Child Strangled, Racist Rant Top 2023 Hatboro-Horsham Year In Review

HATBORO / HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —The trials for a Horsham mother accused of strangling her 9-year-old son to death and a woman who made a racist rant against a Hatboro business will be taking place sometime in 2024.

Also, a new Wawa opened in Hatboro after years of contention over zoning issues.

These were some of the top stories making news in Hatboro and Horsham Township over the past year:

Horsham Mom Accused Of Strangling Son Files Insanity Defense

The Philadelphia attorney for Ruth Dirienzo-Whitehead filed the motion in November. After the crime, he called his client "delusional."

Racist Rant At Amy's Pizzeria Under Investigation By Hatboro Police

A television set to a Spanish-language channel prompted a customer to demand a refund and prompted a rant about America and immigration.

Wawa opens in Hatboro

The convenience store at the corner of Horsham and York Roads had its grand opening that drew a large crowd despite frigid weather in early November.

Maple Glen Triangle Center Of Horsham Townhome Debate

Horsham residents attended a public hearing in the fall for a zoning change that was approved preliminarily by the Horsham Township Council earlier in December for 53 townhomes on Norristown Road.

Gamburg's Furniture Closing After 94 Years In Hatboro

The Hatboro retail institution sent a letter to preferred customers that it will close due to retirement after 94 years in business.

14-Hour Standoff Shut Down Hatboro Business District

Hatboro Police Chief James Gardner said the standoff "couldn't have happened in a worse spot."