East Norriton
LATEST NEWS
Downtown Sellersville growing with plant shop and soda bar opening on Main Street
Two women-owned shops are laying down roots in downtown Sellersville with a shared grand opening celebration on Saturday. Just One More Plant, a boutique houseplant store relocating from Quakertown, and The Fizzy Fern, a brand-new gourmet soda and beverage bar, will join the town’s growing cultural district, taking over the former Pickers Junction space on North Main Street.
Baseball Helps Reality Television Star — a Doctor from Pottstown — Come to Terms with His Sexuality
Before becoming a successful doctor known for his role on the TLC reality show My Feet Are Killing Me, Pottstown native Brad Schaeffer played baseball as he struggled to come to terms with his sexuality, according to an essay he wrote for Outsports. For years, baseball was his life. However,...
Man wanted for raping hotel employee in Cumberland County, police say
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A man is wanted for allegedly raping a Cumberland County hotel employee in February. Lower Allen Township Police issued an arrest warrant on Aug. 7 for 28-year-old Michael Cates, of Millersville, on felony charges of rape and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse along with misdemeanor charges of indecent assault without the […]
Man accused of multiple overnight break-ins in Norristown sought: police
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Norristown police have released pictures of a man investigators say is a suspect in multiple burglaries. According to the Norristown Police Department, the break-ins have been happening overnight at businesses in the area of Forrest and Swede. "It does concern, because at end of the day, it...
Quakertown man admits to vehicular homicide in racing-related crash that killed Hatfield woman
NORRISTOWN — A 20-year-old Bucks County man admitted that he was speeding and racing with another vehicle operated by a Montgomery County man at speeds between 95- and 110-mph when he caused a two-vehicle crash in Hatfield Township that killed a Hatfield woman who was a passenger in another vehicle.
Cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak in 31 states, including dozens in Pennsylvania
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new update on a multistate salmonella outbreak that's been linked to cucumbers.What to know about salmonella outbreak from recalled cucumbersThe outbreak of Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup infections, which was originally reported as two separate outbreaks, has been under investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in tandem with public health and regulatory officials and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Reports of sickness tied to the outbreak began on dates ranging from March 11 to June 4, 2024, according to the CDC."Epidemiologic, traceback and laboratory data show that...
Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution
Lackawanna College and Peirce College announced on Aug. 13 that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that both institutions are better and stronger together and aptly positioned to help more residents of Pennsylvania transform their lives. Pending the required approvals, Peirce will merge into Lackawanna, becoming a singular institution under the Lackawanna College name.
Pennsylvania State Police to host child car seat safety checks
Pennsylvania State Police want to help you make sure your child is riding in your car safely. In September PSP will be hosting two car seat safety check events. The first event will occur in Limerick on September 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Patriot Chevrolet of Limerick at 40 Autopark Boulevard. Appointments […]
Celebrate Margarita & Taco Fest in Paoli this weekend
PAOLI, Wis. (WMTV) - Enjoy the Madison area Margarita and Taco Fest at Seven Acre Dairy Co. in Paoli on Saturday, Aug. 17. The ticketed event showcases some of the best tacos and margaritas made by local Madison chefs and bartenders. “To be bringing all of these incredible chefs and...
Pennsylvania’s budget invested millions in public safety. Here’s how it will help the Lehigh Valley, advocates say
Pennsylvania has invested millions in public safety, and some of it will come to the Lehigh Valley, advocates said at a roundtable Thursday. Sen. Nick Miller, D-Lehigh, who hosted the roundtable at the Boys and Girls Club in Allentown to discuss public safety investments, said the event would gather “feedback” on the state of public safety in the Lehigh Valley. Panelists, which included police chiefs and local nonprofit leaders, identified several key major public safety issues they see in the area, including violence, hate crimes, and public nuisance issues like litter and excess noise. Advocates stressed that police work and community work go hand in hand — police can respond to the crime and assist the community, but help from local nonprofits is key, too.
Kutztown University Professor appointed to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Governor Josh Shapiro has appointed Kutztown University’s Dr. Jonathan Kremser to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Kremser, a professor and department chair in KU’s criminal justice department, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to his role on the committee. Established by law in 1978, the...
SOL American high school football preview: Upper Moreland, William Tennent encouraged
Plymouth Whitemarsh has dominated the Suburban One League American Conference, capturing the last three conference titles. Upper Moreland, in 2020, is the only other school to win the American since the SOL realignment. Hatboro-Horsham moves into the conference this fall after two years as an independent, joining Bucks County area...
PetSmart settles case involving charging PA employees for ‘free’ program
Harrisburg, PA (WJET/WFXP)– Pennsylvania’s Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Thursday they’ve agreed to a settlement with PetSmart over a program offering free pet grooming for employees and then billing them for it. AG Henry announced Thursday that PetSmart will have to pay $20,000 in addition to not being allowed to use programs offering free goods […]
Bayer wins US legal victory against Roundup cancer claims; shares surge
(Reuters) - Bayer won a legal victory in its fight to limit liability from claims its Roundup weed killer causes cancer, as a U.S. appeals court said on Thursday that federal law shields the German company from a lawsuit by a Pennsylvania landscaper.
These 50 Pennsylvania school districts are getting extra money because of their high tax burdens
Fifty Pennsylvania school districts with serious property tax burdens will receive an extra $32 million as part of a sweeping effort to overhaul education funding in this year’s budget.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.