Record-Breaking Cold, Measles Outbreak and Powerball Frenzy: February 2015 on Patch

We are presenting our “12 days of 2015 on Patch” by looking at Pennsylvania Patch’s top 10 stories of each month in 2015.

During February, Pennsylvania was pummeled with more winter weather, the measles outbreak reached Pennsylvania and a record-breaking Powerball jackpot got everyone excited.

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Here is the full list of the top 10 stories on Patch sites across Pennsylvania during February 2015.

1. Winter Storm to Bring Snow, Strong Winds, Sub-Zero Temps To Pennsylvania (Feb. 14)

The NWS issued four alerts, warning of 20-below wind-chill temps, 3-5 inches of snow, 60-mph winds, power outages and property damage.

2. Measles Outbreak Reaches Pennsylvania: Here’s What You Need to Know (Feb. 4)

A case of measles has been confirmed by state health officials. Local school districts are warning the unvaccinated to protect themselves.

3. Police: Pa. Teen Kills Classmate, Takes Selfie With Victim (Feb. 10)

A Pennsylvania teenager killed a classmate and uploaded a selfie with the victim to the social-media app Snapchat, police said.

4. More Snow Coming Monday, Along With 20 Below Zero Wind Chill (Feb. 16)

In addition to record-breaking cold, forecasters said the region should prepare for another dose of snow Monday night into Tuesday morning.

5. $70K of Meth, $38K of Cocaine Seized in Local Drug Bust: Officials (Feb. 26)

Officials used wiretaps after evidence surfaced that residents were trafficking drugs into the region from Colombia.

6. 5 Things More Likely To Happen to You Than Winning Powerball (Feb. 11)

The drawing for what will likely be the third-largest Powerball jackpot in the game’s history was held in February.

7. Worst Cold In 11 Years Coming To Pennsylvania (Feb. 12)

Forecasters predicted a “harsh arctic outbreak” was likely over Valentine’s Day weekend, bringing a chance of snow Saturday and a five-day stretch of brutal cold.

8. Murder at Meat Packing Plant Was Retaliation for Prank: Police (Feb. 20)

Peter Jok Atem, 32, of Lansdale stabbed his coworker after he tried to pull a chair out from under him, according to investigators.

9. 52 Arrested in ‘Operation Sweetheart’ Sweep of Bensalem, Levittown (Feb. 12)

The Bucks County Sheriff’s Office as well as police from Bristol and Bensalem townships conducted an ‘Operation Sweetheart’ sweep.

10. Man Killed By Falling Tree in Villanova (Feb. 2)

A man was killed in Villanova when a tree fell on the car he was driving.