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Person shot in East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, police say
EAST LANSDOWNE, Pa. (CBS) -- A person was shot in East Lansdowne, Delaware County, on Monday night, police said. The shooting happened on the 100 block of Wildwood Avenue just before 10 p.m.The suspect in the shooting is at large, police said. The shooting victim's condition isn't known at this time. It's unclear what led to the shooting.
Top 10 best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to US News
PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia school has topped the list of ten best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a report from US News. The outlet reviewed nearly 25,000 U.S. public high schools and 656 Pennsylvania schools made its rankings. The top schools' overall scores are based on the following six...
Experts Figure Out Why There Was a Strange Odor in Delaware County Last Week
Calls of a mysterious odor wafting through Delaware County began coming into the Delaware County Office of Emergency Management Monday morning. Most described it as a burning smell, or a bug spray. Though the specific source of the odor hasn’t been clarified, there is a reason now why the odor...
Gunpoint Robbery At Philadelphia Gas Station Under Police Investigation
The suspects stuck up the Liberty Gas Station at 5200 Woodland Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, authorities said. Suspect one was wearing a green tracksuit with black boots and a green hat and was armed with a black and silver handgun, police said. Suspect two was wearing a black hoodie, black track pants with a red stripe, and a multi-colored mask, they added.
Fr. Lawrence Kozak Charged With Theft Of Church Funds: PSP
Lawrence Frances Kozak Jr., 51, of Clifton Heights, was released after posting $250,000 unsecured bail, court records show. Troopers allege Kozak took funds from St. Thomas More Parish at 2101 Pottstown Pike. 6abc reports he's accused of spending more than $40,000 improperly, including on cell phone games Pokemon GO and Candy Crush.
Villanova Property That Inspired ‘Philadelphia Story’ Available for $13.5M
The nearly 17-acre property in Villanova that inspired the movie "The Philadelphia Story" with Katharine Hepburn, is for sale. A nearly 17-acre property in Villanova that inspired the 1940 movie “The Philadelphia Story” with Katharine Hepburn is on the market for $13.45 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal.
Kensington residents meet with Philly police leaders to address ongoing drug, crime problem
PHILADELPHIA - Residents living in Kensington, one of Philadelphia’s most troubled neighborhoods, sound off face to face with police and city leaders about the drugs and crime they say they witness every day. Philadelphia Police Department leadership attended the meeting to tell the community about a plan they have...
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