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Montgomery County Coroner identifies East Greenville man as the deceased in the weekend police shooting

An investigation continues through the county's detective bureau

Montco's Top 50 Employers help keep the county working

Check out the county's top employers. Did yours make the list?

A Montgomery County man armed with a machete and hatchet shot by police, died at the scene

East Greenville ShootingThe name of the man, nor the officer, have been released at this time

IT Landes works so one local mother can 'Feel the Love' with a donated HVAC system

The Harleysville-based business partners with Lennox to reward a deserving family with heating and cooling

Montco Jazz Fest presents musical stylings throughout county communities this September

Slated for Sept. 19 to 22, a wide variety of events will be included

Two-vehicle accident in Perkasie leaves one on its roof Thursday night

One person required emergency crew extraction from the flipped vehicle

Woman removes more than $260 in groceries from Upper Gwynedd Weis, police said

Charges have been updated to a felony level due to her criminal history, reports said

NYT: Montgomery County Pa. nearly back to pre-pandemic employment rates

A recent study spanned the country to see what areas have bounced back

One man recently attempted to withdraw HELOC funds via fraud, New Britain Township Police said

Credit union staff alerted police to the fraud as it was occurring, according to reports

An 18-year-old driver of stolen vehicle charged with Homicide by Vehicle after July 29 crash in Montgomery County

One 15-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 14-year-old boy was severely injured

Montgomery Township man charged with DUI after careless driving, police said

Man ignores mother, sister asking him not to drive.

Two-vehicle accident stops traffic on Route 113 at Diamond Road in Sellersville

Multiple emergency responders are attending to the scene

Montgomery County issues a Code Red hot weather emergency for Wednesday, Aug. 28

Temperatures from noon to 6 p.m. today will exceed safe limits for more than two hours

Caretaker charged after mother tapes him touching and kissing her 17-year-old nonverbal, disabled daughter in their Blue Bell home

Whitpain Township Police responded to the reports to CPS on Monday, Aug. 26

Access Network sites launch Best of the Burbs

Local community news sites North Penn Now, Wiss Now, Perk Valley Now, and Central Bucks Now want to hear from …

Montco Prothonotary outlines improvements to the PFA process with Hope Card, online access

Noah Marlier recently visited Upper Dublin's commissioners to share the information.

Former Delco teacher pleads 'no contest' to indecent exposure at Whitemarsh Cemetery

Sentencing was held Monday in Montgomery County.

Mission Kids, Rep. Hanbidge partner for Online Safety Night at Ambler YMCA

Ambler YMCA hosts evening of helpful tips for parents and children surfing the web

Ethan Kelly, 15, is reportedly missing from his Lansdale home, from which he ran Aug. 16

Any sightings should be reported to Lansdale Police

Merck employee collected $49,000 in fraudulent gift cards, police said

Scientist created 4,100 fraudulent health reward accounts making up fake spouses for coworkers, reports said

Community, almuni invited to say farewell to Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School in Norristown

Event slated for Aug. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. is open to the public

A pedestrian walking to meet friends at Sellersville bar hit by vehicle

A white Toyota sedan has hit a male walking near The Horse Tavern

Man attempts to sell stolen vehicle on Facebook Marketplace, police said

The Jeep's owners arranged a meet-up to buy their own car back, catch thief, according to reports

House fire reported on Waterford Drive in Hatfield Township

The Souderton home is being barricaded off with crime scene tape by police

Electric bike, minivan involved in vehicle accident on Allentown Road in Towamencin

One person was taken by ambulance from the scene

Local police assist in closing a California-to-Pennsylvania drug trafficking organization, DA said

Six men have been charged with crimes for trafficking millions of dollars in coke and meth, per police

Central Bucks police seek information on porch pirate in Chalfont

A package containing three cell phones was removed from a porch on Reene Circle

Green Street in Lansdale closed between York and Vine due to four-car accident

Three of the four vehicles were towed from the scene

Cannoneers Club Burger Fundraiser for Fairmount Fire Co. surpasses goal

The event was held on Saturday afternoon at the Lansdale club.

Lansdale resident named a finalist for an NFL award

Krista Quinn is one of five finalists for the NFL Flag Player of the Year award

Deputy Fire Marshal Jeff Tomczak was honored with 'last ride' on Saturday in Montco

Upper Gwynedd fireman served his community for over 28 years

Woman removes over $260 in groceries from Upper Gwynedd Weis, police said

Charges have been updated to a felony level due to her criminal history, reports said

Fire reported at a house on Yoder Road in Harleysville

Crews responded to a structure fire just after 10 p.m. Friday night

Perkasie man faces additional charges after June 2 accident which killed a Plumstead volunteer firefighter

Man charged with homicide by vehicle, homicide by vehicle with DUI

Perkasie man faces additional charges after June 2 accident which killed a Plumstead volunteer firefighter

Man charged with homicide by vehicle, homicide by vehicle with DUI

Code Red issued for Montgomery County, Pa., with temps at or over 100 degrees

Residents are encouraged to seek ways to stay cool, hydrated

Towamencin, Lower Salford among municipalities receiving traffic signal upgrade funds from state

Shapiro Administration investing more than $30 million in ‘Green Light Go’ project

Multiple units responding to possible house fire at Juniper Path and Whitemarsh Lane, Hatfield

A call came in just before 3 p.m. for smoky conditions

Remains found in Towamencin identified, investigation closed, officials say

Skeletal remains were found in March in Towamencin

Paul Asman, formerly missing since July 19, found in NJ

The 23-year-old ran from Whitemarsh Township during a mental health crisis

Missing man took train from Ambler to Center City July 19

Anyone with information about Paul James Asman should call 911

Delco elementary teacher accused of masturbating at Whitemarsh Cemetery in Ambler

Matthew Paul Gagat, 47, of Horsham, is also accused of publicly masturbating at Lenape Park in Perkasie while on bail.

WATCH: Precision Watches grand opening event sparkles with luxury

The timepiece showroom is now open in Lower Gwynedd.

Two-vehicle crash on County Line Road and 202 slows area traffic

Multiple vehicles are being towed from the scene

Lower Gwynedd Police respond to burglary call near Upper Gwynedd border

The crime occurred during the daytime hours of July 13.

Dozens of guns recovered from Montgomery Township home illegally owned, police say

Police discovered in the defednant's criminal history prior charges including burglary and robbery, making him a person that is not …

Horsham man accused of open lewdness in Lenape Park

Woman says the man was touching himself as he stared at her

Norristown State Hospital patient charged with first- and third-degree murder of roommate

Kyle Samuels-Robey, 34, allegedly "choked out" Jacob Gonzales, 25 for throwing his books

Montgomery County Republican Committee closes office to the public

Doors close in an 'abundance of caution,' says MCRC chairman.