Montgomery County official defends two-week virtual school order

Following a unanimous vote by the Montgomery County Board of Health to close all schools for two weeks starting Nov. 23, some parents held a protest citing concern for their children's education.

Suburban Philadelphia voters surge with enthusiasm to oust Trump

The four Pennsylvania counties hugging Philadelphia provided a decisive margin for former Vice President Joe Biden and lifted him to the presidency.

Montgomery County will shift to all-virtual learning for 2 weeks surrounding Thanksgiving

Montgomery County health officials have voted to shift all schools to virtual learning for the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving in an effort to prevent potential holiday transmissions.

DA: Philadelphia man arrested after purchasing, trafficking firearms in 8 counties

A Philadelphia man has been arrested on multiple felony charges related to the purchasing and trafficking of 36 firearms in eight counties in less than three months, prosecutors announced Tuesday.

Norristown police investigating violent arrest caught on video

A Norristown police officer has been placed on administrative duty following an encounter with a suspect on Friday.

Man charged in Lower Merion homicide

Prosecutors announced charges in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old in Lower Merion Township back in September.

Crushed by the virus, 2 mall operators file for bankruptcy

Two mall operators filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, hurt by the coronavirus pandemic that has forced their tenants to permanently close stores or not pay rent.

$3M winning scratch-off ticket sold at Rite Aid in Montgomery County

The lucky winner purchased their ticket at Rite Aid Pharmacy on West Main Street in Lansdale, according to lottery officials.

Boil water advisory lifted for parts of Montgomery County

Pennsylvania American Water has lifted a boil water advisory that was issued after a water main break Monday morning. 

Montgomery County boil water advisory extended

Norristown, and parts of 10 other towns are boiling their water as a broken water main Monday placed clean water in jeopardy.

Bill Cosby appeal set for Dec. 1 in Pennsylvania high court

Bill Cosby, 83, is serving a three- to 10-year prison term. A lower appeals court had upheld his conviction, but the state's high court agreed this year to review two key issues in the case.

Man stiffs waitress, writes word "MASK" on receipt after being asked to wear face covering

A server in Ardmore asked a customer to mask up while he was walking through the restaurant Sunday as is the restaurant’s policy. Then, instead of a tip in his credit card receipt, he wrote "MASK."

Ursinus College investigating intruder at residence hall

Ursinus College is investigating after a man walked into an unlocked room in one of the residence halls twice.

Flags at half-staff in Montgomery County for firefighter killed in the line of duty

Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all commonwealth flags in Montgomery County to fly at half-staff to honor a firefighter killed in the line of duty October 1.