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Blind Teen Claiming Discrimination, Quick Change Scam Highlight Local News
A look back at the top stories from the past week.
Blind Man Claims Discrimination by Taxi Company: All Michael Coughlin, 19, of Towamencin, wanted was a cab ride home from a Lansdale bus stop. What he got, he said, was a company whose insurance policy prevents them from picking up blind persons without a helper.
Sumneytown Pike Bridge Opens Monday to Traffic: The bridge over the Northeast Extension near the Lansdale Interchange in Towamencin Township has been completed and will open to commuters midday Monday.
Merck Helps Habitat For Humanity in Hatfield: Merck employees volunteered to build a twin home on Penn Avenue in Hatfield Borough alongside Habitat For Humanity for the North Penn United Way Day of Caring.
Hatfield Police Seek Quick Change Scam Artist: Hatfield Township Police said a man conducted a "quick change" scam at ShopRite in Hatfield and need the public's help in identifying him.
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