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Natalie G. Ramos
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Natalie has over 7 years of experience in education reporting, previously working with the Norristown Herald. She holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Arcadia University and is passionate about covering stories that impact local students and educators. Natalie's focus is on highlighting innovative programs and challenges within King of Prussia’s schools.
More from Natalie →Reporter · Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 3:33 AM · 2 min read
Teacher Vigil honors beloved Central Bucks West teacher killed in crash A Bucks County community gathered Friday night to remember the life and legacy of Katherine Semisch. WPVI By 6abc Digital Staff Saturday, November 7, 2026 3:33AM Share DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (WPVI) -- A Bucks County community gathered Friday night to remember the life and legacy of Katherine "Kitty" Semisch, a beloved former teacher who died earlier this week after she was hit by a bus. Family, friends and former students gathered for a vigil in downtown Doylestown to honor Semisch and share memories of the impact she had on their lives. "There's nobody that I've ever met like her, and I don't think there ever will be again," one speaker said. "It's a huge loss to our community and to all of us individually." Former Bucks County teacher struck, killed by DART bus in library parking lot Foster mother charged in 10-year-old's death previously faced abuse allegations, attorney says Person shot, killed after encounter with police in Norristown 2 hours ago Armed suspect shot during confrontation with police at CVS store in Gloucester Township Semisch, 67, taught English at Central Bucks West for 26 years. She died after she was hit by a bus outside a public library earlier this week. Many of Semisch's former students attended Friday night's vigil to pay their respects. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics DOYLESTOWN BOROUGH BUCKS COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA TEACHER BUS ACCIDENT PEDESTRIAN STRUCK VIGIL Teacher injured in elementary school shooting says she played dead after being shot Boy curses at cops after shooting teacher at Virginia school: VIDEO Police identify teacher who was killed after being hit by car Teacher, student die during school field trip Watch Live ON NOW Foster mom charged in girl's death previously faced abuse allegations Person shot, killed after encounter with police in Norristown 2 hours ago Armed suspect shot during confrontation with police in CVS store AccuWeather: Dry and breezy this weekend Husband speaks after wife killed in salon attack: 'She was everything' 'Very evil' Parents recall encounters with teacher charged with murder What we know about the foster mother charged in death of 10-year-old California man arrested in theft of rifle from Walmart in Bensalem Twp
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