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Pennsylvania Capitol Police K9 wounded in shooting Sunday returns home
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Capitol Police K9 officer injured in Sunday's early morning officer-involved shooting incident is back home and recovering after receiving veterinary care in Montgomery County, police said. K9 Rex was assisting in the pursuit of suspect Kendrell Hall as he fled on foot from police...
Police Issue Warning After Black Bear Spotted in Upper Gwynedd
A black bear was spotted on the 200 block of Church Road Monday afternoon in Upper Gwynedd Township, police announced on Facebook Monday. “Around midafternoon, there was a report of a small black bear sighting … PA Game Commission has been notified. Please use caution and call UGPD immediately if you see any bears,” stated the Facebook post.
Swimming dangers: Drowning is the leading cause of death among young children, annual report says
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission unveiled its annual report and found that drownings continue to be the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4.
Report: Demo costs, staff shortages, court delays let dangerous buildings languish
A newly published report from City Controller, Christy Brady, has found that more than 100 properties throughout Philadelphia -- that have been considered "imminently dangerous" -- have languished for years as costs to have these buildings demolished have proved prohibitive, court actions have delayed demolitions and the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections just doesn't have the manpower needed to keep up with demand.
Philly awards $3.1 million in overdose prevention funds to 43 nonprofit groups
More than 40 nonprofit groups throughout the city will receive funding through a $3.1 million grant that was made possible through recent national opioid settlements. On Wednesday, city officials announced that 43 nonprofit groups throughout the city would receive a share of a $3.1 million in grants through the Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund.
Pross Road women's sober house business obtaining non-required recovery home licensing
Towamencin Township’s solicitor announced at the supervisor’s session last month that the owners and operators of the “Pross House for Women” sober living home in a residential neighborhood on Pross Road have applied for licensure that is not necessary in the operation of their facility, in order to better comply with recent township resident concerns over the home.
Car dealership employee used company cars to drive to Giant, steal hundreds in groceries, police say
New Britain Township Police said in a recent affidavit filed in Bucks County court that a Philadelphia man not only admitted to stealing $331 in merchandise from the County Line Road Giant Food Store on May 11, but also doing it two other times last year, all while using cars on his company’s dealership lot.
9-year-old boy found unresponsive in Tacony Creek identified: 'She didn't know that's where he was'
PHILADELPHIA - More details have emerged after a nine-year-old boy was pulled unresponsive from Philadelphia’s Tacony Creek Sunday and later died in the hospital. A medical examiner identified the child as Ernest Harmon-Tague. The Philadelphia School District confirmed he was a student within the district. FOX 29’s Joann Pileggi...
EBT card-skimming scam leaves victims in Pennsylvania, New York and elsewhere in limbo
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Since the start of this year, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services noted more than 2,400 stolen SNAP benefit requests have been filed across the state. A spokesperson said it is unclear how many are from a recent card skimming scam targeting these benefits.Over the last several days, CBS News Philadelphia has heard from dozens of people living in and outside the Delaware Valley.Takiyah Holmes was at a loss for words on Tuesday. Last week, she said her SNAP benefits were stolen and used at stores in New York City. All that is left, she said, is $0.25...
Police search for car in deadly hit and run in Frankford
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Police are looking for a car that was part of a deadly hit and run in Frankford. Police reported that a 2016-2020 silver or white Mitsubishi Outlander was traveling eastbound in the intersection between Kensington and Torresdale Avenue when it crashed into a 44-year-old man. The victim died shortly after the […]
Meat and cheese left behind on greased pole weeks after South Philly's Italian Market Festival
PHILADELPHIA - You know the saying "It's a Philly Thing?" This is exactly what they are talking about!. South Philadelphia's Italian Market Festival wrapped up almost four weeks ago, but the meat and cheese from the greased pole tradition remain hanging at the top. Every year, people attempt the climb...
Police seek repeat riverward restaurant robber
Police in Philadelphia are seeking help from the public to identify a man who, officials believe, is responsible for the armed robberies of at least two restaurants in the city's riverward communities since May 24. According to police, the first incident that this individual is believed to be involved in...
Car Crash Sends 4 To Hospital On Montgomery County Line: Police
Authorities said it happened at Bergery Road and Bethlehem Pike around 5 p.m. Saturday, June 8. A 2011 Ford Escape driven by a 20-year-old man collided with a 2021 Toyota Camry driven by a 58-year-old man at the intersection, police said. Four people were taken to Grand View Hospital and two of them were seriously injured, according to officials.
Teen shot near Philadelphia home
A teenager was shot overnight not far from his Philadelphia home and police continued to search for the gunman. Léelo en español aquí. Police officers rushed to the area of North 8th and Luzerne streets before 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, to find a crime scene, but no shooting victim, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
Terrorists With ISIS Ties Arrested In Philadelphia, NYC: Report
The outlet says the suspects, some of whom were also arrested in Los Angeles and New York City, crossed over the southern border last year. The FBI and Department of Homeland Security provided a joint statement to Daily Voice:. “Over the last few days, ICE agents arrested several non-citizens pursuant...
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