College Threat / Runaway Blimp / Students Attack Cops / Hospital Rankings: October On Patch

Here’s a look back on the top stories in October on Patch sites throughout Pennsylvania:

1. 100 Pa. Towns That Rate Among Worst In U.S.A. - Is Your Town Here?

Roadsnacks.net, the same site that gave us the towns with the highest rate of Ashley Madison “cheaters,” has also put together the worst places to live in America, and several Pennsylvania communities -deservedly or not - made that list (see list below).

2. Pa. Hospitals Rated First To Worst: Where Does Your Hospital Rate?

Some notable hospitals in Pennsylvania received the lowest ratings possible, endangering their Medicare reimbursement rates.

3. The 100 Most Redneck Communities In Pennsylvania: Did Your Town Make The List?

We now know the Keystone State’s snobbiest, best, and most dangerous communities. But “redneck” may take the listicle idea to an extreme.

4. Police Officers Attacked By Students During Brawl Outside Pa. School

Four officers were injured after responding to a 200-person fight at Allen High School in Allentown.

5. The 100 ‘Drunkest’ Towns In Pennsylvania: Is Your Community Here?

Check out this list of the “drunkest” towns based on the number of available places to buy booze, and using other criteria.

6. The World Will End Wednesday, Philly-Area Bible Group Says

eBible Fellowship, based in Sharon Hill, said there was a “strong likelihood that Oct. 7 will be the end of the world.” They were wrong.

7. Hatboro Man Allegedly Had Over 1,500 Child Porn Images And Videos: DA

A Hatboro man was arrested for a massive stash of over 1,500 child pornography images and videos, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman

8. Runaway Military Blimp Headed Toward Pennsylvania

The runaway blimp, or aerostat, was tethered to a cement pad over Aberdeen Proving Ground when it became untethered and drifted toward Pennsylvania, where it later landed.

9. Levittown Man Fired For Excessive Farting, Lawsuit Claims

Louann Clem says her husband’s extreme gas and uncontrollable diarrhea caused by gastric bypass surgery caused his termination

10. More Details Emerge About Threat Against Area College

The threat against an area college was reportedly posted to 4chan, the anonymous board used by the man behind last week’s rampage in Oregon.

11. Philadelphia Area Colleges Warned of Social Media Threat

At least five universities in the area issued advisories while authorities assured them there is no specific threat to an institution.

12. Poisonous Caterpillar Spotted In Pennsylvania

A Canadian caterpillar that experts say is poisonous and can cause a burning rash has made its way into Pennsylvania