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DA: Man found shot to death on Schuylkill River Trail in Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY - The discovery of a man's body on a local trail has sparked a homicide investigation in Montgomery County, according to the District Attorney's Office.A bicyclist spotted the body between the Schuylkill River Trail and the river at the border of West Norriton Township and Norristown Friday morning.Police responded to find a deceased man in a wooded area about 100 feet from the trail down a steep embankment. MORE HEADLINES:The man, identified as 25-year-old Daquan Tucker, of Audubon, died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the coroner's office.

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Hatboro woman charged after viral video of racist rant against local business investigated by police

HATBORO, Pa. - A Hatboro woman has been charged with Ethnic Intimidation and Harassment after a racist rant at a Hatboro pizza shop was caught on camera by an employee and police were called to investigate, Montgomery County officials announced.Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and Hatboro Police Chief James Gardner made the announcement Friday that Hatboro resident Rita Bellew was charged after an investigation due to an incident at Amy’s Family Pizzeria February 23rd.Hatboro police responded to the restaurant just before 6 p.m. on the 23rd, because of a disturbance.

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Gun pointed at woman's head during Lower Moreland home invasion, police say

Police released a composite sketch of one of four suspects in an armed home invasion in Lower Moreland, along with a photo of the van the suspects fled in. ((Lower Moreland Police Department) )LOWER MORELAND, Pa. - Authorities in Montgomery County say they are investigating an armed home invasion in which a female victim says one of the suspects held a gun to her head.On Thursday, around 11:45 a.m., Lower Moreland police responded to a residence near Huntingdon Pike and Byberry Road for a report of a home invasion.The female victim informed officers that she was home along when she got a knock at her door. Police say she looked out of her window and observed a white van parked across the street, and three males on her doorstep with boxes that said "Amazon" on them. The victim says she opened the door and the males told her they would bring the boxes inside.

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Pennsylvania Chick-fil-A bans kids under 16 from dining in restaurant without parent

LIMERICK, Pa. - A Chick-fil-A in Montgomery County is taking action after they say a series of "unacceptable behaviors" by kids and young teens has forced them to "protect" their guests, staff and building."We contemplated long and hard before posting this, but decided it was time," the Chick-fil-A on Buckwalter Road in Limerick said in a Facebook post that has since gathered significant support.As of last week, all children under the age of 16 are now required to be accompanied by an adult when dining inside the Montgomery County fast food restaurant.Chick-fil-A says the ban is in response to the repeated "unacceptable behaviors" of unaccompanied children and teens, including volume and explicit language, mistreatment of property, disrespect of employees and unsafe behaviors."As you can imagine, this is not a pleasant experience. We want to provide a comfortable and safe environment for our guests and our staff, and also to protect our building.

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'Dangerous criminal': Driver accused of robbing motorist at gunpoint in Upper Moreland arrested, police say

MONTGOMERY COUNTY - Police have arrested a suspect touted as a "dangerous criminal" after a crash escalated into an armed robbery on Monday morning. The incident began when a man driving erratically on York Road abruptly cut in front of another car, causing a minor crash in Upper Moreland, according to authorities. Police say the man immediately got out of his car, pointed a gun at a female victim, demanded her cell phone, and fled on Davisville Road.MORE HEADLINES:"[I'm] shocked, but I haven't heard anything like that around here before," a man told FOX 29's Shawnette Wilson when she showed the pictures to him as he left a Wawa in the area Monday evening. He said the incident is concerning. "Especially in the morning.

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'Dangerous criminal': Erratic driver robs motorist at gunpoint in Upper Moreland, police say

MONTGOMERY COUNTY - Police are asking for the public's help to find a "dangerous criminal" after a car crash quickly escalated into an armed robbery Monday morning.The incident began when a man driving erratically on York Road abruptly turned in front of another car causing a minor crash, according to authorities. Police say the man immediately got out of his car, pointed a gun at a female victim, demanded her cell phone, then fled on Davisville Road.MORE HEADLINES:"Shocked but I haven't heard anything like that around here before," said a man that FOX 29's Shawnette Wilson showed the pictures to as he left a Wawa in the area this evening. He says it's concerning. "Especially in the morning.

