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Christine Flowers: Pulling the trigger on sensible changes in gun laws

When the cursor sits there on the screen, blinking, I rarely panic. I'm never at a loss for words. No writer's block for me, ever.This morning was different. The cursor seemed threatening. It was challenging me. It said "what do you have that makes any difference in the grand scheme of things, Christine?"And the answer, she wrote, is nothing.

 

Sound Off for Sunday, Feb. 18

OH WHAT A NIGHTI'd like to send a big thank you to all the helping hands that helped make a royal night for everyone at the Tim Tebow Foundation Night to Shine. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.WE GOT OURSTo "Retired Taxpayer" who wants to know where to find 1040 tax forms: I'm a retired taxpayer, too, and we found ours at the Prospect Park Library on Maryland Merlin Avenue.

 

Upper Darby holds off vote on school security cameras

UPPER DARBY >> A vote on a larger-than-expected investment on security cameras for Upper Darby's elementary-level schools has been tabled to a further date.The school board was expected to approve an approximately $219,000 bid to Newport, Del.-based Kratos Public Safety & Security Solutions, Inc.

 

Morning Briefing: Take this citation and shovel it; Group to rally against assault weapons tonight

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERGrab your umbrella this morning as we can expect showers and a high of 58 degrees. Tonight will be partly cloudy and breezy with a low of 26 degrees.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

 

Summer 2018 driving season may be most expensive since 2014

PHILADELPHIA >> Like the stock market in recent weeks, gasoline prices across the region have been up and down over the last several months. And while prices may have dipped a bit in the last few days, AAA is forecasting a rise in prices - just in time for the summer driving season. AAA's forecasters expect to see gas prices rise toward the end of February or the beginning of March, according to Jana L.

 

Authorities probe new suspicious fire at Cabrini University

RADNOR >> Two months after police began investigating a string of suspicious fires in a dorm at Cabrini University authorities are investigating another one. The latest fire was reported to police Feb. 6 at about 1:30 a.m. in a third-story bathroom at East Residence Hall. This fire came after three similar fires occurred between Dec.

 

Morning Briefing: 'Dirty Old Santa' put in jail; one dead after crash with dump truck

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERIf you like a little taste of spring, well, today's the day for you. Expect the high to hit the mid-60s this afternoon, but there might be a few showers hanging around.

 

Malvern Bancorp completes bank conversion

PAOLI >> Malvern Federal Savings Bank has a new name - the bank is now known as Malvern Bank, National Association.The name change is part of the bank's conversion from a federal savings bank charter to a national bank charter. On Feb. 9, Malvern Bancorp Inc. - the parent company of Malvern Federal Savings Bank - announced that it had received the necessary regulatory approvals to complete the change.

 

PLDP Pets of the Week: Princess & Nella

Princess & Nella found themselves emaciated and in a local high risk shelter. Their future got brighter when it was love at first sight from a Peace, Love & Doggie Paws foster mom. "These girls are something else." Combined 13 pounds of spunk and cuteness, that would do best in an adult home. Princess and Nella are crated trained, UTD on vaccines, HW tested and microchipped and they are looking for that True Love Furever.

 

AFL Pet of the Week: Angelo

Angelo is the whole package of utter charm and handsome Maine Coon-like looks. He was brought in from the mean streets by a soft-hearted guy, and now no one who meets him can resist him. He is a large, mellow, laid-back cat. He loves to be held and is over the moon to snuggle. Angelo has some endearing personality quirks: he enjoys grooming his people, and he sticks the tip of his tongue out when he is contented, which is often.

 

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