Suspicious Clown Sightings Under Investigation / 'Erin Brockovich' Toxin Found In PA Water: Study / Man Drowns At N.J. Beach

Check out the top stories that made headlines this week across the Patch network in Pennsylvania:

Suspicious Clown Sightings Under Investigation By Pennsylvania State Police

An outbreak of suspicious clown sightings reported across the country has spread to Pennsylvania, where state police are investigating.

At Least 42 PA Towns, Agencies Have Drinking Water Toxin Made Famous By Erin Brockovich: Study

At least 42 PA communities have the cancer-causing toxin in drinking water made famous in the 2000 movie "Erin Brockovich," a new study says.

Bucks County Town Makes Money Magazine's 'Best Places To Live' List

Money Magazine has released its annual list of Best Places to Live, with one Bucks County town making the list.

Man, 31, Killed In Rt. 202 Hit-And-Run: Police

A 31-year-old Bucks County man was killed Thursday afternoon in a hit-and-run while walking near the popular Peddler's Village shopping area, police confirmed.

Pennsylvania Man Drowns At N.J. Beach

A Pennsylvania man died in an apparent drowning at a New Jersey beach late Sunday afternoon, despite the efforts of a surfer who pulled him from the water, according to authorities.

Masked, Armed Man Arrested For Robbery Of Harleysville Gas Station: Cops

Police said the store clerk provided crucial information, which helped them arrest the suspect almost immediately.

Montco Giant Sells $800K Winning Lottery Ticket

A Giant grocery store sold a jackpot winning ticket worth $800,000, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced.

50 Pennsylvania Museums To Offer Free Admission This Saturday

Celebrate Museum Day Live! this Saturday, Sept. 24 with free admission to 50 Pennsylvania museums. Full list here.

6-Foot Snake Found Slithering On Delco Driveway

The snake — a South American false water cobra — was captured by police and a local snake hobbyist, reports say.