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DA: Fentanyl, heroin found in 'significant number' of THC products seized from Pennsylvania smoke shops

NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Investigators say small amounts of fentanyl and heroin were found during further testing of THC products seized from three Pennsylvania smoke shops following two non-fatal overdoses. Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele on Friday called an emergency press conference to warn the public about Strictly Delta brand of ‘Delta 8 THC 600 MG Happy Cubes’ sold at Tobacco Hut stores that may be tainted with illicit drugs. "Urb Extrax" and "Pinewood Coned," which were also sold at the stores, tested positive for fentanyl, according to the District Attorney's Office. Authorities launched an investigation into the Tobacco Hut after two people who consumed tainted THC gummies overdosed on fentanyl and recovered. Authorities in Montgomery County are warning of THC gummies tainted with heroin and fentanyl after two non-fatal overdoses were traced back to three county tobacco stores."Individuals should not consume any flavors of these Strictly Delta brand of CBD gummies, if anyone has any of these gummies, do not eat them," DA Steele said at Friday's press conference.The products were seized for testing during a search warrant executed last Thursday night.

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Chick-fil-A bans kids under 16 from dining in Montgomery County restaurant without parent

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 06: A sign hangs outside of a Chick-fil-A restaurant on May 06, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Chicken prices have risen sharply this year as suppliers struggle to keep up with demand, fueled in part, by the popularity of new chic MONTGOMERY COUNTY - A Chick-fil-A in Montgomery County is taking action after they say a series of "unacceptable behaviors" by kids and young teens has forced them to "protect" their guests, staff and building."We contemplated long and hard before posting this, but decided it was time," the Chick-fil-A on Buckwalter Road in Royersford said in a Facebook post that has since gathered significant support.As of last week, all children under the age of 16 are now required to be accompanied by an adult when dining inside the Montgomery County fast food restaurant.Chick-fil-A says the ban is in response to the repeated "unacceptable behaviors" of unaccompanied children and teens, including volume and explicit language, mistreatment of property, disrespect of employees and unsafe behaviors."As you can imagine, this is not a pleasant experience.

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Hatboro police investigating viral video of customer's racist rant against local business owner

HATBORO, Pa. - A viral video of a racist rant by a customer, yelling offensive things directed at the business owner, is posted on TikTok and has been viewed over and over, shared on multiple platforms and it’s sparking outrage."You feel frustrated. It’s something that I was not expecting," said Omar Quinones. He’s the owner of Amy’s Pizzeria in Hatboro.Captured on video, the woman is seen yelling, "You give me my money back! I'm not giving my money to some illegal immigrant."It happened at Amy’s Pizzeria, Thursday night.

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Hatboro police investigate after viral video of racist rant by customer against local business owner

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Vigil in Montgomery County marks one year of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

JENKINTOWN, Pa. - Friday marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine, reducing entire cities to rubble and the death toll still unknown. Additionally, more than 8 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee their country.

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DA: THC gummies sold at Montgomery County tobacco stores test positive for heroin, fentanyl

NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Authorities in Montgomery County are warning of THC gummies tainted with heroin and fentanyl after two non-fatal overdoses were traced back to three county tobacco stores. District Attorney Kevin Steele and police chiefs from Montgomery Township, Hatfield Township and Whitpain Township abruptly called a Friday morning press conference to warn the public.Investigators say heroin and fentanyl were found in some of the Strictly Delta brand of ‘Delta 8 THC 600 MG Happy Cubes’ sold at three Tobacco Hut stores in Montgomery County. "Urb Extrax" and "Pinewood Coned," which were also sold at the stores, tested positive for fentanyl, according to the District Attorney's Office.MORE LOCAL HEADLINES"Individuals should not consume any flavors of these Strictly Delta brand of CBD gummies, if anyone has any of these gummies, do not eat them," DA Steele said. Undercover detectives went to the Tobacco Hut store after two people who consumed products sold at the store overdosed and recovered, according to authorities. Several flavors of Delta 8 THC 600 MG Happy Cubes were purchased by detectives and later tested for illegal drugs. Authorities say ‘Juicy Pineapple’ tested positive for fentanyl and ‘Blue Lemonade’ was found to contain heroin, fentanyl and methyl fentanyl. District Attorney Kevin Steele said the gummies tested positive for fentanyl and heroin.

