Roxborough-Manayunk Year In Review: 2019's Biggest Stories

ROXBOROUGH-MANAYUNK, PA — With 2019 coming to a close, we want to take a look back at the biggest stories to hit the Roxborough-Manayunk area in a Year In Review round up.

Below are some of the biggest stories from Roxborough and Manayunk over the past calendar year:

Roxborough 7-Eleven Robbed At Gunpoint Recently: Police

Police said the people seen here robbed the Roxborough store, as well as another business on the same day, at gunpoint in late December.

Manayunk Bar Paying Damages For Man's 2014 Drowning Death: Report

Kildare's must pay more than $500,000 to Shane Montgomery's family after he drowned in the Schuylkill river following a night of drinking.

Roxborough Eatery's Burger Lauded In Philly Mag List

Have you tried the burger at this spot in Roxborough? If not, you might want to because Philly Mag says it's one of the area's best.

Bear Sightings Reported In Roxborough Thursday

The bear seen in the Roxborough neighborhood Thursday could be the same bear that was spotted near the East Falls SEPTA station Wednesday.

Manayunk Man Accused Of Raping Underage Victim

A 28-year-old Manayunk man is accused of raping an underage victim in Manayunk Monday, police said.

Roxborough Resident Named Philadelphia Firefighter Of The Year

Firefighter Joseph Rippert was named the Firefighter of the Year Wednesday for saving a man from a Roxborough home that was on fire.

Man Dies After Fight With Roxborough Homeowner: Police

The owner saw the man near a vehicle in his backyard and engaged in a struggle with him. The man later died after being knocked unconscious.

Manayunk Restaurant Wins Gold On Food Network Show

The Spicy Belly recently competed on a new Food Network program and emerged the victors. Congratulations!

Roxborough Man One Of Montgomery County's Most Wanted

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said one of Anthony O'Leary's last known addresses is on Leverington Avenue in Roxborough.

Vehicle Break-Ins Plaguing Roxborough, Manayunk Area

Police in the Roxborough-Manayunk area shared a heat map showing where most vehicle break-ins have been occurring in the area.