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New Jersey earthquake: 2.6 magnitude earthquake rattles parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA - The month of May started with a rumble for people in parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania after a minor 2.6 earthquake was reported Wednesday morning. The United States Geological Survey said the earthquake happened around 7 a.m. in Gladstone, New Jersey – the same town that experienced an aftershock following a 4.8 magnitude earthquake last month.
Child found dead inside duffel bag in March identified as missing 4-year-old boy
Police have identified the child found inside a duffel bag in West Philadelphia in March as 4-year-old Damari Carter, who was reported missing three months earlier. The boy’s mother and her boyfriend have already been charged with murder.
New Southwest Philly Amazon Warehouse Will be Your Package’s Last Stop
The final stop of your Amazon purchase, before it arrives on your Delaware County doorstep, will be a new Amazon warehouse opening this fall in Southwest Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 140,000-square-foot Amazon distribution center at 6901 Elmwood Ave. will employ hundreds and will be the...
'Possible Bear Sighting' In Montgomery County, Police Say
Authorities reported a "possible bear sighting" at 2668 Byberry Road near Farmstead Park early Wednesday morning, May 1. Police said they are monitoring the area and ask residents to use caution. "If you do spot a bear, keep your distance and call 911 immediately," UMPD said. The release comes just...
Two Killed In Montgomery County Crash Involving Car Hauler: Police
It happened between Horsham Road and County Line Road just before 11:30 a.m., according to officials. A Peterbilt 4 car carrier was headed north on 202 when a southbound Toyota Rav4 crossed into the oncoming lane, police said. The truck hit the Toyota on the front driver's side corner. The...
Boater Goes Missing In Schuylkill River In Montgomery County: Authorities
Officials said the search was centered around the Upper Merion Boathouse off of Water Street. "We are asking that motorists use caution in the area," township police said around 6 p.m. "There are Search and Rescue Personnel from neighboring jurisdictions assisting, who may also be seen in the surrounding neighborhoods."
Man dead in high-speed crash on Lehigh Street in Allentown is identified [Updated]
A Philadelphia man died early Tuesday after a crash in Allentown, according to authorities. City police said in a news release that a vehicle was driving north at a high rate of speed about 1 a.m. in the 1900 block of Lehigh Street when it left the road and hit several parked cars. The driver suffered multiple serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. ...
Residents jump from windows to escape fire in Hunting Park: officials
PHILADELPHIA - Four people were rushed to the hospital after a fire erupted inside a home in Philadelphia's Hunting Park Wednesday morning. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and flames on the 1000 block of Erie Avenue. Officials say two residents were forced to jump from windows to escape the...
District attorney plans to appeal decision to overturn murder convictions of 'Chester Trio'
CHESTER, Pennsylvania -- A Pennsylvania district attorney intends to appeal a judge's decision last month to overturn the murder convictions of the so-called "Chester Trio" - three men who have spent nearly 25 years in prison for a crime they say they did not commit. The video featured is from...
Second black bear sighting of the season is right next door in Montco
Bear-ly a day after the first black bear sighting of the season in Bucks County, a second has been reported roughly 15 miles away in Montgomery County. Upper Moreland police received a report early Wednesday morning of a possible bear sighting near Farmstead Park in the 6600 block of Byberry Road.
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