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Monday Night Fatal Shooting, West End Stabbing Top Local News

A look back at some of the stories you may have missed over the past week.

Posted Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 7:08 am ET|Updated Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 1:42 pm ET

Murder Charges Filed in Alleged Botched Robbery

Police have arrested 18-year-old Rontrey Wilkins, of Norristown, for the Monday night shooting death of 25-year-old Andrew Polen, of West Norriton.

Stabbing in West End Under Investigation

A fight outside a local bar sent one man to the hospital with lacerations from a box cutter.

Body Found in North Coventry Fire ID'd as Norristown Teen

Authorities say the body of 17-year-old Kevin Allen, of Norristown, was found at the scene of a Chester County apartment fire last night.

Beef & Beer Benefit Planned for 'Matey'

Family and friends of 26-year-old Shawn Matey are trying to raise money for a new handicapped-accessible van.

Love Stories: Michelle Loves Matt

Patch asked our readers for love stories on Valentine's Day and Michelle Stem shared her tale of high school friends turned sweethearts.

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