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By William Kenny
The Arbours at Eagle Pointe was envisioned as an "older adults" community from the first day its developers pitched their plans to the Somerton Civic Association about a decade ago. But 55 and older folks aren't the only dominant demographic among the hundreds of inhabitants.
The development has a large percentage of military veterans, too.
BY LAURA BENSHOFF
If you build it, they will come. At least, that's the idea behind SEPTA's first new train station in 18 years.
The new Ninth Street station in Lansdale was built to breathe new life into a defunct industrial property, the former site of the American Olean Tile Company plant. The train stop boasts bike racks and 78 permanent parking spaces. It's so new that landscapers have yet to begin on what was just mud on a recent sunny November morning.
By Dan Sokil, The Reporter
The newest SEPTA station on its Regional Rail network is now open.
Local dignitaries marked the opening of the new 9th Street rail station on Monday morning with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, and spoke on the combined efforts of the borough, the Lansdale Parking Authority, and Stoltz Real Estate Partners that made the station a reality.
By Northeast Times Staff Oct. 21, 2015
Former Philadelphia Mayor and Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell joined U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle at a Roosevelt Boulevard intersection on Oct. 12 to issue a public demand for Congress' renewal of federal funding for the nation's road, bridges and transit systems.
Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (PA-D-13) once again demanded immediate action in Congress now that the Highway Trust Fund is set to expire in only 17 days. With the looming October 29st deadline, Congressman Boyle again called for a long-term bipartisan solution that will repair America's deteriorating roads, bridges and transit systems – like he helped to achieve in the Pennsylvania State House when Democrats and Republicans came together to fund these important infrastructure needs.
Philadelphia- As the region braces for some potentially dangerous weather this weekend, Congressman Brendan Boyle (PA-13) wants to remind everyone that his Montgomery County and Philadelphia offices will be open to answer any questions and help with any problems. The best number to call after business hours is 202-256-2888.
Local organizations and companies are also offering safety information.
Since every Senator and Representative gets to bring more guest into the House chamber we decided to ask every PA member about their guest. PoliticsPA reached out to all twenty representatives, the following answered.
Senator Bob Casey
The state's senior Senator is bringing his wife Terese.
Senator Pat Toomey
Pope Francis stepped into some of America's most contested debates Wednesday, beginning his highly anticipated tour with a call for action on climate change and sympathy for immigrants.
Seizing an international spotlight, the 78-year-old pontiff drew tens of thousands of cheering supporters and onlookers, some of whom began gathering before dawn, and quickly made clear he had messages to deliver in his first visit to the United States.
Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA), who is Catholic, talked about Pope Francis' visit to the U.S., his address to a joint meeting of Congress, and his visit to the United Nations. Representative Boyle also spoke about the role of religion in politics.
Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) commended Vice President Joseph Biden, Attorney General Loretta Lynch, and Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. for the announcement that millions of dollars in grants will be used to analyze thousands of rape kits that have been sitting on local law enforcement shelves for years, neglected and untested; which left victims in unimaginable limbo, without any closure or sense of justice.