Montgomery County, Pennsylvania — the third-most populous county in PA, a growing mid-Atlantic hub.
A sequence of microbursts has downed trees, cracked power lines, and damaged buildings across Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. A West Philadelphia building collapsed, sending bricks into the street and blocking trolley tracks. The National Weather Service confirms four microbursts with 60–70 mph winds on Saturday between 2:30 and 3:15 p.m. Officials say the damage is due to straight-line winds, not a tornado, and Philadelphia has declared a Disaster Emergency.
Police in Upper Pottsgrove Township, Pa., have fatally shot Glen Pysher IV after he entered the rear of a homeowner’s residence during a late-night incident. Pysher, 22, was unarmed and on a FaceTime call with friends when he was shot. The shooting is being investigated by the Montgomery County Detective Bureau and DA's office.
Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele has charged Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell with voluntary manslaughter in the August 23 death of Glenwood Earl Pysher IV. Body-worn camera footage shows Pysher with hands up as Farrell fires, contradicting the officer’s account. Pysher was not armed and was at a distance of roughly 17–20 feet when shot. Farrell turned himself in and is awaiting a Sept. 10 preliminary hearing.
Vance has solidified his status as a potential 2028 Republican nominee while Trump dominates the Dallas convention, urging voters to focus on November’s midterms. Attendees express varied views on future candidates, with Rubio and DeSantis among names mentioned. The event signals ongoing momentum for Trump's movement as 2026 midterms approach.