Abington, PA|News|
Brother Charged After Disabled Abington Man Dies From Neglect: DA
The local resident, who had Down syndrome, weighed just 76 pounds, and his body was found in a urine and feces covered room, police said.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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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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Norristown|News|
Brother Charged After Disabled Man Dies From Neglect: Montco DA
The local resident, who had Down syndrome, weighed just 76 pounds, and his body was found in a urine and feces covered room, police said.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|News|
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Overnight Thursday: How To Watch
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Pennsylvania. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Upper Moreland-Willow Grove, PA|News|
Palatial Huntingdon Valley Estate For Sale For $3.4 Million
"Staying at home feels like resort time." A saltwater pool, spa, fountains, movie theater, billiards room are on the property. Take a look:
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain, PA|News|
Outdoor Oasis At New $5M Montco Estate Has Greenhouse, Pool House
This new construction in Montgomery County also features a spring-fed pond, custom-designed library, movie theater and more.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|News|
Woman With Rare J&J Vaccine Blood Clot Is Hospitalized In NJ
The woman in NJ is among the six in 6.8 million who suffered blood clots after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
PA Woman Hospitalized With Rare J&J Vaccine Blood Clot
A Pennsylvania woman is among the six in 6.8 million who suffered blood clots after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
4,000 Montco Vaccine Appointments Canceled After J&J Pause
The county is continuing to operate some of its clinics with Pfizer vaccine, but the future of vaccination progress remains murky.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|News|
The Best Places To Camp, Glamp, And Get Into The Wild Across PA
There is no shortage of campsites, stunning hikes, cabins, huts, yurts and more in Pennsylvania.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Vaccine Clinic Workers Harassed In Montco, Officials Say
Frustrations over vaccinations have boiled over at some Montgomery County vaccine clinics.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
Free E-Waste Recycling Event In North Wales Will Benefit Manna
Dispose of your household electronics for free at the upcoming Montgomery County event.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain, PA|News|
Free E-Waste Recycling Event Coming Up In Montco
Dispose of your household electronics for free at the upcoming Montgomery County event.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|News|
6-Mile Trail Extension Planned In Montgomery County
Montgomery County's already formidable network of running, walking, and biking trails is continuing to expand.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
What If I Got The Shot? Common Questions After PA Pauses J&J Vax
The call for a pause will likely leave Pennsylvanians with questions. Here are answers to a few:
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Three Lane Closures Planned On U.S. 202 In Norristown
Construction will lead to closures at three different points on U.S. 202 in Norristown over the coming weeks.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Montco's COVID Cases, Positivity Rate Keep Rising: Latest Numbers
Montgomery County's percent positivity rate on tests has climbed to 8.5 percent. Here's a glance at where the county stands this week:
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Special Use Permits For Montco Parks Remain Suspended Till July
Organized events and races on the Schuylkill River Trail, Green Lane Park, and elsewhere will not be permitted until at least July.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|News|
Amazon To Open 2 New Facilities In Montgomery County
Amazon said Tuesday that they're bringing more than a thousand jobs to the greater Philadelphia area.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Best Days To Get Outside This Week Around Norristown
Here's what the coming week looks like around the area.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
PA Orders Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause Through April 20
Following the FDA's statement Tuesday, Pennsylvania will not administer any doses of Johnson & Johnson for at least the next week.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
