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Feasterville Resident's Car Stolen at Gunpoint • Schools Seek Educators • CVS/Walgreens to Offer Abortion Pill

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Jamie Buck
March 02, 2024

In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Saturday, March 2, 2024
•Feasterville Resident's Car Stolen at Gunpoint
•Montgomery County Schools Seek Educators
•CVS and Walgreens to Offer Abortion Pill in PA
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Feasterville Resident's Car Stolen at Gunpoint; Philadelphia Men Charged

In a significant development, two men from Philadelphia have been formally charged by the FBI for their involvement in a carjacking incident in Feasterville, Pennsylvania. The Lower Southampton Police Department disclosed that Jonathan Akubu, 30, and Dean Fosque, 26, face charges related to the armed theft of a vehicle that took place in the early hours of November 11.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m., when the victim, returning home, was confronted in his driveway on Bowman Drive. The assailants, armed with handguns, forcibly took the victim's possessions, including the keys to his 2021 Toyota Venza. The confrontation led to one suspect escaping in the stolen Toyota, while the other made a getaway in a dark-colored Kia.

This case was promptly investigated by the Lower Southampton Police, with the collaboration of the FBI, leading to the identification and subsequent charging of Akubu and Fosque. The joint effort between local law enforcement and federal authorities underscores the seriousness with which such violent crimes are addressed, aiming to bring those responsible to justice and enhance community safety.

Montgomery County Schools Seek Educators at Annual Recruitment Event

The Montgomery County Annual Diversity in Education Recruitment Fair is set to take place on Wednesday, March 6, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, offering an invaluable opportunity for educators and educational professionals seeking employment. Hosted at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) Lafayette Building in Norristown, this event emphasizes the high demand for teaching and support staff across over twenty participating public school districts in Montgomery County.

Participating Districts Include:

  • Lower Moreland, Upper Moreland, Abington, Cheltenham, Jenkintown, Colonial, Hatboro-Horsham, Lower Merion, Methacton, Norristown Area, North Penn, Perkiomen Valley, Pottsgrove, Pottstown, Springfield Township, Souderton Area, Spring-Ford Area, Upper Dublin, Upper Merion, Upper Perkiomen, and Wissahickon School Districts, among others.

Opportunities at the Fair: Prospective candidates will find a range of positions available, catering to a broad spectrum of expertise and interests within the education sector:

  • Certified Teachers: Opportunities for educators across all grade levels and content areas, including special education.

  • Other Certified Professionals: Roles for school counselors, librarians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, speech & language pathologists, and board-certified behavior analysts.

  • Administrative and Support Staff: Vacancies in finance/accounting, human resources, technology, transportation, and food services/nutrition.

Registration Information: Interested candidates are encouraged to pre-register online by Tuesday, March 5. On-site registration will also be available for those who wish to attend in person. This fair not only presents a chance to connect with multiple school districts but also provides access to a comprehensive list of current and anticipated vacancies.

This recruitment fair is an essential event for anyone looking to start or advance their career in education within Montgomery County. With the broad array of positions available and the convenience of meeting representatives from multiple districts in one location, attendees can explore a wealth of opportunities and find the best fit for their skills and interests.

For more information and to register for the job fair, visit the official MCIU website. Don't miss this chance to make a significant impact in the field of education and join a community dedicated to diversity and excellence in teaching.

CVS and Walgreens to Offer Abortion Pill in Pennsylvania Amid Expanding Access

CVS and Walgreens, two of the leading retail pharmacy chains in the United States, are set to begin dispensing mifepristone, widely known as "the abortion pill," in Pennsylvania and other states where the procedure remains legal. This move follows federal authorization, marking a significant shift in access to abortion services.

The pharmacies plan to roll out the pill in states including Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and California, with Walgreens announcing a phased introduction to ensure the quality, safety, and privacy of all involved. Mifepristone, used in conjunction with a second drug, can terminate pregnancies up to 10 weeks' gestation and is utilized in over half of all abortion procedures, according to the Guttmacher Institute.

This development comes amid tightening restrictions on abortion access in many parts of the country following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022. President Biden has supported the pharmacies' certification to dispense medication for abortion, emphasizing that it enables women to access their prescriptions as they would any other medication and urging other pharmacies to seek certification.

However, the decision has sparked backlash from anti-abortion groups, with Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America criticizing both pharmacy chains and the Biden administration for what it perceives as turning pharmacies into abortion centers driven by industry profit motives. The Supreme Court is expected to review access to medication abortion in the coming weeks, which could impact how and where mifepristone can be dispensed.

In the local area, CVS at 670 Welsh Rd in Huntingdon Valley and Walgreens at 690 Second Street Pike are among those that could potentially offer the abortion pill to eligible individuals, providing a more accessible option for those seeking abortion services in Pennsylvania.

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