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Montco DA Honors Cops & Civilians + Merck Workers Protest Mandate: Top Stories

Here are five stories out of Montgomery County today that you will not want to miss.

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Cheltenham Township Police Officer Matt Hungerford was recognized by the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office for bravery in rushing into a Walmart that had an active shooter. Other cops and civilians were also recently honored by the Montco DA.
Cheltenham Township Police Officer Matt Hungerford was recognized by the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office for bravery in rushing into a Walmart that had an active shooter. Other cops and civilians were also recently honored by the Montco DA. (Photo Courtesy of the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office )

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Below are five stories from Montgomery County that you will want to be sure to read.

1. Montgomery County D.A. Honors 43 Police Officers & 8 Civilians: District Attorney Kevin Steele held an award ceremony honoring various police officers and civilians for acts of bravery and heroism.

2. Merck & Co. Employees Protest COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: Workers at the Merck company in Upper Gwynedd held a protest over the company's policy that says get a coronavirus vaccination or risk termination.

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3. Anna Holstein Gets Her Own Historical Marker: The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission recently approved a historical marker for Anna Morris Holstein, who helped secure land for what was to eventually become Valley Forge National Historical Park. An unveiling ceremony was held last week in King of Prussia.

4. Lower Providence Police Department Gets Deck Of Trading Cards: The suburban police force had trading cards made up featuring all 30 police officers at the department.

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5. Tlush Family Farm Does It All On Small Plot Of Land: A Plymouth Meeting couple runs a fully functioning farm on a suburban property that measures a mere half-acre.

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