Justin Heinze

Philadelphia

Regional Manager at Patch

Articles

James Beard Finalist Opening New Restaurant In King Of Prussia

1 week ago | patch.com | Justin Heinze

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — A renown chef and James Beard award finalist is opening a new restaurant in King of Prussia this month, spokespersons for the restaurant told Patch. The eatery, Peter Chang King of Prussia, will be located on 314 S. Henderson Road in the Henderson Square Shopping Center. The restaurant is slated to open its doors on Thursday, June 26.
13 Pipe Bombs Found In Home Of Armed Man At PA 'No Kings' Protest: DA

1 week ago | patch.com | Justin Heinze

WEST CHESTER, PA — The heavily armed man who brought a concealed firearm to the "No Kings" protest in West Chester over the weekend had a total of 13 different explosive devices inside his home, investigators said Wednesday. Authorities initially confirmed a single pipe bomb was found in their search of the home of Kevin Krebs, 31, on Monday.
Street Racers Swarm, Block Plymouth Twp. Intersection: Police

1 week ago | patch.com | Justin Heinze

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, PA — Police are investigating after they said dozens of vehicles and individuals swarmed a busy intersection in Plymouth Township over the weekend, shooting off fireworks, street racing, and blocking traffic. No injuries were reported. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 15 at around 8:03 p.m. near the intersection of Ridge Pike, Chemical Road, and North Lane.
2 Rounds Of Severe Storms Target Eastern PA

1 week ago | patch.com | Justin Heinze

PENNSYLVANIA — Severe thunderstorms with potentially damaging wind gusts will slam into the greater Philadelphia region late Wednesday, following a day of dangerous heat and high humidity in much of the area. A second round of storms is anticipated on Thursday, as well, forecasters said. Temperatures will soar into the mid to upper 90s in parts of the area Wednesday afternoon, with the heat index approaching or exceeding 100, according to forecasters.
'Razor Blade Throat' COVID Subvariant Emerges: What To Know In PA

1 week ago | patch.com | Justin Heinze

PENNSYLVANIA — A highly contagious version of COVID-19 from China nicknamed "razor blade throat" for its extremely painful sore throat is spreading around parts of the U.S., officials said. However, it has not yet been confirmed in Pennsylvania. The subvariant of Omicron, called "Nimbus" (NB.181) by researchers, has seen a sharp rise in cases in some states, and now accounts for an estimated 37 percent of cases nationwide, according to CDC data collected over two weeks starting on June 7.
Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony Held In Norristown

1 week ago | patch.com | Justin Heinze

NORRISTOWN, PA — More than 100 attendees gathered in Norristown on Monday for a special flag raising ceremony in celebration of Juneteenth, which is this Thursday, June 19. The annual event included a range of speakers from the community and local government, live music, poetry, and the announcement of the student winners of the 2025 Art and Poetry of Freedom Contest.
New Federal Donuts To Open In Conshohocken This Week

1 week ago | patch.com | Justin Heinze

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — The long-awaited opening of a new Federal Donuts and Chicken in Montgomery County will be held this week, as the popular franchise expands its reach deeper into the suburbs. The new Conshohocken restaurant, located at 200 Ridge Pike in the Plymouth Square Shopping Center, will officially open its doors on Friday, June 20. It's the second new Federal Donuts in the county to open this year, after a Willow Grove shop opened up in early January.
Scammers Posing At Upper Merion Supervisors Target Residents

1 week ago | patch.com | Justin Heinze

UPPER MERION, PA — The latest pernicious scam to hit Montgomery County has scammers posing as members of the Upper Merion Board of Supervisors in order to gain personal, sensitive information. Scammers have contacted residents and demanded that they in turn call a 1-800 number. "Do not respond to these calls or provide any personal information," police said Tuesday.
Explosives Found In Home Of Armed Chesco 'No Kings' Protester: Police

1 week ago | patch.com | Justin Heinze

WEST CHESTER, PA — The man who carried a concealed firearm and other weapons into the crowded anti-Trump protest in West Chester on Saturday had explosives inside his home, authorities discovered on Monday. Police said they found a pipe bomb inside the home on the 100 block of Conestoga Road in Malvern. Kevin Krebs, 31, who remains in Chester County Prison, lived in the home with his brother, 6ABC and Fox29 report.
Montco Procession Planned For Massive Scale Replica Of Vietnam Memorial

1 week ago | patch.com | Justin Heinze

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, PA — A massive, mobile, scale replica of the Vietnam War Memorial will travel across Montgomery County with a special motorcycle escort next month before arriving at its display location. "The Wall That Heals," which is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet tall at its highest point, will travel from Valley Forge National Park's visitor center on Tuesday, July 8, organizers shared in detailed plans this week.

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