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Murder on Main Line: Woman shoots 2nd woman inside home, then takes own life

RADNOR >> Two women found shot to death inside a home were killed in a murder-suicide, fueled by the belief by one of the women that the other victim was involved with her husband, according to authorities. Authorities described the situation as a possible love triangle with one of the victims having been married to another person.

 

Morning Briefing: Women shot dead in Radnor; Men convicted in death of teen; 76ers hope to turn off the Heat

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERShould be another nice one today. Well, nice until the rain moves in later. Expect the high to hit the mid 60s.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

 

Morning Briefing: Man arrested for stabbing woman in front of 6-year old daughter; Flyers see season come to end

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERLooks like we have a pretty nice day on tap. Well, as far as Mondays go. Expect the high to approach 70 degrees with a lot of sun.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

 

Morning Briefing: Classic car collection destroyed in fire; Flyers try to stay alive at home

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERPretty nice out there today. The sun is shining. The high should hit about 65 degrees. Enjoy.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.NEWS

 

Editorial: Tale of one YMCA closing is a saga for many towns

The closing of the Pottstown YMCA is a story that goes beyond this Montgomery County town of 22,000 people. It is a tale that resonates in every community where affluence is favored over need, and aging buildings are abandoned to add more concrete to suburban sprawl. The local Y, situated within walking distance of both North End and central Pottstown neighborhoods, is across the street from the Pottstown High School campus, its child care facilities convenient to parents, and its pool, exercise areas and meeting rooms readily available to youth.

 

Christine Flowers: A week for doing battle against injustice

In any given week, there is one story that stands out among the others, beckoning, begging, daring me to gather 800 words and make sense of it. It's usually easy to choose the one that has the most heat, the most vibrant colors and strident voices, the one that signals in literary neon, "THIS IS IT!"This week was not at all like that.

 

Chester church plants vegetables as part of urban gardening initiative to help community families eat healthy

CHESTER >> The city of Chester is getting a little greener thanks to a group of gardeners on West 10th Street.On Saturday, members of Worship Praise Life Center and other community members gathered together at the 3001 W. 10th St. facility to begin planting a garden on-site that will reap vegetables to be distributed to anyone who wants them.

 

Letter to the editor: Pull the plug on big money in elections

To the Times:Rich Lazer, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress, Pa. District 5, is benefiting from Citizens United-enabled Super PACS with unlimited donations from unknown donors. Big money in elections are the main reason people are cynical about our political system. I have not had time to raise a ton of money.

 

Letters to the editor: Barbara Bush was our champion for literacy

To the Times:With the passing of Barbara Bush, America has lost a voice calling for us to join together to improve the lives of our neighbors. The adult literacy community has also lost a champion. As First Lady, Barbara Bush drew attention to millions of American adults who silently struggle with basic reading and writing.

 

Teacher, student honored for work in war vs. drugs at county opioid awareness event

UPPER PROVIDENCE >> East Lansdowne teacher Andrea Fink and sixth grader Charlie Tong were honored Saturday for their efforts in the county's war on opioids, but their story actually began three years ago with the tragic death of a student's parent who lost their battle against addiction.As the duo walked to the stage at Rose Tree Park Saturday to received their glass award for their drug prevention efforts, their minds drifted back to the start of their story as Fink tried to do what she could as a student's parent died after succumbing to his addiction.

 

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