The Latest Victim Of The Retail Apocalypse In PA [Week In Review]

Here's a look at the top news that made headlines over the past week across the Patch network in Eastern Pennsylvania:

Toys R Us: The Latest Victim Of The Retail Apocalypse In Pennsylvania

Seven Pennsylvania Toys R Us stores are scheduled to close as the company attempts to emerge from bankruptcy protection. Here's the full list of local stores closing. >>>Read more here.

Montgomery County Man Hit Police Horse, Trooper At Eagles Game: Cops

A North Wales man was arrested before the Eagles game last weekend after he attacked a police horse and mounted trooper, cops said.>>>Read more here.

Potentially Unsafe Levels Of Radium In PA Drinking Water: Report

New information is ringing some alarm bells when it comes to a certain kind of "radioactive" contaminant in Pennsylvania's drinking water. See how your community's water measures up. >>>Read more here.

Couple Beat Toddler To Death For Spilling Cereal: DA

An Abington couple beat a four-year-old child to death in retribution for spilling his cereal, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.>>>Read more here.

262 Pennsylvania Massage Parlors Accused Of Sex Trafficking

Pennsylvania has at least 262 illicit massage parlors that operate as fronts for sex and other forms of human trafficking, according to a new report by Polaris, a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit group.>>>Read more here.

How To Spot Card Skimmers, And Avoid Becoming The Next Victim

The typical ATM skimmer is smaller than a deck of cards. Here's how to spot them.>>>Read more here.

A Plan To Eliminate PA Property Taxes Is Shaping Up In Harrisburg

A group of senators are currently working to craft a bill that would eliminate school property taxes in Pennsylvania, sources say.>>>Read more here.

PA Congressional Maps Must Be Redrawn, State Supreme Court Rules

The maps must be redrawn for the 2018 election.>>>Read more here.

Meet The 9 Winter Olympians From Pennsylvania

The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 9. Nine Pennsylvanians will be competing.>>>Read more here.

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