate having a family she could snuggle up with at night and make her worries go away. Dee is grey and white with glowing green eyes. She was rescued from a local overcrowded shelter and brought to Providence Animal Center in Media, formerly the Delco SPCA, where she is relaxing and waiting for a family of her own.

4-year-old female Mixed Breed Say hello to Paisley, the sweet girl who is looking for a really special home she can be herself in and a family who will go slow with her. She has long, black fur and the most gentle personality. Paisley was rescued from an overcrowded shelter and brought to Providence Animal Center in Media, formerly the Delco SPCA, where she then went into a loving foster home while waiting for a permanent home.

Rocky is 7-8 years old, 5.5 pounds and a pretty brindle color. He can live with other dogs, cats and respectable children and he is crate trained. Rocky had a dental cleaning during his neuter surgery. He is also up-to-date on vaccines, heartworm neg. and chipped. He's now ready for his forever home.