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The echoes are still reverberating from the Hills of Virginia.And out of the statehouse in Trenton.And across the Philadelphia suburbs, where voters made history in Delaware and Chester counties.The echoes are voices of voters who used their constitutional franchise to send a message - to the White House, to Congress and even their local county and municipal governments.

NEWTOWN >> A delegation of doggy ambassadors were guests at Petplan headquarters in Newtown Square Thursday to promote the Purina National Dog Show held next weekend at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.Hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, the National Dog Show will attracted 2,135 of the nation's top registered purebred dogs encompassing 191 breeds to compete for the title of "Best in Show.

UPPER DARBY>> The Delaware County Press Club invites the public to join local communications professionals for lunch "In the Spirit of Giving" on Wed., Nov. 15, at Drexelbrook Events Center, 4700 Drexelbrook Drive, Drexel Hill. Registration will begin at 12 noon. Lunch and the program will start at 12:30 p.

This past summer, a group of students from the schools in Kennett Square area were given the opportunity to write a children's book as part of a new project called the Amazing Women's Edition, which is inspired by the National Youth Foundation. On Nov. 2, the end project was presented to the public at an event at the Haverford Township Free Library.

A GIFT TO THE RICH"Way To Go GOP" needs to realize that while the wealthiest aren't getting the biggest tax breaks straight and clear, they're going to have the estate tax done away with. That will save the wealthiest 1 percent and 2 percent billions and billions of dollars when they pass down all their wealth.

Here in Delaware County and the other Philadelphia suburbs, President Donald Trump may not have been the main reason Democrats were so successful on Tuesday - but distaste towards him certainly added fuel to the fire of a growing Democratic demographic, some political analysts said.Delco Democrats scored their first two Delaware County Council seats since the Home Rule Charter went into effect in 1980 and picked up the sheriff, controller and register of wills posts.

(Note: Scroll to Sports for today's top headline)Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERToday will be colder than yesterday and windy but mostly sunny with a high of 39 degrees. Tonight will be clear and unseasonably cold with a low of 20 degrees.

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERThe cold is just starting. Get out the heavy jackets and sweaters, because it's going to get downright icy. After a high of about 55 today, there will be the possibililty of freezing temps the next few days.

3-year-old male Mixed Breed Meet the famous Bruno Mars. He is a young little guy who is looking for someone to become his forever family. Bruno Mars has soft, tan fur and a winning smile. He was rescued from an overcrowded shelter and brought to Providence Animal Center in Media, formerly the Delco SPCA, where he is now looking for someone to think he is amazing just the way he is.

6-year-old male Domestic ShorthairSay hello to Mr. Grayson, the super kind adult cat who hasn't quite found his place in the world yet. He has soft, gray and white fur and eyes that are loaded with wisdom. He was rescued from an overcrowded shelter and brought to Providence Animal Center in Media, formerly the Delco SPCA, where he is hoping someone will love him one day.