Illegal Gun Buys, Fatal Shooting: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — An Elkins Park man was shot and killed by New York City police following a traffic stop. Meanwhile, a Hatboro school celebrated a Revolutionary War battle in the borough.

This is a summary of the stories that made news last week in eastern Montgomery County:

Woman Faces 20 Years In Prison For Illegal Gun Buys In Philly Region

A 31-year-old Delaware County woman faces between eight and 20 years in prison for illegally buying four firearms in Bucks and Montgomery counties, with one of them later used in a Philadelphia homicide, authorities said. (Read More)

Elkins Park Man Killed In NYPD Shooting Over Stolen Porsche: Report

A New York City police officer shot and killed an Elkins Park man in Brooklyn Tuesday night after trying to pull over the driver of the stolen vehicle. Police initially ran the license plates of a Porsche and discovered it had been stolen in Pennsylvania, authorities said. (Read More)

Jefferson Abington Hospital Gets B Grade For Safety, Ranking Says

Jefferson Abington Hospital has received an overall "B" rating in a study released Thursday of how hospitals protect patients from medical errors, accidents, and more. The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grades are a biannual rankings. (Read More)

Hatboro School Celebrates Crooked Billet Day

Every year, the Hatboro-Horsham School District makes sure that students remember their local history. On Thursday, Crooked Billet Elementary School held its Crooked Billet Day 2025, remembering the Revolutionary War battle that took place in the borough. (Read More)

100 Days Of 'Chaos, Cruelty' From President Trump: U.S. Rep Dean

U.S. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean has spoken out about the "100 lawless days" of the Trump Administration. Dean, a member of the House Appropriations and Foreign Affairs Committees who represents Montgomery County, said that "today marks a somber milestone for our country — 100 days of chaos, cruelty, and lawlessness under the Trump Administration." (Read More)