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Catalytic Converter Thefts Are Up: How To Deter Thefts In PA
Thieves in Pennsylvania are lured to the car part by its expensive metals: platinum, palladium and rhodium.

Justin Heinze covers Montgomery and Chester counties in Pennsylvania for Patch. He went to Haddonfield Memorial High School in New Jersey and graduated from St. Joseph's University in 2009 with a BA in English and History. Since then he has served three terms of service with Americorps, working on and leading conservation crews in the Sonoran Desert and eastern Montana. Before Patch, he covered the military and politics for the Northwest Florida Daily News. He is pursuing an MS in Environmental Studies from Green Mountain College, and is currently at work on a novel inspired by volunteer experiences in Tanzania.
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Thieves in Pennsylvania are lured to the car part by its expensive metals: platinum, palladium and rhodium.

The 21-year-old bought the weapon for the accused killer, who was not able to legally purchase a firearm, the DA's Office said.
The 21-year-old bought the weapon for the accused killer, who was not able to legally purchase a firearm, the DA's Office said.
The Pennsylvania Parole Board noted that Bill Cosby did not complete a sex offender treatment class.
The local nonprofit, which helps recently released prisoners with reentry, had large sums stolen by the payroll manager, police said.
Montgomery County's vaccination rate is rapidly climbing, officials said, noting that clinics will be closed for Memorial Day weekend.
Maurice is no joker, but this majestic canine deserves to find the family that appreciates his soul.
Some rain is possible over the weekend, but there are a few perfect days on the near horizon, according to forecasts.
The benefits of having a K-9 on the force are undeniable. Officer Sierra Volkert is up for the challenge.
The benefits of having a K-9 on the force are undeniable. Lower Moreland's Officer Sierra Volkert is up for the challenge.
70 percent of Pennsylvania adults have received at least one dose of vaccine, indicating that many could be fully vaccinated by June 28.
Officials and figures around the NBA are reacting after a Sixers fan dumped popcorn on Russell Westbrook during Wednesday's playoff game.
An investigation revealed the baby suffered "vigorous movement of the head while relatively fixed in relation to the neck," police said.
A Montgomery County man and local police officer faces charges after authorities said they found a child porn cache in his home.
From lakefront saunas and fire pits to patios overlooking the sprawling forest, the Pennsylvania mountains are filled with hidden gems.
The popular local brewery is expanding its operations and moving into a larger home.
What started out as a small operation in an old house has quickly grown, with plans for two brewpubs in development.
You decide: what should Elmwood Park Zoo name its newest resident?
Lawmakers are pushing forward legislation which would allow residents to carry concealed firearms without a license.
An employee at a Montgomery County home caring for those with special needs accidentally shot a resident in the face, police said.