Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
DA: PA Boy, 13, Shoots, Kills Younger Sister After Mom Asks Him To Retrieve Handgun From Car DA: PA Boy, 13, Shoots, Kills Younger Sister After Mom Asks Him To Retrieve Handgun From Car
DA: PA Boy, 13, Shoots, Kills Younger Sister After Mom Asks Him To Retrieve Handgun From Car A 13-year-old boy shot and killed his younger sister in their family's Collegeville home after his mom asked him to get a handgun from her car, authorities announced. Jah’sir Vasquez was charged with third-degree murder in the deadly shooting of 12-year-old Jasiyah Vasquez, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Upper Providence Township Police Chief Mark A. Toomey said. The children's mom, Daisy Vasquez, asked Jah’sir to go outside to her car to get a 9mm handgun, which was legally registered to her, Steele and Toomey said. The home surveillance video recovered …

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by Nicole Acosta
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
Collegeville Packing Supply Worker Airlifted After Hand Gets Stuck In Machine Collegeville Packing Supply Worker Airlifted After Hand Gets Stuck In Machine
Collegeville Packing Supply Worker Airlifted After Hand Gets Stuck In Machine A man was airlifted from a packing supply factory after fire crews freed him when his hand became stuck under a roller in a machine Thursday in Collegeville. Firefighters responded to Packaging Corporation Of America on 5 Iron Bridge Drive in Collegeville around 9:40 a.m., where they remained for nearly two hours freeing the man safely, Perkiomen Fire spokesman Ted Hodgins said. The man was airlifted by Jefferson University Hospitals in unknown condition. The Perkiomen Township Fire Company was assisted by Collegeville Fire Company, Trappe Fire Company No. 1, Skippack Fire C…

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by Nicole Acosta
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Obituaries
Montgomery County Mom Katelyn Rosado Dies, 24 Montgomery County Mom Katelyn Rosado Dies, 24
Montgomery County Mom Katelyn Rosado Dies, 24 Katelyn Melissa Rosado Collegeville died on Dec. 12. She was 24 years old. Born in Pottstown, she worked alongside her father, Daniel Rosado, as a delivery driver, her obituary says. Affectionately known as Kate or Katie, she enjoyed cheerleading, lacrosse and occasionally dirt bike riding, her obit says. Friends and loved ones remembered Katie as a dear friend and bright light.  Katie is survived by her parents, Daniel Rosado and Kelly (LaPish) Greist; step-father Adam Greist; step-mother Darrah Rosado; son Jayce Rosado; sisters, Amber LaPish-Rosado and Gabrielle Grei…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Lifestyle
Most Popular Pizzerias In Montgomery County Most Popular Pizzerias In Montgomery County
Most Popular Pizzerias In Montgomery County Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings? Here are 10 places you can try today in Montgomery County. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these pizzerias, however, are dishing up pies we think you'll love. And yes, they're all open for takeout or pick-up orders amid the COVID-19 outbreak. 1. The Pizza Box, 43 Limekiln Pike, Glenside The Pizza Bo…

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by Valerie Musson
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
DA: Mustang Driver Facing Homicide While DUI Charge In Deadly PA Crash DA: Mustang Driver Facing Homicide While DUI Charge In Deadly PA Crash
DA: Mustang Driver Facing Homicide While DUI Charge In Deadly PA Crash A 62-year-old North Wales man who was over the speed limit in a November car crash has been charged with homicide by vehicle while DUI after his 57-year-old passenger died, authorities said Wednesday. John Rufe was behind the wheel of a 2018 Ford Mustang when he turned left onto Main Street at nearly 55 miles per hour, hitting a Range Rover around 9:15 p.m. Nov. 6 in Collegeville, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Collegeville Borough Police Chief Barton Bucher said. "The heavy acceleration applied by Rufe continued as the Mustang proceeded into a slight curve in …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
WATCH: Surveillance Tapes Capture Collegeville Vehicle Break-Ins WATCH: Surveillance Tapes Capture Collegeville Vehicle Break-Ins
Watch: Surveillance Tapes Capture Collegeville Vehicle Break-Ins A series of recent vehicle break-ins are under investigation in Collegeville. Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors, following the incidents. Authorities shared the footage to social media. Authorities did not say where the incidents occurred. Anyone with information is urged to contact Collegeville police at (610) 489-9332. (2nd Video) The Collegeville Police Department is investigating recent break-in’s of unlocked vehicles that occurred... Posted by Collegeville Borough Police Department on Wednesday, December 2, 2020

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by Cecilia Levine
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Lifestyle
These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Montgomery County These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Montgomery County
These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Montgomery County Niche.com has released its latest rankings of best places to live in Pennsylvania as well as Montgomery County. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. According to the list, the top three spots in Montgomery County are Penn Wynne, Ardmore and Narberth. Penn Wynne was also ranked as having the best public schools with Narberth ranking second and Ardmore third. Here are the other top places to live in Montgomery County, according to Niche.com. 4. Blue Bell 5. King of Prussia 6. West Conshohoc…

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by Valerie Musson