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Kensington Avenue remains clear as officials work to help those moved to side streets
KENSINGTON - More than a week after the city moved on a homeless encampment along the 3100 block of Kensington Avenue, and it remains clear of the tents, shelters and open-air drug use once common. But, just a few blocks away on Cambria Street, those struggling with addiction crowd the...
Nearly 30 arrested for retail theft in a week span in Bensalem: police
BENSALEM, Pa. - Authorities in Bensalem Township have cracked down on retail theft, resulting in nearly 30 arrests in a week. The Bensalem Police Department shared data Friday that showed 28 people were nabbed for thefts at several stores, including Walmart, Home Depot and Goodwill. The items taken in each...
4 women accused of stealing over $10,000 in items from Lululemon in Montgomery County
Surveillance video shows the four women walking into the store, pulling items off the racks, and then running out. One woman's arms were so full, that she dropped an item on the way out.
Former Emergency Director in PA accused of forcing himself on female employee
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The former director of Delaware County Emergency Services was charged regarding the indecent assault of an employee earlier this year, AG Michelle Henry announced. Timothy A. Boyce, 60, was charged with three misdemeanor counts of indecent assault, simple assault and harassment concerning an incident that happened Jan. 30 at the county’s […]
A Brewerytown block will be renamed after Welcome America festival creator
Philadelphia is renaming a street in Brewerytown after the late Lana Felton-Ghee, who was a city community leader, political activist and event host. On Thursday, the city council unanimously approved a resolution to designate the 2900 block of Girard Avenue as Lana Felton-Ghee Way. Among other achievements, Felton-Ghee worked behind the scenes on campaigns for politicians and spearheaded events including the Welcome America festival and the city's 1776 bicentennial celebration.
3 people charged in alleged assault of off-duty police officer in North Philly; Another suspect remains on the run
Three of four people accused of assaulting an off-duty police officer in North Philadelphia are now in custody. Cian Dennis, 23, Yusef Coleman, 24, and Kahmil Brown, have been charged for their alleged roles in the assault of Eric Rodriguez. Police are still searching for Arthur Jones, 38. Did Sen....
City Council considers curfew for some North Philadelphia businesses
Additional business curfews could be coming to more neighborhoods in Philadelphia. On Thursday, three City Council members who represent different parts of North Philadelphia proposed 11 p.m. curfews for businesses that do not sell liquor, such as bars and taverns. The curfew would last until 6 a.m. This comes after...
911 calls, doorbell videos, body camera footage detail Falls killings
On the morning of March 16, Andre Gordon Jr. went to his father’s Levittown home and then to the nearby home of the mother of his children intent on murder, a Bucks County detective told a District Judge Wednesday during Gordon’s preliminary hearing in Doylestown. Armed with an...
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Gazzos Steaks Opens First Shop in Pottstown to Huge Crowds
Gazzos Steaks owners Joe Lewis and Mike Lamson in their new Pottstown shop. Gazzos Steaks, which built its reputation from a signature food truck and online followers, opened its first shop Saturday on South Hannover Street in Pottstown, writes Evan Brandt for The Pottstown Mercury. The grand opening had more...
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