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Man suspected of Philadelphia murder apprehended in Williamsport
Williamsport, Pa. – A man wanted on muder charges in Philadelphia was picked up in Williamsport on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Calvin Solomon, age 34, was wanted by the Philadelphia Police Department on homicide, abuse of a corpse, firearms, and lesser charges stemming from a June 2022 investigation. After initial attempts to locate Solomon were unsuccessful, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) was requested to assist in his...
Philly legend Jimmy Bishop Sr.'s gold records stolen in burglary ring recovered decades later
PHILADELPHIA - In the 1960’s, Jimmy Bishop Senior’s voice filled the Philly airwaves at WDAS-FM. "Bishop was a very blessed man, he was able to communicate with the people," said Louise Bishop. Bishop knows best because he is the father of her children and she, nicknamed the Gospel...
Experts Figure Out Why There Was a Strange Odor in Delaware County Last Week
Calls of a mysterious odor wafting through Delaware County began coming into the Delaware County Office of Emergency Management Monday morning. Most described it as a burning smell, or a bug spray. Though the specific source of the odor hasn’t been clarified, there is a reason now why the odor...
'Possible Bear Sighting' In Montgomery County, Police Say
Authorities reported a "possible bear sighting" at 2668 Byberry Road near Farmstead Park early Wednesday morning, May 1. Police said they are monitoring the area and ask residents to use caution. "If you do spot a bear, keep your distance and call 911 immediately," UMPD said. The release comes just...
Hearing for Man Accused of Trapping Woman in Apartment for Over 4 Hours Continued
CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) — A hearing for a 31-year-old man who allegedly held a woman against her will during a domestic incident in Clarion Township was rescheduled on Tuesday morning. According to court documents, a preliminary hearing for 31-year-old Joshua Curtis Thompson, of Philadelphia, that was scheduled for...
Stolen gold records returned to family of Philadelphia music industry icon
Three stolen gold records belonging to a Philadelphia music icon are finally back where they belong. The Pennsylvania Treasury Department returned the records to the family of Jimmy Bishop Sr. Wednesday morning. Bishop was a groundbreaking DJ in the 1960s at Philadelphia's WDAS Radio. He was also influential in the...
Pa. city one of the best for specialized healthcare, report finds
There are specific cities in the United States which uphold reputations for having some of the best health care in the country, including when it comes to doctors who specialize in certain ailments. One such city is in Pennsylvania, which ranked amongst the top areas for specialized care in the...
Top 10 best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to US News
PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia school has topped the list of ten best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a report from US News. The outlet reviewed nearly 25,000 U.S. public high schools and 656 Pennsylvania schools made its rankings. The top schools' overall scores are based on the following six...
Upper Gwynedd cops successfully help man facing 'emotional crisis' that disrupts Sunday Mass at Corpus Christi
Confused Corpus Christi Catholic Churchgoers arriving to the 11:30 a.m. Sunday Mass were either temporarily asked to leave the nave and narthex of the sanctuary or remain in vehicles, so that Upper Gwynedd Township Police could successfully speak to a man facing an emotional crisis at the altar. Upper Gwynedd...
Girl, 16, shot in face on North Philadelphia street
A teenage girl was recovering early Tuesday after being shot in the face in North Philadelphia Monday night. The shooting took place around 8:15 on April 29, 2024, along the 2700 block of North Sydenham Street, near Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia police said. Officers arrived to find the 16-year-old girl with...
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