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Balmy winter forces Pennsylvania mountains to make snow

LOWER FREDERICK, Pa. - The weather outside hasn't been frightful so far this winter, but one Pennsylvania ski slope is ‘letting it snow’ with help from an army of artificial snow guns. Skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes on President's Day at Spring Mountain Ski Area in Montgomery County with temperatures that peaked in the 60s. "It's definitely weird because the weather is really warm," said Amelia Burke, who was at Spring Mountain on Monday. Rick Buckman, the owner of Spring Mountain Ski Area, told FOX 29 that their artificial snow machines can keep the slopes powdered even when the temperatures climb into the 60s and 70s. "It’s our answer to global warming we think it’s necessary for a ski slope at our latitude," Buckman said. "It can’t cover the whole slope but it keeps us going."Real snow or fake snow, visitors had no complaints as they were able to whoosh down the slopes and enjoy the long weekend.

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Hot Wheels collector turns hobby into museum in Maryland

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - It’s been more than half a century since Mattel created its Hot Wheels franchise, and for one super-collector in Gaithersburg, Maryland the fascination with the toys started at a young age.By day, Bruce Pascal is a commercial real estate agent in the nation’s capital.By night, he’s a Hot Wheels hobbyist with more than seven thousand items in his collection. "To put it mildly, I’m obsessed with Hot Wheels," Pascal said.At 7 years old, he got his first Hot Wheel in 1968 — the same year they were created. Fifty-five years later he’s still buying them."My mother gave me back my Hot Wheels as a kid I played with in 1999," Pascal said. "I was with a buddy of mine, and he said, ‘I’ll give you $200 for him.’ I was like, ‘oh, these have value?’"From there, his love for the tiny and intricate toys consumed him."Nothing's better than collecting something you have a connection with and the fact that I’m collecting my childhood toys, it's kind of fun," Pascal said. One of his prized possessions is a 1913 Model T that was used as inspiration for Mattel."In 1964, this Model T was entered into the Grand National Roadster Show in California.

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Mistrial declared in former Pentagon police officer's murder case

Montgomery County declared a mistrial Friday in the case of a former Pentagon police officer accused of killing two people in Takoma Park two years ago. A spokesperson for the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office told FOX 5 the jury was deadlocked. Court docs show on April 7, 2021, David Hall Dixon was off-duty when he allegedly walked out of his building and confronted three men in a car in the parking lot area of the Takoma Overlook Condominiums at 7333 New Hampshire Avenue.READ MORE: Pentagon officer charged with murder, assault being held without bond; faces 180 years in prisonThe ex-Pentagon Force Protection Agency police officertold Takoma Park police he had seen what he thought was a car being broken into.As the car drove off, police believe Dixon discharged his service weapon and fired five times into the car — hitting two of the passengers, Dominique Williams and Lionel Johnson. During the trial, the court released surveillance video of the third man, Michael Thomas, bringing Williams and Johnston to a hospital in prince George's County. Evidence shows both were shot in the back. VIDEO: Pentagon cop charged with murder pulls gun on person in previous incident Dixon says he was trying to make a citizen's arrest when he saw them breaking into a work van.

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Jennifer Brown: Former business partner of Limerick mom charged in connection with her murder

LIMERICK TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Officials provided new details about the disappearance and death of a Montgomery County mother who was reported missing and later found dead. Jennifer Brown, 43, of Limerick Township, was reported missing days after the new year started. Friends and family say they saw the woman outside of her home on Stratford Court on the morning of Jan. 3, but she did not pick up her son later in the day, causing concern. By the morning of Jan.

