EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Three people are dead from two separate criminal incidents this past week.
Meanwhile, another school district reported a security breach in which a man had sexual contact with a student.
This is a summary of stories that made news this past week in eastern Montgomery County:
Two people are dead after a nephew shot his uncle and then killed himself on Sunday morning at a Glenside home with other family members inside, authorities said. (Read More)
A 42-year-old Philadelphia man was killed in a shooting at a Cheltenham Township cemetery early Wednesday morning, authorities said. (Read More)
Starting the next school year, students won't be allowed to use their cell phones during class time. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, there will be a bell-to-bell ban. (Read More)
The Cheltenham Township Police Department is investigating an incident in which a man entered the high school after hours and had sexual contact with a student. (Read More)
With the 2025-2026 school year in the books, the Abington Township Police Department is providing results regarding school bus violations. (Read More)
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