Politics & Government

Horsham A Safe Place, Judge Promotion Top Eastern Montco News

Horsham has been named as one of the safest places in the country to live, Meanwhile, a Montgomery County judge has been promoted.

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA —Horsham is one safe place. A judge has gained a promotion. And a woman is opening a coffee shop in honor of her grandmother.

These were the stories making news this past week in Eastern Montgomery County:

Horsham Voted As One Of Safest Places To Live

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Horsham Township was ranked No. 48 out of 2,560 municipalities' as one of the safest places to live in Pennsylvania, according to a study.

Man Faces Up To 6 Years In Prison For Abington Shooting

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Kaream Bundy, of Philadelphia, was sentenced for an October shooting in Abington Township.

'Disturbance' At Hatboro Wawa Leads To Police Chase

Hatboro Police said a 20-year-old man fled on foot following an incident at the Wawa early last Saturday morning. He faces several charges.

Montco Judge Weilheimer Appointed To U.S. District Court

Former Abington Commissioner Gail A. Weilheimer was nominated by President Biden for the U.S. District Court for Eastern Pennsylvania.

Coffee Shop Opening At Ardsley Train Station In Honor Of Grandmother

Melissa Velazquez has launched a GoFundMe page for Peg's Coffee.

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