Archdiocese of Philadelphia to make masks optional for students, staff in suburban county schools

Schools operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in suburban counties will make masks optional for students and staff at the end of the month. Masking requirements will remain for schools in the City of Philadelphia.

Local authorities warn of social media scam that attempts to blackmail teen boys, men

Authorities in Pennsylvania believe online scammers are posing as attractive women to coax teens and men into sending explicit pictures, then using the photos as blackmail to extort money.

1 hurt in fire that torched Ambler auto repair shop

The owner of an Ambler auto repair shop was injured in a three-alarm fire that torched the garage on Thursday morning. 

'A chilling murder': 2 wanted in deadly Pottstown mugging captured in North Carolina

Ahmed Mohammed, 16, and Samir Bentley, 20, are facing first-degree murder charges in the October shooting death of Robert Stiles, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.

Montgomery County announces first flu deaths of season

Health officials in Montgomery announced Wednesday its first flu deaths related to the co-infection of both COVID-19 and the Influenza (flu).

Caught on camera: Home surveillance shows suspects in recent Radnor break-ins

Radnor Township Police hope outside home surveillance will help in the effort to nab suspects in recent Delaware County home invasions. Police in Bucks and Montgomery counties are also investigating home burglaries, looking for similarities.

Home surveillance footage captures suspects in recent Radnor break-ins
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Radnor Township Police hope outside home surveillance will help in the effort to nab suspects in recent Delaware County home invasions. Police in Bucks and Montgomery counties are also investigating home burglaries, looking for similarities to the Delaware County break-ins.

North Penn officials say photo shows teacher taping mask to student's face

Parents are reacting to a now viral photo that North Penn School District officials say showed one of their students taping a mask onto the face of a student. The school board apologized during a meeting Thursday and read a statement from the student's mother.

Third death confirmed in Montgomery County Hepatitis A outbreak, restaurant to reopen

Montgomery County health officials on Thursday confirmed a third death in a Hepatitis A outbreak, but said the Italian restaurant at the center of the outbreak will reopen.

Second death confirmed in Montgomery County Hepatitis A outbreak, third under investigation

Health leaders in Montgomery County say a third death is under investigation in a Hepatitis A outbreak that is already being blamed for two fatalities and the closure of a local Italian restaurant. 

Apple AirTag: Police warn of unwanted tracking after device found on car in Montgomery County

Police in Montgomery County are investigating a suspicious incident after they say an Apple AirTag was found on someone's car. They also reported a suspicious vehicle outside their home after receiving a notification that they were being tracked.

Man accused of shooting into Democratic party headquarters enters pleas

A suburban Philadelphia man accused of firing three shots into a local Democratic Party office on Inauguration Day has pleaded guilty to related federal charges.

Police: Child recovered safely; Amber Alert canceled

An Amber Alert was issued by the Pennsylvania State Police, but canceled it after the child reported missing was found safe..

2-year-old injured in apparent freak sledding accident in Upper Merion, police say

Police in Upper Merion said a 2-year-old was airlifted to the hospital after the child veered off course while sledding and glided underneath a passing car. 

Hepatitis A outbreak in Pennsylvania linked to local restaurant, health officials say

State and local officials are investigating a hepatitis A outbreak believed to be linked to a restaurant located in Montgomery County. Seven cases have resulted in hospitalizations and one person has died, according to officials.