Crime & Safety

Road Rage Machete Attack, School Bus Violations: Eastern Montco News

This is a summary of news in eastern Montgomery County this past week.

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — A Hatboro man was found guilty in a road rage attack in Bucks County. Meanwhile, Abington Township Police is reporting an "eye-opening_ number of school bus incidents.

This is a summary of news in eastern Montgomery County this past week:

Hatboro Man Guilty In Road Rage Machete Attack

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A 67-year-old man Hatboro man was convicted on Wednesday by a Bucks County jury of attacking a man with a machete during a road rage incident in New Britain Township last fall. (Read More)

'Eye-Opening' School Bus Violations In Abington

More than six months after they were approved, school bus cameras are netting results in terms of violations, police said. Abington Police said the township has been using BusPatrol since February to help protect children, and "the results are eye-opening." (Read More)

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Blair Mill Road Widening Project Resumes

After 26 months, Phase II of the Blair Mill Road widening project is back on track. Horsham Township officials said that over 20 utility companies have finished relocating their utilities, meaning that road construction can finally resume. (Read More)

More Maple Glen Triangle Townhomes Coming: Report

The Maple Glen Triangle is going to be the hub of construction activity over the next few years. While townhomes are being built just across the road in Horsham Township, more housing is coming on the Upper Dublin Township's side of the Maple Glen Triangle. (Read More)

Pennypack Community Center Scam Alert Issued

Hatboro officials are alerting residents about a scam involving the Pennypack Community Center. The Borough of Hatboro has been made aware of additional individuals posing as the Pennypack Community Center, who are attempting to scam residents and business owners. (Read More)

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