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Accused Skippack killer hints at diminished capacity defense

Accused Skippack killer hints at diminished capacity defense

NORRISTOWN — A Skippack teenager accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend will head to trial in September and through his lawyer hinted in court he is exploring a potential “diminished capacity” defense. ...

By Carl Hessler Jr. chessler@21st-CenturyMedia.com |

$508 million worth of approved transportation projects in area

The list of projects approved by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission recently is long, represents hundreds of millions of dollars and is stretched over more than the next 10 years. ...

By Evan Brandt ebrandt@21st-CenturyMedia.com |

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  • General news

    Historical Society to present the History of Knitting

    TRAPPE — Visitors will have the chance to spend a Sunday afternoon learning about the history of knitting at the Dewees Museum on Aug. 10.

    Courtesy of the Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville,Perkiomen Valley, Inc. |

  • General news

    2 charged with breaking into vehicles in Mont Clare

    UPPER PROVIDENCE — A township resident is credited with helping police locate two alleged car thieves.

    By Stephen Harris sharris@21st-CenturyMedia.com |

  • Features/People

    PHOTOS: Soldier welcomed home in Limerick

    US Army PFC Jake Spear received a grand homecoming after his deployment overseas recently. Warriors Watch Riders, Hogs and Heroes Foundation and A Hero’s Welcome led the way as they escorted him from the Philadelphia Airport to his home in Limerick. Lazer Limo provided a free ride home for Spear.

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  • Theater

    Facetime Theatre presents ‘Tarzan the Stage Musical’

    Facetime Theatre’s Summer Stage II program will be the first in the area to present “Tarzan the Stage Musical” on Aug. 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. in the beautiful Lenfest Theatre in the Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center at Ursinus College. Tarzan the Stage Musical is based on Disney’s epic animated film and Edgar Rice Burrough’s story, “Tarzan of the Apes.”

    Courtesy of Facetime Theatre |

  • General news

    Trappe Ambulance purchases twin van-style ambulances

    Trappe Fire Co. No. 1 and Ambulance is pleased to announce the arrival of twins.

    By Gil Cohen For 21st Century Media |

  • General news

    NRC mum about security problem at Limerick nuclear plant

    LIMERICK — The federal government has identified a security problem at Exelon’s Limerick Generating Station but because it’s a security matter, officials can’t say what it is.

    By Evan Brandt ebrandt@21st-CenturyMedia.com |

  • General news

    Participants in Main Line pot peddling ring admit guilt

    NORRISTOWN — With their clean-cut, fresh-scrubbed appearances, conservative haircuts and attire that included blue blazers, ties and fashionable skirts, members of the so-called “Main Line Take Over Project” stood out in the court of law where they answered to charges they were part of a pot peddling ring.

    By Carl Hessler Jr. chessler@21st-CenturyMedia.com |

  • General news

    Meadow Brook golf tourney on tap

    By Barry Sankey bsankey@21st-Century

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  • General news

    Bella Napoli captures VFCC men’s basketball title

    CHARLESTOWN - Bella Napoli outscored Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust, 55-38, in the second half to post a 97-84 victory to capture the 2014 Valley Forge Christian College Men’s Summer Basketball League championship July 29 at The Pit gymnasium.

    Barry Sankey
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  • Columns

    Art & Antiques with Dr. Lori: Losing money at your yard sale

    When it comes to learning how to spot a treasure, the first thing you have to learn is where to look.

    By Lori Verderame Guest Columnist |

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