Grandma Overdoses On Heroin While Watching Child: Week In Review

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

1000s Of PA Students Walk Out In Call For Gun Reforms

Thousands of Philadelphia-area students participated in a National School Walkout event Wednesday morning. Most schools reported peaceful events, with students taking the time to honor the lives lost in Parkland, Florida and airing their concerns about gun violence in schools.

Defying Rules, Council Rock North Students Walk Out Of School

Students in one Bucks County school district were threatened with discipline if they left the building. They did anyway. See the video here.

Grandma OD'd On Heroin While Caring For Child: Report

The Montgomery County grandmother was convicted after overdosing on heroin while caring for her 10-month-old grandson.

Toys R Us Likely To Close All Pennsylvania Stores

Toys R Us announced it will be "winding down" its store operations and said an orderly liquidation process is underway.

5 Bill Cosby Accusers Can Testify At Trial, Judge Rules

A judge has ruled that five of Bill Cosby's prior accusers may testify at his upcoming sexual assault trial in Montgomery County.

Nor'easter 4 In Pennsylvania: What We Know Right Now

Will nor'easter four be like the first two and dump more March snow on the region? Forecasters have differing predictions.

Drinks Til 4 AM? Philly Councilwoman Proposes Longer Bar Hours

Bars in Philadelphia close at 2 a.m. but one city council member wants to push closing time to 4 a.m. What do you think?

West Chester Woman Competes On NBC's 'The Voice'

West Chester's Jackie Verna competed on NBC's "The Voice" this week, impressing national audiences with her country singing.

Toby Keith, Brad Paisley Head New Chester County Music Festival

Toby Keith and Brad Paisley headline the field of performers at the upcoming inaugural Country Spirit USA in Chester County.

Man Steals Car, Drives It Drunk: Police

A King of Prussia Man is accused of stealing a car then taking it on a ride while under the influence. He's facing felony charges now.

Mother Killed While Saving Daughter In South Philadelphia Crash

Maria Jacovelli, 46, pushed her 18-year-old daughter, who has a child of her own, out of the way of a speeding vehicle Saturday, March 10.