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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A 15-year-old is facing attempted murder charges after authorities said he stabbed his brother and sister at a local playground.
Pennsylvania officials said unequivocally Tuesday that all second doses would be given within the 42-day maximum timeframe.
Backups and delays are expected in the area as utility construction gets underway.
A Perkiomen Township home was engulfed in flames over the weekend.
A third minor is now in custody in connection with the incident, police said.
Two teenagers were stabbed behind an elementary school during the incident, police said. An investigation remains underway.
The state has come a long way since the fall surge shot the virus up to record levels. Here's how things compare now.
A "burst of snow" late Monday morning and early Monday afternoon added to Montgomery County's significant recent snowfall total.
After a countywide search, a new First Dog has been officially crowned, along with several runners-up.
The schedule for the remainder of the week is unclear, as uncertainty over doses and weather continues to hamper vaccinations.
Attempts by Pennsylvania Republicans to challenge the 2020 election results remain ongoing.
The teenager who police said shot and killed a man and injured four others has turned himself in.
Suspects fled the scene and a search of the area is underway, police said.
The line jumping issue has been resolved, but an increase in doses could be some 8 weeks away. Here's what you need to know:
Officials are calling for accountability, as bad weather continues. Here are the latest updates on the vaccine situation in Pennsylvania.
"With this stolen election and Coup d’etat, violence is the only language you bloodsuckers understand," the man wrote, according to the DA.
Compounding already backed up schedules, this week's snowstorm is the latest wrench in Pennsylvania's COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
Elmwood Park Zoo continues to push the envelope with its unique programming.
"Surprised, furious, and disappointed," Montgomery County Commissioner Val Arkoosh said of the incident, which could further delay vaccines.
The storm moved in a band which brought heavier accumulation to areas along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Montco officials said.
