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'Land Of The Free': Montgomery County Restaurants Defy New COVID Restrictions 'Land Of The Free': Montgomery County Restaurants Defy New COVID Restrictions
'Land Of The Free': Montgomery County Restaurants Defy New COVID Restrictions Restaurants, gyms and movie theaters in Pennsylvania were ordered shut until Jan. 4 as part of a tighter set of restrictions set forth by Gov. Tom Wolf. But several Montgomery County businesses already hit hard by the pandemic insist on staying open.  The West Main Diner in Lansdale said in a Dec. 11 Facebook announcement that it will continue to stay open for dine in, carry-out and curbside service while complying by CDC guidelines. “West Main Diner is proud to have been a mainstay in the Lansdale community for the last 15 years,” the post said. “The staff at West Main Diner wil…

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by Valerie Musson & Cecilia Levine
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COVID-19: Bucks County Businesses Defying Governor's New Orders COVID-19: Bucks County Businesses Defying Governor's New Orders
Covid-19: Bucks County Businesses Defying Governor's New Orders A brewing company and a pair of gyms were among dozens of health clubs, restaurants and bars defying new COVID-19 orders in Pennsylvania. The new orders went into effect Saturday and will be in place until Jan. 4. For some, that date isn't soon enough. The Proper Brewing Company on Dec. 12 announced they will be open for business as usual. "We’ve taken everything to date into consideration and have decided that we will continue to operate with inside dining, takeout and outside dining in our heated tent, while following the CDC and state Covid guidelines that we have implemented since Jul…

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by Cecilia Levine
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COVID-19: Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf Has Coronavirus COVID-19: Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf Has Coronavirus
Covid-19: Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf Has Coronavirus Just as his state is encountering record daily spikes in positive COVID-19 cases, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced that he has contracted coronavirus. Wolf said he is in isolation at his home. In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, Wolf said: “During a routine test yesterday, I tested positive for COVID-19. I have no symptoms and am feeling well." Wolf said he is following CDC and Department of Health guidelines. Wolf said his wife, Frances, has been tested "and, as we await the result, is quarantining at home with me." During a news briefing on Monday, as reported here,…

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by Jon Craig