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Distracted driving citations grow significantly over five years

Distracted driving has become a more serious concern for law enforcement over the past several years as numbers of citations related to the problem continue to climb.Citations increased by 52 percent statewide in 2017 - and have increased 172 percent since 2013, according to newly released data from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

 

When food is the enemy, Havertown therapist finds solutions

The woman in Jonathan Bumpas' therapy group had a secret she had shared with no one until then. The 44 year old wife and mother had a compulsive habit of binging on food.It was a classic symptom of the eating disorder known as bulimia."It involves eating large quantities of food in a limited amount of time," said Bumpas.

 

Morning Briefing: Villanova Wildcats get hero's welcome; Cosby jury slowly taking shape

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERWe have a lot of fog this morning and don't be surprised by a thunderstorm later in the day. The high today will inch over 60 degrees.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

 

Seven jurors seated for Bill Cosby retrial

NORRISTOWN >> Seven Montgomery County residents, four men and three women, have been seated for the sexual assault retrial of actor and comedian Bill Cosby.Those jurors include three white men, ranging in age from their 20s to 50s; two white women, believed to be in their 40s or 50s; one African American man in his 30s; and one African American woman in her 50s.

 

Morning Briefing: Villanova celebrates NCAA Title; Cosby jury selection moving slowly

Good Morning. Here are some of the tops stories from around the region.WEATHERWhatever that was yesterday is out of here, but we could see a few showers along the way. Expect the high to hit about 52 degrees later today.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

 

Morning Briefing: Villanova on court for NCAA Title; Cosby in court for jury selection

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERYes. That might be snow falling outside your window this morning. Rest assured, though, it's all going to melt. After the storm goes through, exect the high to hit about 48 degrees.

 

Morning Briefing: Cosby case judge rejects demand to step aside; Embiid to miss start of playoffs

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERToday will be mostly cloudy with a little rain and a high of 63 degrees. Tonight will clear and breezy with a low of 34 degrees.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.

 

Lawmakers working to make PA a safe haven for animals

NORRISTOWN >> There's still a long way to go in the fight against animal cruelty, but animals and their two-legged supporters have a lot to celebrate in April during Animal Cruelty Prevention Month.One of the biggest victories came last August, when Libre's Law finally made animal abuse a felony.

 

Most in Pa. support new restrictions on guns, poll finds

Just as Franklin & Marshall College released the results of a poll showing a majority of Pennsylvanian registered voters support forms of gun control, the state House Judiciary Committee is preparing to host three days of hearings on related proposed legislation.In the March 2018 Franklin & Marshall College Poll, one of the findings focused on what the state's registered voters thought about guns.

 

Radnor police warn of hateful flyer calling for attacks on Muslims

RADNOR >> Area police have been warned about a shocking flyer going around proclaiming April 3 as "Punish a Muslim Day."The flyer has been spread through social media from Europe to America, officials said. The flyer advocates violence toward Muslims and postings state that there will be a "game" with "points" for harassment or acts of violence toward Muslims.

 

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