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Pottstown man convicted of assaulting police officer shot during scuffle

Parade · Pottstown

Pottstown man convicted of assaulting police officer shot during scuffle

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

NORRISTOWN — A jury convicted a Pottstown man of charges he assaulted a borough police officer who was shot and seriously injured when the man tried to disarm him during a scuffle as the officer investigated a domestic disturbance. William Ciccoli Jr., 42, showed no visible emotion on Thursday as a Montgomery County jury convicted him of charges of assault of a law enforcement officer by discharging a firearm, aggravated assault of a police offi…See the Story

Austin Police Sees 30% Increase in Mail Theft, Aims to Decrease Number with a New Plan

Pottstown · Pottstown

Austin Police Sees 30% Increase in Mail Theft, Aims to Decrease Number with a New Plan

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Mail thefts have been a serious problem the Austin Police Department has been trying to prevent. In efforts to tackle these ongoing problems, the department plans to collaborate with various community members to discuss concerns, as well as how to handle these situations. Over the past several years, APD has seen almost a 30% increase in mail theft from 2022 to 2023, and unfortunately, those numbers are not slowing down. Inciden…See the Story

10,000 without power, vehicles stranded after flash flooding across Berks

Pottstown · Pottstown

10,000 without power, vehicles stranded after flash flooding across Berks

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Emergency crews across Berks County fielded a barrage of calls stemming from a severe storm that took out power for 10,000 customers Tuesday evening. By 5:30 p.m., flooding from up to 3 inches of rainfall had stranded vehicles, and winds up to 60 mph brought down poles, trees and wires across the county, according to emergency reports and statements from the National Weather Service, Mount Holly, NJ. Torrential rain caused flash flooding on Mexi…See the Story

Trial begins for Hatfield man accused of sexually assaulting drug addicted girl, 14

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

NORRISTOWN — Taking advantage of the fact a 14-year-old girl was a runaway and addicted to methamphetamine, a Hatfield Township man gained her trust and groomed her so he could sexually abuse her while taking her from one so-called “trap house” to another, prosecutors alleged. “That’s when the defendant saw his target. The defendant started giving her meth every day,” Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney Margot S. Weitz argued to a jury…Methamphetamine · Pottstown See the Story

Jury delivers split verdict for Pottstown man who shot a cop in the leg

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

William Ciccoli Jr. was acquitted of attempted murder in the shooting of a Pottstown Police corporal.Pottstown · Pottstown Read Article

Edgewood program focused on business owners who ‘picked Pottstown’

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Open the article to view the coverage from The Pottstown MercuryPottstown · Pottstown Read Article

Pottstown adopts final $92.7M schools budget

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

POTTSTOWN — The Pottstown School Board has made it official, adopting a $92.7 million final budget that will increase taxes by 5.8 percent. The budget passed by a 6-1 vote, with Phoebe Kancianic casting the only nay vote. Two board members, Sue Lawrence and Steve Kline were absent. Given that the median property assessment in Pottstown is $78,995, a 5.8 percent tax hike, the maximum allowed by the state, would increase the median property tax bi…Taxes · Pottstown Read Article

iCreate Cafe: LGBTQ-owned vegan cafe in Pottstown - Dining and Cooking

POTTSTOWN, PA. (WPVI) — At iCreate Cafe, Owner Ash Khalil is a one-man band, making and serving Mediterranean and traditional Syrian favorites like baked falafel wraps, hummus, baba ganoush and Za’atar Mana’eesh. He also offers more fast food style vegan favorites like black bean burger, falafel burger and Philly cheesesteaks that can be made with [...]LGBTQ+ · Pottstown Read Article

One of Philly’s most promising distilleries folds its four-location empire — with two days’ notice

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Manatawny Still Works is shuttering its Pottstown distillery and tasting room, along with its satellite locations in East Passyunk, Ardmore, and Fishtown. This Sunday is last call.Pottstown · Pottstown Read Article

Lower Providence zoning board deals denial blow to RHD homeless project

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

EAGLEVILLE – Area residents staunchly opposed to a proposed supportive short term housing project for people experiencing homelessness secured a win after the Lower Providence Township Zoning Board rendered a denial. More than 60 people turned up to the Thursday evening meeting at the Lower Providence Township administration building in anticipation of the unanimous verdict against the Philadelphia-based Resources for Human Development that came…Pottstown · Pottstown See the Story

Norristown to hold community sessions with police chief candidates

Coverage: 2 sources

NORRISTOWN – The search for Norristown’s leading law enforcement officer nears its end as three finalists will meet with area residents next month. Two sessions will take place at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 10 inside Municipal Hall’s council chambers at 235 E. Airy St. in Norristown. Those interested are encouraged to send in questions ahead of the meetings through an online forum on the municipality’s website. Norristown: Trust, trans…Pottstown · Pottstown See the Story