'Adventurer' Dies On Rt. 611 / Bill Cosby Details / Budget Showdown / New Laws In 2016: This Week On Patch

Here’s a look at the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in Pennsylvania:

William Henry ‘Bill’ Cosby: Charges of Deception, Drugs, Wine, And Sexual Assault

A detailed timeline of events has emerged, tracing Cosby’s relationship with charges of sexual assault from a woman who saw him as a mentor.

‘Get Back To Harrisburg’ Gov. Demands To Lawmakers

The epic budget battle continues in Harrisburg, as Gov. Wolf announced a partial veto of a $30.3 billion spending plan backed by legislators. 

Bucks Man Killed In Rt. 611 Crash

The crash happened at Rt. 611 and County Line Road just before 2:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27. A 25-year-old Bucks County man died.

Former North Penn Coach, Now In NFL, Could Be Moving On

Cleveland Browns coach Mike Pettine, a Central Bucks West graduate and the former head coach of the North Penn football team, could be moving on.

Woman Killed, 3 Hurt In Christmas Night PA Highway Crash

A N.J. woman died after being struck on Christmas on the shoulder of I-78, the second in a pair of crashes injuring 3 others, police say.

7 New PA Laws That May Change Your Life In 2016

A glance at the most important and impactful legislation passed into law in Pennsylvania in 2015.

Winter Weather Predicted In Pa.

A dose of winter weather threatened parts of the state earlier in the week.

Lansdale Man In Santa Hat Attempts Bank Robbery: Report

A Lansdale man wearing a Santa hat was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly attempting to rob a bank, according to reports.

Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls Increase Sunday

The increase is part of a longer plan that will raise tolls every year through 2044.