Measles Case Reported, Proposed SEPTA Fare Hikes: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA —Montgomery County has its second measles case. Meanwhile, SEPTA's budget woes will impact Montco commuters in terms of service reductions and fare hikes.

This is a summary of stories that made news this past week in eastern Montgomery County.:

Measles Case Reported In Abington Township

Montgomery County has its second measles case of the year. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health said a measles case was reported at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Abington. (Read More)

SEPTA Fare Hikes, Service Declines Coming

SEPTA commuters may see fare hikes and service declines as the transportation authority announced Thursday a "massive structural budget deficit" with it facing a $213 million budget gap. SEPTA — which offers regional rail service throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties — said the deficit will require 45 percent in service cuts and a 21.5 percent fare hike. (Read More)

Toll Brothers Plans Homes At Saint Basil Academy Site

The shuttered Saint Basil Academy will become a housing community. Toll Brothers plans to construct a 55+ active-adult community of 150 home sites at the former SBA location. (Read More)

4 Men Charged In Hatboro Wawa Theft

Four suspects have been nabbed for stealing merchandise at the Wawa convenience store on Monday, police said. Hatboro Borough police officers responded at 7:12 a.m. Monday to a report of a retail theft in progress at Wawa, located at 412 S. York Road. (Read More)

First Fridays Return In Hatboro After Absence

It's something you'll see on the first Friday of every month as you drive or stroll through Ambler and some other communities in the Philadelphia region. People are out milling about. Shops have their doors open. Music is playing. These days and evenings are called First Fridays. (Read More)