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Man shot in Wawa parking lot in Pottstown, officials say

POTTSTOWN, Pa. - A man has been rushed to the hospital after a shooting broke out at a Wawa in Montgomery County Monday morning.Officials say the man was shot in the parking lot on the 1500 block of High Street in Pottstown.SkyFOX was live over the scene as police responded to the shooting.MORE HEADLINES:The victim was taken to a local hospital. His condition is not known at this time.Investigators say no arrests have been made, but someone has been detained for question.This is a developing story.

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2 teens found shot dead next to vehicle in Pottstown double homicide, officials say

POTTSTOWN, Pa. - The deaths of two teenagers has sparked a homicide investigation in Pottstown, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.Police found the male teens while responding to nine calls of shots fired near Fourth and Johnson street around 11:30 p.m.

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Police: 200 cars cause havoc at Willow Grove mall pop-up rally, 3 injured in 'severe' crash

Car crashes after pop-up car rally at Willow Grove Park mall. MONTGOMERY COUNTY - In what proved to be yet another dangerous event, hundreds of cars convened at Willow Grove Park Mall for an unauthorized pop-up car rally this weekend.Police say 150-200 cars drove recklessly, revved engines and skid tires as the rally unfolded in the mall's parking lot around 12:34 a.m.

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'It's very brazen': Police investigating rash of mailbox thefts in Upper Merion, King of Prussia

UPPER MERION, Pa. - Authorities in Montgomery County are searching for an accused mailbox thief who allegedly stole parcels from drop boxes near a local post office and municipal building.The Upper Merion Police Department said the brazen thefts happened early Tuesday morning, sometime between 2:30 a.m. and 2:40 a.m. Investigators believe "multiple actors" hit three different U.S.

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"It's very brazen": Police investigating rash of mailbox thefts in Upper Darby, King of Prussia

UPPER MERION, Pa. - Authorities in Montgomery County are searching for an accused mailbox thief who allegedly stole parcels from drop boxes near a local post office and municipal building.The Upper Darby Police Department said the brazen thefts happened early Tuesday morning, sometime between 2:30 a.m. and 2:40 a.m. Investigators believe "multiple actors" hit three different U.S.

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Philadelphia DA: Men charged with kidnapping after stealing car with girl still in the back seat

Jeremiah Thomas and Milan Dean-Brewer PHILADELPHIA - A carjacking turned into a terrifying ordeal for a 12-year-old girl this weekend, and now two men are being held responsible, according to the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office.Jeremiah Thomas and Milan Dean-Brewer are both accused of kidnapping the girl during a carjacking at a gas station on Ridge Avenue on October 9.The 12-year-old was still in the back seat when the suspects reportedly jumped in the running car and took off driving.Police say the girl's father had left her in the car to buy something inside the gas station.MORE HEADLINES:She was able to escape the car during a stop, and made it home safely with no injuries, according to the DA's office.The suspects were apprehended after they crashed the stolen car into a police vehicle in Montgomery County.They have both been charged with carjacking, kidnappings, auto theft and related offenses.

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Philadelphia man sought in connection with fight, stabbing at Plymouth Twp. Wawa, officials say

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A man is recovering after he was stabbed during a fight outside a Wawa in Plymouth Township.Plymouth Township Police Department officials say the incident took place in the parking lot of a Wawa on Ridge Pike, in Plymouth Township Saturday morning, just before 9 a.m.The victim and 29-year-old Philadelphia resident Ivan Davonte Stephens, Jr. reportedly fought in the parking lot, when Stephens pulled a knife and stabbed the victim several times and took off.The man was taken to Paoli Hospital and treated for his injuries.

