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Record Cold, 2016 Democratic Convention in Philly, Backlash Over Black Pageant
A look at the week's top news on Patch from around the region.

Here’s a look at the top news throughout the region this week on Patch:
- Fitzpatrick at White House as President Signs Veteran Mental Health Care Bill
- Philadelphia to Host 2016 Democratic National Convention
- ‘Damaging’ Winds, Snow, Worst Cold Since 2004 Hitting Pennsylvania
- Bensalem Father Accused of Molesting Another Victim
- Week-Long ‘Code Blue’ Declared in Bucks County
- How to Keep Warm During the ‘Polar Plunge’
- Call for Black Contestants Ignites Debate Over ‘Racist’ Pageant
- How to Protect Your Pipes as Record-Breaking Cold Approaches
- Wolf Halts Death Penalty in Pennsylvania
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