Kolla, Dems Plan Viewing Party at Cafe La Fontana

Where will you watch the live election results?

State house candidate Ronald Kolla expected a long day when he woke up. Out of his house before the sun came up, the Democratic candidate representing the 152nd District has been making stops at various polling locations in surrounding ownships throughout Montgomery County to greet voters. "I had a lot of trouble sleeping last night," Kolla said. "From about 5 (a.m.) I was out the door meeting some people in Hatboro." Kolla said he was impressed with the turnout he saw throughout the day in Montco and the voter count may be a bit higher than the 2008 Presidential Election in some areas. To close out the night, Kolla and other Upper Moreland Democrats will be at Cafe La Fontana in Hatboro for a viewing party. "I think it's going to be a …

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Reports of Voter Fraud, Voter ID Challenges, Irregularities Reported in Eastern PA

Election Day brought problems at polls in several areas of eastern Pennsylvania

EASTERN PA — Several reports of voting irregularities in Eastern Pennsylvania emerged on Tuesday, the day of the presidential election. In Easton, signs appeared offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to voter fraud convictions. A constable for Easton’s 10th ward removed one such sign staked into the ground after consulting with an elections attorney on site. The Pennsylvania Commercial Action Network, the same group that posted “Replace ObamaCare” billboards around the state, made the signs. ID Requests Many Easton voters also reported poll workers asking for their IDs, even though IDs are not required for this election cycle under the law. Matthew Keeler, press secretary for the PA Department of State, said that's part of the …

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John Q. Public

8:11 am on Friday, November 23, 2012

Sweden's workers pay the highest taxes in the world!!! That model wouldn't work here, since only 1/2 U.S. population pay ANY federal tax. Yes, the 47% who avoid federal tax demand much, but you can only squeeze the working class just so much to pay for it all.   more ›

Election 2012: 152nd District; Thomas Murt vs. Ronald Kolla

Incumbent Thomas Murt and Ronald Kolla compete for the legislative district.

The race for State Representative in the 152nd District pins newcomer Ronald Kolla against Thomas Murt. These politicians are responsible for the districts that include: UM, Lower Moreland, Bryn Athyn, Hatboro, Horsham and Upper Dublin. About Murt: About Kolla: One of Murt’s main focal points during his term has been his work with disabled veterans, and he’s stated he hopes to continue putting legislation into action to help those veterans. Another issue of Murt’s has been Marcellus Share Drilling, which Kolla has already challenged him on. Both candidates have said education will be a primary focus if elected in 2012. About two weeks ago, Gov. Ed Rendell was in Hatboro campaigning for Kolla.

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'Man's Best Friend' is a Hit at the Polls

If you voted in Ward 5-1 today. you may have seen Chivas.

The temperatures have dropped this week and any resident who voted in Ward 5-1 saw the effects of the cooler weather. Chivas, the local Therapy Dog who has been lending his services throughout the township over parts of the last decade, was bundled up in a blanket under a voter registration table to cover up his already warm, puffy coat of fur.  Chivas' owner, Judge of Elections Judy MacDonald, was busy at work at the Upper Moreland School District Administrative Building while Chivas "entertained" the line of voters waiting to cast their vote in the 2012 Election. Serving at the polls is nothing new for Chivas. Over the last six years he's made his presence felt at the Ward 5-1 polling place. But it almost wasn't the case. Years ago one …

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PHOTOS: Early Voting Turnout in Lower Moreland

The polls opened at 7 a.m. and some lines were out the door this morning.

Lower Moreland residents are turning out in large numbers to the polls early Tuesday morning. Lines were out the door at some polling locations in the township and other officials and volunteers and have stated they are impressed with the early showing. Howard Rovner said, "this is the longest I've seen the lines in a long, long time." In Ward 5, at the Huntingdon Valley Methodist Church, there were already 250 votes cast and another 50 or so people waiting in line by 9 a.m. At the High School (Ward 6), there was 142 votes accounted for by 8:45 a.m. One Patch user said he waited 20 minutes in line at the High School and then had to leave because it was taking too long and will try later. How's your experience at the polls been? We want to …

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Where to Vote in Lower Moreland

Depending on what ward you live, here is where you can cast your vote today.

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