Shapiro is 'confident' that the new law, signed Wednesday by Gov. Corbett, will be overturned; calls law 'wrongheaded.'
Commissioner Jenny Brown called for an independent investigation into the matter.
Jessica Hyejin Lee, 20, was arrested in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
The appeal claims it has yet to be determined whether a district, which has never been segregated, can use race as a factor in diversifying its student bodies.
New state requirements at the poll could happen this fall.
Plaintiffs have accused the district of using race inappropriately as an influencing factor. An appeals court ruled in the district's favor in December.
The State Senate was divided along party lines when it passed its voter ID bill on March 7.
Parking availability is being reduced on Merion Avenue as a result.
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at the township building.
The county court's decision has been further appealed to Commonwealth Court.
Pennsylvania State Police remind drivers that the state's new law prohibiting text-based communication while driving will take effect on March 8. The primary offense will result in a $50 fine.
Check your credit card bill if you bought alcohol in Pennsylvania around Thanksgiving.
'When will Ludington Library reopen? Soon, we hope, but not just yet,' reads a post on lmls.org.
CFO Uri Monson: 'Disingenuous' budgeting process included 'questionable assumptions,' didn't reflect real costs of operating county government
PA Liquor Control Board launches searchable app.
Keir Bradford-Grey is the first African-American and second woman to lead the office.
These food establishments were evaluated by the Montgomery County Health Department.
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The Republican Committee of Lower Merion and Narberth's 47th annual Lincoln Day Dinner was packed with local and state politicians and supporters.
Commissioners also voted unanimously to refinance bonds.
A finance workshop turned to a debate about deferred compensation.
The school board voted to move forward with plans to advance refund the district’s 2003 bonds, which could save the district $6 million, at Tuesday's regular meeting. The board will vote March 19 for final approval of the refunding.
County 9-1-1 dispatch earns accreditation; other notes from county commissioners meeting.
Republicans also filed for General Assembly seats in the 148th and 149th districts.
The campaign is currently looking for interns.
The township will complete remaining work.
The vote was delayed after disagreement over the way the matter was handled.
The old and new organizations celebrate the village.
Robert Mansfield will run for the 2nd District congressional seat.
Doug Cleland's contract was described only as a "personnel matter" on a Lower Merion meeting agenda.
The committee meeting is scheduled for 7:55 p.m. Wednesday.
Is there anyone local who wants to throw their hat in the ring?
An account of legislative votes in the General Assembly.
Aid to local school districts would effectively remain at last year's levels.
The existing billboard should not be there, ruled the county Court of Common Pleas, which affirms a decision made by Lower Merion Township in 2010.
The recommendation would only allow alcohol to be served at events raising funds for township facilities and services.
Burglaries were down last year from 2010, Police Superintendent Michael McGrath said.
The proposed billboards would be on Lancaster Avenue in Haverford Township overlooking Bryn Mawr in Lower Merion.
The Main Line Chamber of Commerce and Foundation hosted their annual meetings, in addition to a keynote speech by Philly Fed President Charles Plosser.
Service awards were presented to six firefighters for acts of heroism and to two outgoing presidents and one outgoing chief.