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Harrisburg, PA

Strasburg, VA

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Tracy Leicher

RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Strasburg woman. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred Saturday, April 13 on US Highway 211.

Woman Suffers Possible Medical Emergency; Dies In Crash

Philadelphia, PA

Upper Chichester Township, PA

The Quick Historian

UPPER CHICHESTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- A 51-year-old man has been taken into custody by police on suspicion of neglecting his mother, who was found in distressing conditions, lying in soiled sheets stuck to her bed.

Woman found dead and "fused" to bed, son arrested

Florida State

West Chester, PA

DELCO.Today

After 120 dogs were pulled from a breeding operation in Florida, several Great Danes are looking for foster families from the BVSPCA. Recently, several Great Danes have been rescued from a breeding operation in Union County, Florida and placed with the Brandywine Valley SPCA, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia.

Eight Great Danes Rescued from Florida Breeding Operation and Transported to Brandywine Valley SPCA

Bucks County, PA

Bensalem Township, PA

Bensalem-based pharmaceutical company Sigmapharm Laboratories is getting vindication in a $26.6 million countersuit. In a landmark legal victory, five scientists previously employed at a Bensalem-based pharmaceutical company Sigmapharm Laboratories are getting vindication in a $26.6 million countersuit, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the PhillyVoice. The scientists, once accused of stealing trade...

Bucks County Jury Awards $26.6 Million to Bensalem Scientists in Trade Secret Dispute

Media, PA

A stunning French country residence once owned by Phillies great Mike Schmidt is available for sale in Media. The home has seven bedrooms and six full and three half bathrooms. The home is perfectly nestled on 3.4 gorgeous acres with lush grounds and meticulous landscaping. Entry to this French country...

A Look Inside the Media Home Once Owned by Mike Schmidt

Delaware County, PA

Glen Mills, PA

Taste & Sea Seafood, Steaks & Libations in Glen Mills is one of four new Delaware County restaurants opening in 2024. Restaurants are thriving in our region, with 75 restaurants planning to open in the Philadelphia area in 2024, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Following a trend from...

Four New Delaware County Restaurants Coming in 2024

Chester, PA

Robert J. Bruce, president emeritus of Widener University. Robert Bruce, president emeritus of Widener University for 20 years, who also served as a former history teacher, mentor and volunteer, died April 19 at White Horse Village retirement community at age 86, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Robert J....

Robert J. Bruce of Newtown Square, Widener President Emeritus, Remembered

Ruckersville, VA

Greene County, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Victory church pastor Rodney Locklear has been indicted. The Richmond Times Dispatch reports that a Virginia church has closed its doors, but not for the same reasons other congregations in the Commonwealth have been shuttered. It was not a declining or aging congregation or financial matters. Victory church has ceased to exist because the pastor has been accused of s$x crimes against a minor and now faces six additional charges.

A Virginia church shuts down after the pastor is charged with crimes against a minor

Lower Merion Township, PA

Harcum College spotlights Dawn Colket, a Veterinary Nursing alumna working at Hickory Veterinary Hospital since January 1994. Dawn Colket ’93, a Veterinary Nursing graduate, has been serving as a Surgical Technician at Hickory Veterinary Hospital since January 1994. This year, she celebrates 30 years of employment. Growing up with...

Harcum College Alumni Spotlight: Dawn Colket

While several states are currently bracing for a potential cicada invasion in the following few months, Philadelphia will not see a cicada emergence for several years. While several states are currently bracing for a potential cicada invasion in the following few months, the Philadelphia area is in the clear for now, writes Mike D’Onofrio for Axios.

Philly Metro Is Safe from Rare Cicada Co-emergence

Colorado State

Arvada, CO

Susan Graybeal

Two people were arrested recently after a disabled woman was found covered in "filth and maggots" and later died at a local hospital, according to a press release from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. According to the release, members of the Arvada Fire Department were called to an Airbnb in the 6400 block of Kendall Street to assist a sick person.

Disabled Woman Found in Filthy Conditions, Son & His Girlfriend Arrested

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

Missouri State

Kansas City, MO

CJ Coombs

I first encountered a rat one evening in a Target parking lot. When my daughter told me it was a rat, I went straight to the car and she went to get a photo of it since she's never seen one before. I assure you it wasn't little.

Rat infestations in Missouri: it can be a growing concern

Newtown Square, PA

Long hot crostini, part of the new menu offerings at Carmine’s Eatery in Newtown Square. New ovens, a new chef, and an elevated attitude toward Mediterranean cuisine goes with a new name for the former Carmine’s Pizzeria in Newtown Square. The restaurant closed for two-and-a-half months and when...

Newtown Square’s Carmine’s Rebrands With a Mediterranean Flare

New Jersey State

Perth Amboy, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, NJ – Christopher Valerio, a 33-year-old resident of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, was sentenced to 30 months in prison today for his role in a scheme to illegally obtain COVID-19 unemployment benefits, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Unemployment Fraud: $400K Scheme Nets 30-Month Prison Term

Morris County, NJ

Mount Olive Township, NJ

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — Christina Susco, 38, a daycare teacher at the Mount Olive Child Care & Learning Center, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated assault, as announced by Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Mount Olive Township Police Chief Michael Spitzer.

Daycare Teacher Charged with Child Endangerment and Assault

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

The Jacksonville Humane Society has received hundreds of kittens this year — most of them in the past month — and the organization is asking for help in caring for the fur babies.

Hundreds of kittens land at Jax Humane Society

Lemoyne, PA

Camp Hill, PA

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Enola, PA

Summerdale, PA

Highspire, PA

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Mechanicsburg, PA

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Grantham, PA

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York Haven, PA

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Wawa President: Expansion in Central PA Is Not Aimed at Sheetz

Wawa President Brian Schallar talks about Wawa's relationship with Sheetz. A friendly rivalry has raged for decades in Pennsylvania about who is better–Wawa or Sheetz–but it...

Wawa President: Expansion in Central PA Is Not Aimed at Sheetz

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