Monday, March 18, 2013
Check out a few events happening this week in the township
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Monday, March 18
The Upper Dublin Public Library will host former Governor Ed Rendell on Wednesday, March 20, where he will discuss his book, “A Nation of Wusses: How America’s Leaders Lost the Guts to Make Us Great.” The event will be held at 7 p.m. in the Upper Dublin Community Rooms in the Township Building, 801 Loch Alsh Ave., Fort Washington. The book chronicles Rendell’s 34-year political career while making a statement on American leadership. Rendell served as Mayor of Philadelphia from 1992-2000; Pennsylvania Governor from 2003-2011; and served as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee during the 2000 presidential election. Rendell will sign your copy of the book; a limited supply of books will be available for purchase. Tickets are $10 for …
Friday, February 22, 2013
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell will discuss his book, 'A Nation of Wusses' at the Upper Dublin Library.
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Friday, February 22
The Upper Dublin Public Library will host former Governor Ed Rendell on March 20, where he will discuss his book, “A Nation of Wusses: How America’s Leaders Lost the Guts to Make Us Great.” The book chronicles Rendell’s 34-year political career while making a statement on American leadership. Rendell served as Mayor of Philadelphia from 1992-2000; Pennsylvania Governor from 2003-2011; and served as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee during the 2000 presidential election. Rendell will sign your copy of the book; a limited supply of books will be available for purchase. Tickets are $10 for friends and members, or students with identification; $15 for non-members. The library accepts cash and check only, however credit cards are …
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Upper Dublin Public Library
805 Loch Alsh Ave, Fort Washington, PA
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Saturday, June 16, 2012
Candidate relocates campaign stop after 150-250 protesters arrive at original venue; Rendell gives press conference at adjacent lot.
Update 6:30 p.m. ABC News reports that Romney greeted about 50 people at the other Wawa, including a Little League baseball team. "We knew yesterday what they were going to pull," an unnamed Romney campaign aide told ABC. Update 1:55 p.m.: Citing security concerns, Romney instead made a brief appearance before some members of the media at a different Wawa location on Route 309. Update 1:15 p.m.: Media members at the scene have been told that Romney is no longer appearing at this Wawa location and will appear shortly at another location in the area. Initial story follows. QUAKERTOWN, PA -- Democratic protesters on Saturday threatened to disrupt a scheduled campaign appearance by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at a Wawa …
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Newly-elected Abington commissioner Madeleine Dean to run for a seat in the 153rd Legislative District
With a special election to fill the vacancy left by Josh Shapiro fewer than 50 days away, Abington commissioner Madeleine Dean is ramping up her efforts to secure a seat as the representative for the 153rd Legislative District. At a crowded fundraiser at LeBus Restaurant in Manayunk, many notable Democrats — including former Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell — voiced their support for Dean's campaign and urged voters to play an active role in the special election to be held on April 24. "We don't have a primary fight on the presidential level and the Republicans do," said Marcel Groen, chairman of the Montgomery County Democratic Committee. "We have to be very aware of the fact that the Republicans may have a significant turnout, but …
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4266 Main St, Philadelphia, PA
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2:44 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013
Hey, Curmudgeon! On the library web site: Wednesday, 3/20, 7-8 pm. "Gov. Ed Rendell will speak at the Upper Dublin Public Library (in the township community rooms) on March 20 at 7pm. He will discuss his new book "A Nation of Wusses: How America’s Leaders Lost the Guts to Make Us Great". In A Nation of Wusses, Rendell chronicles his storied political career with his trademark candor while making … more ›