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A Philadelphia woman informed a judge she has decided not to testify at her trial where she’s accused of using a cane-sword with a 16-inch blade to fatally stab a man who was engaged in a fistfight with her son in Ardmore, Montgomery County.

The fate of Renee DiPietro, 70, of Philadelphia who is accused of using a cane-sword with a 16-inch blade to fatally stab an unarmed man, Michael Sides, 31, of Norristown, who was in a fistfight with her son in Ardmore is now in the hands of a jury.

Renee D. DiPietro of Philadelphia acted with malice and an extreme indifference to the value of human life when she used a cane-sword with a 16-inch blade to fatally stab Michael Sides who was engaged in a fistfight with her son Jason in Ardmore, a prosecutor argued to a jury.

A Philadelphia woman informed a judge she has decided not to testify at her trial where she’s accused of using a cane-sword with a 16-inch blade to fatally stab a man who was engaged in a fistfight with her son in Ardmore, Montgomery County.

Renee D. DiPietro of Philadelphia acted with malice and an extreme indifference to the value of human life when she used a cane-sword with a 16-inch blade to fatally stab Michael Sides who was engaged in a fistfight with her son Jason in Ardmore, a prosecutor argued to a jury.

Renee D. DiPietro of Philadelphia acted with malice and an extreme indifference to the value of human life when she used a cane-sword with a 16-inch blade to fatally stab Michael Sides who was engaged in a fistfight with her son Jason in Ardmore, a prosecutor argued to a jury.

Prost! Raise a beer and have some bratwurst as Oktoberfest celebrations run though the region.

April 6 - April 9: Yamato in Del., Easter Promenade in Philly, and Super Sand Sculptures in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

German-beer-centric Oktoberfest is back, so grab a stein and a soft pretzel as big as your face — it’s time to party.

The Fall for Ardmore fall festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Schauffele Plaza (99 Cricket Terrace Ardmore, PA). Come for live music from local talent, shopping, and delicious beer and food from local breweries and restaurants!