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DA: Philadelphia girl, 17, charged with murder in deadly double shooting in Pottstown

PHILADELPHIA - A months-long search for a 17-year-old girl wanted for the murder of a man, and the attempted murder of another teen has come to an end, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.Jahme Barnes, 17, of Philadelphia, has been charged in connection to a deadly shooting that broke out near Grant Street and Union Alley in Pottstown on August 28, killing Dakari Rome and injuring a 17-year-old boy.Officials say they found blood stains and several shell casings inside an SUV where Barnes, both victims, co-defendant Kahseem Williams, who was arrested on September 1; and an unknown female were "hanging out" as the shooting unfolded.Messages on Williams' phone revealed a conversation between him and Rome, according to the DA's office:"Yo ask him to hold his gat (slang for gun) once he give it to you tell em he burnt (slang for cheated or deceived) we gon to go in a ride," Rome messaged Williams.Minutes later, Williams messaged Rome, "Tell em let you hold it while I drop him off up there once he do don’t give it back we go slide to citt."The injured 17-year-old reportedly told police he possessed a 9 mm Glock on the night of the murder. Officials say the teen handed the gun to Rome, who gave it Williams, who passed it onto Barnes, who then started playing with the gun and recording herself.Barnes then reportedly fired at the teen after pointing the gun at him, and asking "what else you got?"The bullet went through the teen's hand, and fatally into Rome's chest. The 17-year-old then fled the vehicle as Williams reportedly continued shooting at him. Barnes was arrested by U.S.

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Boil water advisory lifted for 11K Montgomery County residents

NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Pennsylvania American Water lifted the boil water advisory initially issued September 30, due to a water main break in East Norriton. Officials say the issue is resolved.More than 11,000 customers in parts of Montgomery County had been advised to boil their water before consumption due to the increased risk of contamination. According to Pennsylvania American Water, loss of positive water pressure was experienced after the water main break. West Reading, PA - June 15: A photo illustration of tap water in a clear glass drinking glass in West Reading, PA Tuesday afternoon June 15, 2021.

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Boil water advisory issued for some Montgomery County residents due to increased risk of contamination

West Reading, PA - June 15: A photo illustration of tap water in a clear glass drinking glass in West Reading, PA Tuesday afternoon June 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images) NORRISTOWN, Pa. - More than 11,000 customers in parts of Montgomery County have been advised to boil their water before consumption due to the increased risk of contamination. According to Pennsylvania American Water, loss of positive water pressure was experienced after a water main break in Norristown. "The loss of positive water pressure is a signal of the existence of conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system through back-flow by back pressure or back siphonage," the agency said.

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Police: Man, 82, attacked, carjacked buying gift for wife at Willow Grove Park Mall, teens sought

Police say an 82-year-old man was attacked and robbed at Willow Grove Park Mall. MONTGOMERY COUNTY - An 82-year-old man's innocent trip to the mall ended with violence after an unprovoked attack earlier this month.Police say the man was walking to his truck in the parking lot of Willow Grove Park Mall when he was attacked from behind by two teen suspects.He was hit in the back of the head, and forced to the ground as the suspects told him, "This is a hold-up.

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Delco teen creates 'resource closet' at local school to help students in need

PHILADELPHIA - A Delaware County teen's vision recently came to life after getting approval from school administration to start a resource closet for students in need. About a year ago, Aicha Coulibaly came up with an idea to start a collection of hygiene products for her classmates. Now, her idea has blossomed in to a closet packed full of various personal care items after the school board approved the teen's initiative. "Everybody deserves to have basic needs.

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5 sought in Montgomery County gun store burglary, $15k reward offered

Five people are being sought by local and federal authorities in connection to a gun store burglary. SPRINGFIELD, Pa. - Local and federal authorities are searching for a group of people who they say burglarized a Pennsylvania gun store over the weekend. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) shared a handout Monday that described a burglary at Founding Fathers Outfitters in Springfield, Montgomery County. Authorities shared a surveillance image of five people wanted for robbing the store during the early morning hours of Saturday, Sept.

