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Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERWe can expect between 1 and 3 inches of snow this afternoon with a high of 29 degrees. Tonight will be clear with a low of 25 degrees.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERWe woke up to a nice coating of snow (more than a coating in some places), but at least the wind has gone away. Expect a chilly day, but not as cold as Wednesday. You will be seeing a high of about 38 degrees.

U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-7, of Chadds Ford, is asking Gov. Tom Wolf to conduct and publicize a risk assessment of the Sunoco Mariner East 2 pipeline currently under construction in parts of the county."Constructed safely, pipelines have the potential to generate good-paying jobs and benefit the energy economy in Pennsylvania," said Meehan in a Dec.

Let's try to take partisan politics out of this.We're never going to agree on that anyhow. Let's focus instead on some basic norms and civility - and what we expect from each other and our leaders.The nation is awash in a sudden tsunami of sexual harassment complaints. It has affected every part of our society - business, sports, entertainment, media and politics.

We write as faith leaders concerned by the moral priorities of our nation, and as parents concerned for the health of our daughter.Last week, Rep. Meehan voted for a tax bill that pays for huge tax cuts for corporations with cuts to Medicaid and Medicare. Over 70 percent of the tax breaks in this bill go to the wealthiest 1 percent and multinational corporations already making record profits.

TINICUM >> A township man was arrested on charges involving two armed robberies as well as vehicle theft in Tinicum, and a third armed robbery in Upper Chichester, authorities said. Ronald Ferrell, 41, of the Essington section of Tinicum, is being held at the county prison in lieu of posting bail, which was set at 10 percent of $500,000.

SEE THE LIGHTThis street light has been out on Markham Place in Springfield - pole number 88772 - since February. I can't reach the township about it and I wish they'd do something.SWISS DESIRETo "A Fruitcake Lover," I love fruitcake also. I order from Swiss Colony. You can ask them to send you a catalog.

4-month-old female Mixed Breed Say hello to Katie, the little girl with the huge ears who is looking for a forever home. Katie's ears stand straight up and resemble bat ears or some might be in the holiday spirit and say she looks like a holiday elf. She has a tail that goes a mile a minute because she is always so happy.

2-year-old female Domestic shorthair Meet Minnie, the incredibly beautiful calico cat who is looking for the place she will call home. Minnie is black, orange and white, with pretty yellow eyes. She found herself homeless after her owners could no longer take care of her and she is waiting on adoption at Providence Animal Center in Media, which was formerly the Delco SPCA.

This special little guy turned up on a local resident's porch, just begging for attention (and food). Way too sweet to ignore, Julius soon found his way inside their house, where he is being fostered until his forever home can be found. He is quite healthy, has been vetted and given his shots, and is scheduled to be neutered before Christmas.