Hostage Hoax, Kitten Attack Top September News

Lots of news filled the pages of Marple Newtown Patch in September.

The report of a kitten being struck with a broomstick was sadly the most-read story in September. It was also the 10th most-read story in September, out of all the surrounding Philadelphia area Patch sites. The accused has since been fired from the restaurant where the incident happened. A hostage situation that turned out to be a hoax and a fraud case also topped the charts in September.

See what everyone is reading on Marple Newtown Patch. Here are the top most-read stories for the month of September:

1. Kitten Struck with Broomstick Behind Restaurant, Police Say
2. Coach Charged with Sex Assault, DUI Checkpoint Top August News
3. $18K Stolen from Broomall Resident's Bank Account, Police Say
4. Sheriff's Sale Friday, 13 Marple Newtown Patch Homes Listed
5. Marple Hostage Hoax Cost More Than $5,000
6. Granite Run Mall Sold, Report Says
7. Now Hiring: Events Specialist, Teacher Assistant, Servers
8. Man Charged in Newtown Vehicle Thefts
9. Purse Stolen From Car while at Gas Station, Police Say
10. Newtown Supervisors Vote Against C-R Zoning Amendment
11. Rt. 252 Road Work to Begin Sept. 30
12. Now Hiring: Doughmaker, Bookkeeper, Carpenter's Helper
13. Now Hiring: Cook, Fitness Instructor, Manager
14. Vans, Equipment, Tools Stolen from Several Broomall Contractors
15. Teen Steals Cell Phone While Speaking to Victim, Police Say

See August's Top Stories here.