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Police: 15-year-old hospitalized after being shot in Montgomery County, DA's office investigating

NARBERTH, Pa. - An investigation is underway after a teenager was injured in a Narberth shooting on Wednesday night, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. The DA's Office says a gun was discharged by juveniles inside a home in Narberth, leaving one injured with a non-life-threatening injury. A letter sent to the Lower Merion School District Community and obtained by FOX 29 said students from the district may have been involved. "The nature of that involvement remains unclear at this time, as the investigation into the incident is ongoing," Superintendent of Schools Khalid N. Mumin wrote.

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Man stabbed confronting car thieves outside his home in Montgomery County, police say

MONTGOMERY COUNTY - A car theft took a violent turn when police say a victim confronted a group of men right outside his front door early Saturday morning.Police responded to the 200 block of Grove Avenue in Cheltenham Township around 3 a.m. for reports of a stabbing.They arrived to find a man suffering from several stab wounds.

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3 officers hurt in explosion during training exercise at SCI Phoenix

SKIPPACK, Pa. - Officials say three law enforcement agents were hurt when an explosion happened during a training exercise at a Montgomery County prison Thursday morning.Several emergency vehicles, including at least two fire trucks, swarmed a large field near SCI - Phoenix in Skippack Township just after 11 a.m.A fire official tells FOX 29 that an FBI agent, a state trooper and a sheriff's deputy were hurt in the explosion.

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More than 100 people gather to celebrate a Montgomery County barber's 60th year of business

JENKINTOWN, Pa. - Community members gathered to celebrate a fixture in their Montgomery County neighborhood on Wednesday night. Paul Strate, owner of Mr. Paul's Barber Shop in Jenkintown, has been cutting hair since he was 17 years old and he has no intentions on slowing down.

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Democratic Senate candidate Lt. Gov. John Fetterman holds Montgomery County rally

BLUE BELL, Pa. - With less than two months until Election Day, Democratic Senate candidate Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman gave his first public appearance since his stroke, in Montgomery County.Women’s rights and abortion rights were top of mind for voters who turned out Sunday, many waiting in a line wrapped around Montgomery County Community College, in the rain.John Fetterman supporter, Susan Wendt, stated, "We are concerned about our democracy."MORE HEADLINES:Supporters of Fetterman packed the college gymnasium, overflowing into the hallway, to be part of his rally, many focused on abortion rights."We can’t have anybody so far left. We need someone to actually that’s going to come in and fight for us," Aisha Harris remarked."Women should have the right to do with their body what they want," Michael Greenberg stated."Women are the reason we can win," Fetterman said to the packed crowd.

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Flooding across the Delaware Valley: Delays, traffic and warnings as storms roll in Tuesday

PHILADELPHIA - With the Tuesday morning commute in full swing, heavy rain is causing flooding and possibly dangerous conditions in Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs.Storms are just getting started in the Delaware Valley with downpours expected all day into the evening hours, and possibly overnight. Several areas are already experiencing some flooding, and its effects, as a Flash Flood Warning has been issued for several counties.In Montgomery County, a Norristown inbound train has been delayed at SEPTA's Conshohocken Station due to high water conditions.Traffic along I-76 has been delayed for the past hour near King of Prussia and Gulf Mills after water started to flood the road.

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Community pushes for answers on deadly Pottstown house explosion months later

POTTSTOWN, Pa. - Residents in a Pennsylvania community where a deadly house explosion killed five people, including four children, are demanding answers from investigators who have remained silent for months.The late-May explosion completely leveled a family home on Hale Street and Butler Avenues, and claimed the lives of a 67-year-old grandmother and four children ages 8-13-years-old. The victims were later identified as Francine White, 67, Alana Wood, 13, Jeremiah White, 12, Nehemiah White, 10, and 8-year-old Tristan White. Neighboring homes were damaged in the massive blast that reduced the property to nothing but a large pile of debris. The Red Cross said 11 families were displaced, a total of 34 people all together. RELATED HEADLINES:Rumors swirled about the possible cause of the explosion, including from the former homeowner who said he reported smelling natural gas during his 10 years of occupancy. "The whole time, the 10-years we lived there, we could smell gas," said Ryan Nagel who lived in the home in 2017.

