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Man Sitting In Hatfield Home Shot, No Suspects Found: Police
It happened on Forest Hills Drive just after 8 p.m., township police said. The victim was hit by a single shot fired from outside and treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Lansdale Jefferson Hospital, authorities said. He has since been discharged. Investigators said they found "ballistic evidence" inside the home and...
Bullet from outside strikes man inside his Montgomery Co. home
A bullet fired from outside struck a man while he was in his Montgomery County home Tuesday night. Hatfield Township police officers rushed to Forest Hills Drive, near Moyer Road, around 8:10 p.m. for the report of a shooting. "An adult male was inside his home when he was struck...
Suspected Heroin Overdose At Motel6 Leads To Accused Montco Drug Dealer
Authorities were dispatched to the Motel 6 on W. Dekalb Pike on Nov. 18 for a "suspicious person" possibly "under the influence of a controlled substance," the department said in a release. They arrived and spoke with a woman in the lobby who "exhibit(ed) signs of heroin impairment," police said....
DNA Match Links Alleged Gilgo Beach Killer's Wife to Victims
• DNA sample taken from the estranged wife of the suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer matches her genetic material found on the remains of victims. • Cheek swab obtained from Asa Ellerup matches DNA extracted from hairs found on the burlap wrapping the victims' remains.
Road rage killer gets 12-24 years in prison, must complete an anger management course
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (TND) — The man who intentionally ran over another man in the parking lot of a McDonald's outside Philadelphia and then escaped has been sentenced to prison and more. Daniel Stephen Dietrich, 46, pleaded guilty and negotiated for nine to 18 years for voluntary manslaughter, and three...
Zip-tied man found dead in bedroom of Philly home, police say
An investigation is underway after a man was found dead with his hands zip-tied and mouth duct-taped inside the bedroom of a Philadelphia home, police said. The 65-year-old man was found dead inside the bedroom of a home on the 700 block of Kentwood Street on Thursday at 7:15 a.m. Police said his hands were zip-tied while duct-tape covered his mouth. There were no signs of forced entry, according to investigators.
Pennsylvania’s Poorest City Has the Highest Rate of Poverty in The State!
Pennsylvania is a state with a lot of history and business, but a lot of people there live in poverty. 11.8% of Pennsylvanians were living below the poverty line, according to the 2020 Census. This number has stayed pretty steady over the past ten years. Poverty is a complicated problem with no easy answers, but knowing what causes it is important for coming up with good ways to deal with it.
Abington Township: A Beacon of Hope on the Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad remains one of the most profound examples of courage and solidarity in American history, with Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, playing a critical role in this clandestine network of freedom. Homes throughout the township, such as the Quaker estate 'Vernon' in Rydal, provided more than mere shelter; they offered hope and a tangible chance at a new life. These secret routes and safe houses, operated by residents committed to the abolitionist cause, allowed over 50,000 slaves to seek liberty in the North.
These kimberton, PA based Puppies are the latest up for adoption and in need of a good home
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near kimberton.
Local Philadelphia Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing Endangered Person Evelyn Duckett
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 37-year-old missing endangered person Evelyn Duckett. She was last spoken to November 29, 2023, around 4pm. Evelyn is believed to be in New Jersey and was last seen wearing all black clothing. Anyone with any information on Rachel’s whereabouts is asked to please contact the Southwest Detective Division at 215-686-3183 or 911.Visit here for more details.
Philadelphia Man Drowns on Thanksgiving Trying to Save Children from Overturned Kayak
A tragic incident unfolded on Thanksgiving Day when a 31-year-old Philadelphia man drowned in the Poconos while attempting to save three children from an overturned kayak. Despite the freezing water conditions, all three children made it back to shore safely.
You might not like it, but Pennsylvania might expand use of speed cameras
Ed Neilson believes the right decision is not always the popular one, but if it saves one life it is worth it. “We’re elected to make hard decisions, and this is one of those hard decisions that no one’s going to like, including myself, but it’s the right thing to do,” he said.
Infamous quadruple murderer can’t sue psychiatrist for ‘grossly negligent treatment’ because that would amount to profiting off of crimes, high court
Quadruple murderer Cosmo DiNardo cannot sue his psychiatrist for damages because that would allow him to profit off of his crimes, Pennsylvania's high court ruled. The post Infamous admitted quadruple murderer can’t sue psychiatrist for ‘grossly negligent treatment’ because that would amount to profiting off of crimes, high court rules first appeared on Law & Crime.
Warminster Classic Mike’s York Street Bar and Grill to Return with a Fresh Twist
Mike’s York Street Bar and Grill is re-emerging in the Warminster restaurant scene after being closed for a year. Mike’s York Street Bar and Grill is re-emerging in the Warminster restaurant scene after being closed for a year, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. The iconic mainstay was...