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60 dead butterflies busted by customs agents won't be flying to their intended destination
PHILADELPHIA (TND) — Customs officials see a lot of interesting things headed into the country and a shipment they caught in Philadelphia this month won’t be arriving at its intended destination. They found a package with 60 dead butterflies from Portugal. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists said...
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s Convictions of Police Officers Spark Controversy
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner has arrested four city police officers for on-duty killings since 2018, securing two convictions, including the city’s first murder conviction for an on-duty officer. Critics argue Krasner’s policies contribute to rising crime rates and hinder police recruitment. Key Takeaways:. Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner has...
Police ID Delaware woman shot dead in Chester, Pa., during standoff with multiple police
A 23-year-old Wilmington woman who was shot dead by multiple officers in Pennsylvania on Tuesday after leading police on a car chase that started in Wilmington has been identified. Wilmington Police said Yazmyn Stewart was fatally shot by 10 officers from Delaware and Pennsylvania after a standoff in Chester, Pennsylvania. ...
Video: 7-Eleven employee hospitalized after she was forcefully pushed, shoved by female customer
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - Scary moments at a South Philadelphia 7-Eleven Monday night, as surveillance shows an employee being forcefully pushed down to the ground by someone leaving the store. The owner of the 7-Eleven says the employee has been released from the hospital, but says situations like this are happening...
Gage Patton Fatal Crash Sean Hill Pennsauken
Gage Patton was arrested on Tuesday, May 14 and charged with death by auto in the crash that killed Sean Hill, 20, also of Pennsauken, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. On April 16, at approximately 3:20 p.m., the Pennsauken Police Department was dispatched to the 9000 block of...
Woman shot in standoff, Hunter Biden delay request rejected, Concord carnival aftermath
Today is National Bring Flowers to Someone Day. If you decide to do that, here is some advice for keeping them fresh much longer. It’s also National Juice Slush Day, National Nylon Stocking Day and National Chocolate Chip Day. Pass the cookies. On to more serious matters. Very serious...
Snacktime’s Favorite Philly Snacks
Snacktime considers all-day snacking a state of mind. Between shows, the Philly-based brass band (who you might have seen during 76ers halftime performances) makes snacking a habit. That could mean vacuuming up egg and cheese panzerotti before an impromptu Rittenhouse Square gig. Or a night of ordering off-menu items at Irwin's in South Philly before mind erasers at Messina until 2am. When the city favorites aren’t designing sandwiches with Farina Di Vita or taking over the Bowery Ballroom (like they will this June, and, later this summer, opening for Portugal. The Man on tour), here’s where they snack around Philly.
Family-Friendly Experiences Await Camden Residents with Connect the Lots
CAMDEN – Danielle Jackson says she loves sharing details of her ”passion projects” with others. “I am a poet and a writer and a local school board member,” the Camden resident told TAPinto Camden. “I am (often) in a mobile library (or) in a bookstore. I am all things literacy.” CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Therefore, when Camden, the Camden Community Partnership and the other organizers and sponsors of “Connect the Lots” – an initiative they called a “variety of fun, family-friendly outdoor recreational activities, special events and educational programs designed to engage...
City’s Zero Fare Transit program is awarded more than $500,000
Philadelphia, PA – The City of Philadelphia has been awarded $578,000 grant for their City’s Zero Fare pilot program. That is according to a news release from Mayor Parker’s office. Zero Fare is a city-funded initiative that targets Philadelphians living below poverty levels who need to use public transit. The grant was given by the […]
Off-duty cop fatally shoots pit bull as woman is attacked by multiple dogs in Southwest Philly
An off-duty police officer shot and killed a pit bull Tuesday morning as that dog and two others attacked a woman in Southwest Philadelphia, authorities said. The attack happened around 10:40 a.m. on the 1500 block of South 58th Street in Kingsessing. The officer was in his personal car when he saw three dogs attacking the 52-year-old. The owner of the dogs, a 21-year-old man, was attempting to get the animals to stop biting the woman, police said.
Construction Worker Dies On Jobsite In West Philadelphia
"Matt passed away while working on a construction site in West Philadelphia," wrote fellow Insulators Union member Maria Pfrommer on GoFundMe. "This is a tragedy that hits too close to home, a stark reminder of the dangers our brothers and sisters face every day on construction sites nationwide and just how short life is."
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