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Norristown woman admits to vehicular homicide in borough crash that killed one, injured five
NORRISTOWN — A Norristown woman who police alleged was speeding, trying to outpace another vehicle and driving recklessly at the time she caused a four-vehicle crash on West Main Street, killing a passenger in another vehicle and injuring five others, is awaiting her fate on a vehicular homicide charge.
Second session planned to discuss Norristown trailhead improvements
NORRISTOWN — Another public meeting focusing on two trailheads along the Schuylkill River is scheduled for this weekend in Norristown, according to Montgomery County officials. Hosted by the Montgomery County Planning Commission, the session will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 20 at the intersection...
Montgomery County pool surging with summer visitors thanks to heat wave
A pool in Montgomery County is seeing more visitors this year. Lifeguards say that is because of this intense heat wave hitting our area. Kim Hudson spent the day poolside with kids trying to stay cool in Elkins Park.
Norristown State Hospital patient charged with killing his roommate
A patient at the Norristown State Hospital psychiatric facility is accused of strangling his roommate to death Sunday night during an altercation about books. Kyle Samuels-Robey, 34, has been charged with first- and third-degree murder in the death of Jacob Gonzalez, 25, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office and Pennsylvania State Police said Monday night.
Local Bakery Featured on Food Network Closes Its Doors
A popular Montgomery County bakery that has been tempting taste buds since 2011 closed up shop in February, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Kriebel’s Bakery on Ridge Pike in Eagleville has been a community staple for custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions, but now its award-winning chef has decided to take on a teaching position at the Culinary Institute of America.
Union Set To Protest Suburban Community’s Conversion Into Micro-hospital
Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, will officially turn into a micro-hospital on Tuesday. The conversion of Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, into a micro-hospital will become official on Tuesday, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The...
Update: Damaging winds and penny-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms to hit Southeast Pa. Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 5:04 p.m. on Tuesday valid until 5:30 p.m. for Berks, Chester, Lehigh and Montgomery counties. Prepare for penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 5:04 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Bechtelsville,...
Norristown Hospital Patient Kills Roommate, DA Says
Kyle Samuels-Robey was sharing a room with 25-year-old Jacob Gonzalez at the state-run psychiatric facility when the incident happened on Sunday, July 14, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Pennsylvania State Police Captain Gerard B. McShea said. At 9:30 p.m., a hospital security employee looked into the pair's...
Roadwork To Begin In Montgomery County, Officials Say
Crews will be at work at the intersection of Bethlehem Pike, Sumneytown Pike, and Norristown Road near Spring House Tavern, according to township police. Work will begin on Wednesday, July 17, and continue through Friday, July 19, officials said. Crews will work from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. and then again from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
US charges addiction software promoter Fallcatcher with criminal fraud
Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia have unsealed a March 2023 grand jury indictment against Cleothus Lefty Jackson, who they say made "false and misleading" statements about his company, Fallcatcher, when he told Philadelphia-area investors it was developing anti-addiction tracking devices and software for government agencies and insurers. Neither insurers nor state...
For Montgomery County Alternate GOP Delegate, Week of RNC Feels Heavier Than Expected
GOP delegates including Drew Morrisroe, an alternate delegate from eastern Montgomery County, are prepared to welcome Trump at the RNC. GOP delegates from Pennsylvania, including Drew Morrisroe, an alternate delegate from eastern Blue Bell, are prepared to welcome Trump at the Republican National Convention after the assassination attempt at his rally in Western Pennsylvania, write Julia Terruso and Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Over 59,000 remain without power as the Philly region prepares for another round of thunderstorms
Thousands are still without power Wednesday morning after thunderstorms and damaging winds swept through the Philadelphia region Tuesday. The worst part: Another round of storms is expected to roll through tonight. Over 59,000 customers were without power as of 9 a.m. Wednesday, Peco reported, down from more than 98,000 Tuesday...
Gusty thunderstorms sweep through Philly region; nearly 100,000 without power
Thunderstorms with damaging winds swept through the Philadelphia region Tuesday night, causing nearly 100,000 Peco customers to lose power. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Shortly after 10:30 p.m., Peco reported that a total of 98,343 customers had lost power, with nearly 72,000 suffering outages in Chester County. More...
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