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Bucks County Jury Awards $26.6 Million to Bensalem Scientists in Trade Secret Dispute
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...
Teen pleads guilty in death of West Philly rec center worker Tiffany Fletcher
One of two teens charged in the Sept. 9, 2021, murder of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation worker Tiffany Fletcher has reportedly pleaded guilty. As reported by NBC10 newsgathering partner, KYW Newsradio, Makie Jones, 16, has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, gun offenses and related charges in Fletcher's death. On Thursday,...
Employee thwarts jewelry store heist as suspect shot in Montgomery County: police
HORSHAM, Pa. - A group of jewelry thieves were stopped in their tracks when police say an employee took action to defend themselves, and the store. Officers were called to the Jems, Jewels and Gold store in the Shoppes at English Village in Horsham early Wednesday morning. Police say a...
Nearly 100 NJ officers embark on bike ride to remember fallen
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) -- Evesham Township Police kicked off the Police Unity Tour Thursday to remember officers who were killed in the line of duty."Officer Shisler, from the Deptford Police Department, was tragically killed about a year ago now," Evesham Township Police Chief Walt Miller said.Miller was talking about Deptford police officer Bobby Shisler, who died in May 2023 after being shot during a pedestrian stop in March of that year. This year, officers including Evesham patrolman Colin Hinklemon, will ride for Shisler."For us, it hits close to home. For it to be this close to home kind of stinks,"...
Trash talk: New recycling bins in Bristol unwelcomed upgrade for some
Bristol Borough residents are getting new recycling bins this month from trash hauler J.P. Mascaro, but not everyone wants them. While the new carts may be a welcome springtime upgrade to some, others in town aren't excited. Residents took to a social media page to gripe that Mascaro's carts are so big they can't fit them through narrow gates or stowe them in narrow alleys.
Murder trial wraps for man accused of killing 70-year-old, dismembering his body
Taray Herring, accused of killing Peter Gerold, whose torso was found wrapped in bags in the back of a U-Haul in February 2021 during a traffic stop, faces 1st-degree murder and life in prison.
Battleship New Jersey to stay longer in dry dock. What's the outlook for its return?
PHILADELPHIA — The Battleship New Jersey will remain in dry dock here a little longer than initially planned. When the ship left Camden on March 21, the "ambitious goal" was for its return to South Jersey by Memorial Day weekend, said Marshall Spevak, the top executive at the floating museum.
Celebrate mom with a beautiful bouquet made out of cupcakes
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and if you’re looking for a last-minute gift that’s not just a regular old bouquet of flowers, why not a beautiful bouquet made out of flower-decorated cupcakes? Daniela Malavé from Tres Fiori joined PHL17’s Daisha Jones in the kitchen to decorate some cupcakes and show off some of her amazing […]
Toddler, 2, dies after she was struck by vehicle: officials
LAWNCREST - A two-year-old girl has died, after she was hit by a vehicle in Lawncrest. The tragic incident happened on the 200 block of Comly Street Wednesday evening around 5:30, officials said. The toddler, a 2-year-old girl, was taken to Einstein Medical Center and initially listed in critical condition....
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