Wednesday, April 24, 2013
The event, hosted by CBS3 News Anchor Pat Ciarrocchi, will raise money for the Montgomery County child advocacy center.
Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center will hold its Fifth Annual “Mission Possible” event on Thursday at the Radisson Hotel in King of Prussia to raise money for the Montgomery County non-profit, aimed at helping child victims of abuse. CBS3 News Anchor Pat Ciarrocchi will host the event to raise funds for the East-Norriton based center, which was co-founded by Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team response to allegations of child abuse in a child-friendly setting. The event will be held from 6-9 p.m. in the grand ballroom of the hote - tickets are $150 per person, and can be purchased at the door. A silent auction will be featured at the event, which includes a VIP Flyers …
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
One of the alleged shooters is in custody; the other is still sought by authorities.
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Wednesday, April 10
Two men have been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Victor Binilla-Baez outside of Brian’s Café in Pottstown on March 22, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman. Michal Hinton and his cousin, Maurice Andrews Jr., of Pottstown, have been charged with first, second and third-degree murder and related offenses in connection with the shooting. Hinton has been in custody since March 22; Andrews remains at large. Read the full story on the Pottstown Patch.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Officials say Ellen Robb's family deserves to be heard by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole; a meeting has been scheduled.
The family of Ellen Robb, the wife and mother who was brutally murdered by her husband, Rafael Robb, just before Christmas in 2006, has been granted an opportunity to speak to the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole regarding its recent decision to release Robb from prison after officials uncovered a law requiring the board to give victims a voice in the parole process. Montgomery Count District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman, State Representatives Mike Vereb (R-150) and Todd Stephens (R-151), and Ellen Robb’s brother, Gary Gregory, announced that Ellen’s family would be meeting with the chairman of the parole board next week. “The opportunity to meet with the chairman of the parole board is a terrific development and a step forward …
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4:05 pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Gotta love Pottstown...for those that want to complain about Phoenixville. Try living in Pottstown for a while. Only Coatesville is worse crime wise but at least their high school is some what respectable. Pottstown seems to have no redeeming qualities. more ›