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10 Years of Iraq War Casualties: Montgomery County Remembers
This week marks 10 years since the beginning of the Iraq war, a good time honor those from Montgomery County who sacrificed their lives in the fight. By one count, the war is directly responsible for...
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90-Year-Old Resident to Play Easter Bunny at Egg Hunt
The Wesley Enhanced Living Upper Moreland retirement community will host an Easter Egg Hunt for kindergarten students on Friday, March 22. Children of America Childcare Center of Warminster ages 5-6...
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Upper Moreland Police Looking to Buy New Radios for Every Officer
The Upper Moreland Police Department is looking into ways to upgrade its radio communications. Montgomery County is planning to upgrade its radio system in 2014, and the current radios used by UMPD...
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Helzberg Diamonds Thief Sentenced to Jail Time
An Upper Moreland man received a prison sentence after an attempted robbery at Helzberg Diamonds in the 2600 block of Moreland Road. Daniel Cairns, 39, of Orangemans Road, will serve 11 to 23 months in...
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Drones Over Montgomery? Robots in Hospitals Top Regional News
What Are Your Burning 'Drone' Questions? Since the federal government's announcement earlier this week that a drone command center would be in operation at the Horsham Air Guard ... 10 Years of Iraq...
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Possible Nondiscrimination Ordinance Explored in County
Through an array of federal and state laws afford legal protections against discrimination on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin and disability, a hypothetical Montgomery County...
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Township Approves $5,000 Purchase of New Trash Receptacles
The Upper Moreland Parks and Rec Committee recently approved the purchase of two, double-barrel trash containers that will allow for regular trash disposal and recycling in the township. Committee...
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Upper Moreland Applying for Grant for New Water Spray Poles at Park
The Water Spray Pole at Masons Mill Park is a popular attraction for kids, especially in the summertime. When the weather is warm children gather near the playground for a chance to cool off and have...
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State House Passes Liquor Privatization Bill
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent Last June, the state House came within a handful (or two) of the necessary votes to pass a liquor privatization bill. The difference between then and now, according to...
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Getting Used to the Police Interceptor Sedan
My driver’s license just turned 16 last week. It’s something of a milestone — the thing I most lusted after when I was 16, turned 16. Man, I'm getting old. After 16 years of motoring, I — and I’m...
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EASTERN Students Raise Money for Philabundance, Feeding America
Throughout the year students at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology have helped raise money for Feeding America/Philabundance. This week local officers from SkillsUSA, EASTERN’s student leadership...
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Concerned Gun Owners Gather; Robot Kills in Hospital Top Regional News
'Her Life Was Short, But It Was Wide' When art teachers at the James A. Michener Art Museum talk about Holly Berry Huynh, their faces light with joy. "She had amazing energy a... Robot Kills Superbugs...
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Did you see the Meteor?
Twitter was abuzz Friday night with reports of a large, bright meteor streaking across the night sky over the Eastern Seaboard. A Doylestown Facebook fan said she saw it in Warrington, and another in...
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Philadelphia Phillies Roster is Shaping Up
First comes spring. Then March Madness. And after that, baseball. Opening Day is right around the corner—less than two weeks away—and teams like the Philadelphia Phillies are trying to figure out who...
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Who has the Cheapest Gas in Willow Grove?
Pennsylvanians are paying an average of 11.5 cents less today for a gallon of gas than we paid at this time last year, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. The national average for a gallon in the...
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Beer Sellers Fear Competition in PA’s Newly Liberated Market
By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent HARRISBURG — Buying and selling beer in Pennsylvania has always happened outside of the state monopoly on other kinds of adult beverages. But as privatizing the...
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New Home on the Market in Willow Grove Being Shown
Homestarr Realty and Re/Max Keystone will conduct Open Houses in Willow Grove this weekend on Sunday, March 24 at 1 p.m. 1017 N York Rd. Willow Grove, PA 19090 (new) $159,900 2 Bed, 2 Bath 990 Sq Ft...
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Murder-Suicide at Hospital, Fake Bomb Threat Top Eastern PA News
Check out some of Patch's biggest stories from the past week in eastern Pennsylvania: Man Shoots Himself Inside Dick’s Sporting Goods A man who barricaded himself inside a Dicks Sporting Goods store...
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Jewel Thief Gets Jail Time, Travel Costs for Students Top Local News
Just in case you missed a day at Patch, which can happen but shouldn't (sign up for our free newsletters), here's a look at the top headlines around our area this week: Helzberg Diamonds Thief...
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Armed Robbery at TD Bank Under Investigation
According to multiple reports, authorities in Montgomery County are investigating an armed robbery at the TD Bank on the 2900 block of West Moreland Road. Police say they responded to the scene shortly...
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