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'Try the first step': Utah man makes stop in Montgomery County on his walk across America

MONTGOMERY COUNTY - Isaiah Sheilds is making his way across the county one step at a time - and he's already taken over 15 million!"Inevitably, the first question is, are you really walking across America?" the Utah native said.Isaiah took the first steps off his Utah driveway over a year ago. Loaded up a cart with supplies, he left for Cape Alava, the western most part of Washington State, He then turned around and walked east, down through Texas, and along the gulf, before he turned up north to Maine. "I remember just sitting at my desk and I used to work in corporate finance and I was looking at an Excel spreadsheet. And the only thing I can recollect is just thinking, I want to go on like a really, really long walk," Isaiah explained.Fox 29 Photojournalist Bill Rohrer met up with him in North Wales as his trip reached about 7,430 miles."I'm doing it because I really, really like it.

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Bucks County students team with food bank to collect for food donation drive

WARMINSTER, Pa. - Food insecurity doesn’t take time off, even in the summer months.

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Lower Providence Twp. accident kills 1

LOWER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, Pa. - One person has died after an accident in Montgomery County.According to officials, crews were called to the 500 block of Park Avenue, in Lower Providence Township Thursday afternoon, around 3 p.m., for an accident.Located on scene, crews found a rollback truck and an SUV had crashed.One person was killed as a result of the accident.Officials say the cause of the accident is under investigation.

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Community shaken after tragic death of Norristown police officer

NORRISTOWN, Pa. - A Montgomery County community is mourning the loss of a veteran police officer, cancer survivor, husband and father who was killed in a bicycle accident over the weekend. Corporal Brian Kozera, a 16-year member of the Norristown Police Department, was training in Lancaster County on Saturday for the Ironman World Championship when he was struck by a pickup.Chief Derrick Woods said the driver stayed on scene and the investigation into the fatal crash is ongoing. He called the Kozera's death a "tragedy" and "a hole that we are never going to fill." Kozera leaves behind a wife and three young daughters, one of whom has special needs. Kozera leaves behind a wife and three young daughters, one of whom has special needs.

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Gov. Wolf touts increased funding for education during trip to Montgomery County

EAST NORRITON, Pa. - Governor Wolf apologized Tuesday for what he called "bragging" about the nearly $4-billion he’s pushed into public education during his soon-to-end two terms in office.Wolf visited East Norriton Middle School in the Norristown Area School District on Tuesday where he was greeted by a group of newly hired public school teachers.Superintendent Christopher Dormer said the district had to cut programs and staff in the past, but an influx of millions of state dollars has allowed them to hire new teachers and add programs."Every student in every school across Pennsylvania deserves a good education regardless of his or her or their zip code," Wolf said.BACK TO SCHOOL HEADLINESWhile praising Wolf's investment in education, School Board President Phil Daniels offered a warning. "Some people on the others side of the aisle want to burn this thing to the ground," Daniels said.

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'Largest ever': $3 million winning Cash 5 ticket sold in Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY - Pennsylvania Lottery history made! One lucky lottery player just won a record $3-million jackpot.The Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket is worth $3,076,096.50 - the largest-ever jackpot to date, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery.It was sold at Souderton Food Mart on East Broad Street, and matched all five balls for Friday's drawing. The food mart will receive a $10,000 for selling the winning ticket.Winning numbers: 8-24-31-32-33MORE HEADLINES:The previous record-setting jackpot reached more than $2.4 million in 2019.

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Wife of Hatboro officer who died from severe reaction to bee sting writing memoir about trauma, grief

HATBORO, Pa. - The wife of a former Hatboro K9 officer is readjusting to life after the passing of her husband, who suffered a severe reaction to a bee sting which resulted in a brain injury and a heart attack. Everything about the family's life changed in October 2021, when 35-year-old Ryan Allen was stung by a bee. His wife Whitney called 911 as Ryan tried to get some fresh air, but he lost consciousness on their porch after suffering from cardiac arrest. Ryan was first rushed to Doylestown Hospital before being flown to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. After being in the hospital for months, a procession full of his fellow officers led him from a rehabilitation center to his home for hospice care. A procession lead Hatboro K9 officer Ryan Allen from a rehab to hospice care months after he suffered complications from a reaction to a bee sting.Weeks later, Allen died, leaving behind his wife, their two sons, four-year-old Jackson and seven-month-old Leo and his K9 partner Louie. According to the Hatboro Police Department, Allen worked his way to K9 handler after joining the police force in 2013. He served as a patrol officer and a member of the Montgomery County Drug Task Force.

