Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.
WEATHER
It’s quite warm at the start and rather windy. Once the rain starts, though, things are going to cool way down. Expect to be in the 50s by mid-afternoon.
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EAGLES
By air and on the ground, Eagles’ Wentz baffles the Redskins
On a night when nothing was going right, Carson Wentz kick-started the Eagles. All he had to do was his impression of Hall of Fame scrambler Steve Young, who just happened to be in the house. The final score was deceptive, the Eagles securing a 34-24 decision over the Washington Redskins for their fifth straight victory and a 6-1 record, their best start since they went to the Super Bowl in the almost magical 2004 season.
McCaffery: New weight of expectation could not bring Eagles down
The Eagles left Charlotte in first place and in a glow of new celebrity. How they would spend the next 11 days would reveal if any of it was real. They were 5-1 and a robust 5-1, without a loss in the conference and with a road win already in the division. And with that, they would become a trend. They would ring bells at Sixers games and make TV appearances and enjoy every moment of what could have been a cruel NFL schedule-maker’s joke.
Eagles Notebook: Birds’ win comes at a heavy injury cost
In a physical affair that brought back memories of the 1990 Body Bag game, the Eagles lost starters Jordan Hicks and Jason Peters indefinitely in their 34-24 win over the Redskins Monday. Hicks went down in the first half with what was announced as an ankle injury. Peters hurt his knee on the first possession of the third quarter.
NEWS
Cops: Man who attacked dog with machete arrested
One of Massachusetts State Police’s “Most Wanted” fugitives was captured Sunday without incident as he was leaving a borough diner — with a notorious dinner companion. Thomas Vargus was with Glenn J. Turner — a convicted drug dealer and attempted cop killer who was once tagged as one of the “most vicious and violent” motorcycle gang members in the country — when they were “rushed and ordered to the ground” at gunpoint by police at Green Street and Marshall Avenue shortly after 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Marcus Hook Police Detective Doug Staffelbach said Monday.
Chesco Sheriff’s Office arrest four in national sweep
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office joined hundreds of other law-enforcement agencies in 42 states on Thursday, participating in the 15th Annual National Family Violence Apprehension Detail. Held each year during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the event, which is sponsored by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office in Oregon, is designed to target domestic violence offenders. However, Chester County Lt. Adam Sibley stressed that the team apprehends anyone with an outstanding warrant during the detail.
Conshohocken man admits to fatally stabbing aunt 30 times
Weeping at times, a Conshohocken man admitted to fatally stabbing his aunt more than 30 times during a confrontation in her home where he was staying and learned he’s headed to prison for up to four decades. Matthew Joseph Wertz Jr., 29, was sentenced in Montgomery County Court on Monday to 20 to 40 years in state prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree murder in connection with the 5:14 a.m. Dec. 16, 2016, stabbing death of his 60-year-old aunt, Catherine Wanamaker inside her home in the 900 block of Hallowell Street.
Souderton hears plan to reopen Broad Theater
Like a lot of other people, Kyle Hoff remembers going on dates with his wife to the Broad Theater. Unlike a lot of other people, Hoff has restored several old industrial buildings, including the one in which the district court in Harleysville is located, the one where Broad Street Grind is in Souderton, and the Telford one that houses Popcorn Works.
Jury deliberating fate of accused Lower Pottsgrove gun trafficker and accomplice
A Montgomery County jury apparently has reached a partial verdict at the combined trial of a Lower Pottsgrove man accused of operating a gun trafficking network and one of his alleged Philadelphia conspirators. After nearly four hours of deliberations on Monday, jurors notified Judge Garrett D. Page they had reached a verdict regarding only one of the defendants and indicated they were “struggling” on reaching a unanimous verdict in the case against the second defendant. However, jurors did not reveal for which defendant – Michael Hill or Anthony “Tek” Walker - they had reached a verdict.
SPORTS
Simmons’ triple-double lifts Sixers to first win
Four games into his NBA career, Ben Simmons already has a triple-double to his credit. And with some help from Joel Embiid, he finally led the Philadelphia 76ers to a victory. Simmons had 21 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, and Embiid scored 30 points to lift the 76ers to a 97-86 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
ENTERTAINMENT
FALL FESTIVITIES: Special weekend at Chester County’s St. Peter’s Village
A former 19th century industrial company village in Warwick Township is getting artsy Oct. 28-29 with an Autumnal Artisan Weekend. With the French Creek and fall foliage in the backdrop, St. Peter’s Village will be offering glassblowing and baking classes by local craftspeople. Pumpkin glassblowing happens Saturday at Glasslight Studio and 20-minute classes are available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Long sleeves and closed-toe shoes are required. Note that the pieces must cool slowly and will not be ready until Tuesday. They will be shipped at no additional charge.
