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Also on today's calendar: Tri-County Concerts opens its season Oct. 4 with pianist Avery Gagliano and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 13-Year-Old Charged In Norristown Killing (patch.com) — Norristown residents are confronting the tragic shooting death of a 16-year-old boy, with a 13-year-old now charged with third-degree murder after allegedly firing a stolen handgun he found behind a trash can. Authorities say the incident on Arch Street appears to involve reckless handling of the weapon, and the case, now filed in adult court, will proceed with a preliminary hearing set for Oct. 14.
2. Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Norristown This Fall And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Norristown residents are reminded that local pumpkin patches are now open for fall fun, from hayrides and corn mazes to kid-friendly games. The guide highlights nearby farms where you can pick your own pumpkins and offers clear, step-by-step tips for safely carving a standout jack-o'-lantern at home.
3. 46 Montco Gas Stations, Smoke Shops Criminally Charged For Selling Weed: DA (patch.com) — Norristown-based prosecutors have charged 46 Montgomery County gas stations, smoke shops, and convenience stores with illegally selling THC products, following undercover purchases of gummies, drinks, and vape cartridges. Officials say they warned businesses first, and hearings are set for Nov. 9 as statewide marijuana legalization efforts remain stalled in Harrisburg.
4. Celebrating Hispanic and Latin American culture (6abc.com) — Norristown families may be especially interested in CCATE on West Main Street, where local youth with Latino roots are learning Spanish and exploring their identities. The broader program highlights bilingual education, cultural centers in Philadelphia and Reading, and a Latino business campaign, while also sharing an inspiring organ transplant story that underscores the importance of donation in Hispanic communities.
5. Upper Pottsgrove man acquitted of gun charge (pottsmerc.com subscription) — In a Norristown courtroom, a jury acquitted an Upper Pottsgrove man who represented himself against a felony gun possession charge stemming from a 2022 Route 422 traffic stop. Jurors heard he was driving a borrowed car home from Norristown when troopers discovered a loaded handgun under his seat, but they ultimately rejected prosecutors' DNA-based case.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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