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'Idol' Hopeful Dies / AG Charged / Best Teachers In Pa. / Residents Against Abuse Shelter

Catch up on recent news in Eastern Pennsylvania, including strangest police stories and a Good News roundup.

HEADLINES

Aspiring Singer Dies Right After Successful ‘American Idol’ Audition

  • Natasha Bellott had a winning ticket in her pocket when she died in a car crash in Bucks County. She was headed home to surprise her family.

Attorney General Kane Officially Charged By Montgomery County DA

  • “Ladies and genetlemen, this is a sad day for the citizens of Pennsylvania,” Risa Vetri Ferman said.

Food Network Show To Feature Two Bucks County Businesses

  • Pudge Cakes of New Hope and Eat This of Erwinna will be featured on a new Food Network show, “Great American Food Finds.”

Ben Franklin Bridge To Close During Pope’s Visit

  • Pope Francis will be arriving in Philadelphia on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Three Pa. Colleges Named Top Party Schools

  • Bucknell University, coming in at number four, was the top non-Big Ten school on Princeton Review’s list.

23,000 Signatures: Reinstate Fired Gay Catholic School Teacher

  • Supporters of the Main Line Catholic school teacher fired over her same-sex marriage have delivered a petition with 23,000 signatures.

Residents Organize Against East Norriton Domestic Abuse Shelter

  • “The group shelter will wreck the natural quietness of our community,” residents said in an online complaint.

71 Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Pennsylvania

  • It’s the largest positive test announced in Pennsylvania this year. Eight of them were in Montgomery County.

Horsham Baseball Tournament To Support Players With Disabilities

  • “Every child deserves the chance to play baseball.”

100 High Schools With Best Teachers In Pa.

  • Did your child’s school make the cut in Niche.com’s rankings?

GOOD NEWS

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