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Pottstown murder suspect arrested in California was out on bail during fatal shooting, DA says

Tyshaun Harvey, 21, was arrested by U.S. Marshalls in California. POTTSTOWN, Pa. - A man sought in connection with a murder in Pottstown has been arrested in California, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney. Authorities say Tyshaun Harvey, 21, was sought for the murder of 22-year-old Nahmer Baird in Pottstown. Baird was reportedly killed after an alleged shootout between the occupants of his Nissan Sentra and a Chrysler 300 at Locust Alley and West Street on May 29, according to officials. His car then crashed head-on into a Dodge pickup truck two blocks away, injuring its male driver.

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Ohio man accused of killing 4 people, including teenage girl, captured in Kansas

Stephen Marlow (FBI) BUTLER TOWNSHIP, Ohio - A suspect wanted in Ohio in the shooting deaths of four people, including a teenage girl, has been arrested in Kansas, authorities said.Police in Montgomery County’s Butler Township said late Saturday night that 39-year-old Stephen Marlow was taken into custody by local police in Lawrence, Kansas. Chief John Porter said Marlow will be extradited to Ohio to face charges in the slayings.Court documents don’t list an attorney representing Marlow; a message seeking comment was left Saturday at a number listed in his name.Officers were called to the Ohio neighborhood shortly before noon Friday on a report of shots fired and found four victims with gunshot wounds at multiple crime scenes, police said.

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'It's too hot': Delaware Valley endures dangerously hot conditions in 4th heatwave

BRISTOL, Pa. - It’s hot and so hot, the Delaware Valley may break a 30-year record. This is dangerous heat and the National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for most of the Delaware Valley and extending into Lancaster County and the Lehigh Valley.Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania are included, as well as Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties in New Jersey and New Castle County in Delaware.In Bucks County, umbrellas are shut and patio dining is not happening at the historic King George II Inn, on the Delaware River, in Bristol.MORE HEADLINES:"Well, it’s too hot, with the heat index today over 100. It’s too hot not only for the customers, but for the staff," General Manager Robert Strasser said.Another week of record-high temperatures and outdoor dining isn’t much fun, even in a picturesque waterfront locale.

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Police warn of new social media challenge that targets certain models of cars

PHILADELPHIA - Owners of certain Hyundai and Kia models are being advised to take special precautions securing their vehicles due to a rash of thefts that has been sweeping cities across the nation.The Lower Moreland Police Department in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania issued a warning Wednesday that a new TikTok challenge "encourages teens and young adults to break into these cars and steal them." Videos shared on social media demonstrated how the ignition systems in mainly 2011-2021 Kias and 2015-2021 Hyundais with physical keys could be easily hacked using a screwdriver, pliers or the end of a USB cable, because the vehicles are not equipped with immobilizers that require the presence of a key fob with a transponder to work.MORE LOCAL HEADLINESNo local cases have been reported, but the Lower Moreland Police Department suggested that owners of the targeted vehicles might consider using a steering wheel locking device. "It’s pretty much just hot-wiring a car with no hot wiring required," said David Young, a Software and Car Analyst.The problem first came to the nation's attention in Milwaukee last year, where over 5,700 of the brands' cars were stolen through November, according to authorities. Additional cities followed, including Columbus, Ohio, where Kias and Hyundais have accounted for 38% of all thefts so far this year.Both Kia and Hyundai released statements about the rash of thefts:"Kia America is aware of the rise in vehicle thefts of a subset of trim levels.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0