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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...
U.S. 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...
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...
Montco man accused of killing Norristown State Hospital roommate over an altercation involving books
A patient at Norristown State Hospital in Montgomery County is facing charges after authorities say he killed another patient over an altercation involving books.Officers responded to the facility around 9:45 p.m. Sunday.The suspect, 34-year-old Kyle Samuels-Robey, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 25-year-old Jacob Gonzalez.According to court documents, Samuels-Robey told hospital staffers that he "beat up" and "choked out" the victim because he had thrown his books.Both the victim and suspect were observed lying in their hospital beds at 9:30 p.m.Minutes later, Samuels-Robey reportedly left his room to ask for ice for his hand. He then told staffers about the bedside assault, court documents allege.Gonzalez was found slumped over his bed, unresponsive and later pronounced dead.An autopsy determined his cause of death to be asphyxiation due to neck compression.Samuels-Robey is being held without bail.A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 25 at 10 a.m.
Patient kills roommate in Norristown State Hospital, police say
Police in Montgomery County are investigating after a patient at Norristown State Hospital was found dead in his room on Sunday. And officials have charged the man's roommate with his slaying. According to law enforcement officials, officers were called to the Norristown State Hospital at about 9:45 p.m., on Sunday,...
Two Athletes From Merion and Cheltenham Recall 1972 Munich Olympics and Attack on Israeli Team
Ahead of this year’s Paris Games, Donald Cohan and Jim Moroney, two athletes with Montgomery County ties, recalled the 1972 Munich Olympics and the attack on the Israeli team, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Moroney and Cohan were sailors on the 1972 U.S. Olympic Team. Moroney, a...
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...
After Pregnant Montco Woman is Killed in Crash, Her Family Gives Back to Families of First Responders
The family of Kellie Adams, who was killed in a 2022 crash, joined the Montgomery County District Attorney’s “Wheels of Justice” bike team and began training and raising money for “Ben to the Shore Bike Tour,” a 65-mile bike charity event from Philadelphia to Atlantic City organized by Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation.
PA DOT Base Repair on Old Forty Foot Road
Base Repair Begins This Week on Old Forty Foot Road in Towamencin Township. King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that base repair is scheduled on Old Forty Foot Road in Towamencin Township, Montgomery County. Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:
Man charged with killing roommate at Norristown State Hospital
A man has been charged with the murder of his roommate at Norristown State Hospital. Pennsylvania State Police report that Kyle Samuels-Robey allegedly killed Jacob Gonzalez by strangling him. Montgomery County Detectives revealed nurses and security guards found Gonzalez unresponsive after Samuels-Robey approached hospital employees asking for ice for his swollen arm. Samuels-Robey is expected […]
Update: Be prepared for heat index values up to 100 degrees until Wednesday evening
An updated excessive heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:32 p.m. in effect until 8 p.m. for Western Chester, Western Montgomery and Upper Bucks as well as Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties. The weather service says, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up...
National Weather Service issues Excessive Heat Watch, Montco issues Code Red Hot Weather Emergency for July 16-17
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for greater Glenside and surrounding areas on Wednesday, July 17. Montgomery County officials have issued a “Code Red” Hot Weather Emergency on Tuesday from 10:00am to 9:00pm, and Wednesday from 11:00am to 6:00pm. A Code Red Hot Weather...
While Philadelphia Region Lost Population in Last Three Years, Montgomery County Recorded Uptick
While the eight-county Philadelphia region saw its population shrink by 0.2 percent between 2020 and 2023, Montgomery County recorded an uptick over the same period, write Oona Goodin-Smith and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Montgomery County’s population increased from 856,541 to 868,742 from April 1, 2020, to July 1,...
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.
Chow Down at the Top Seven Best Diners in Montgomery County
Ah, diners. Does anything else evoke a more nostalgic feel of good food and fun with family and friends? Montgomery County has an abundance of diners, all serving up that comfort food you love so much. The Collegeville Diner’s retro feel and abundant breakfast options, along with home-baked goodies and...
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