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Atlantic County woman charged after several dead animals found inside freezer
A woman in Atlantic County is in custody after dozens of animals were removed from inhumane conditions and several others were found dead inside her home.On Monday, police in Galloway Township executed a search warrant at a home on the 300 block of Cresson Avenue.The search warrant was the result of an ongoing investigation after police said they received multiple reports of animals living in poor conditions.At the home, authorities say they rescued seven dogs and 29 cats.Investigators also reportedly found two dead dogs, a dead cat, and four dead kittens inside a freezer.The woman who lived at the home, 57-year-old Nancy Santos, was taken into custody and charged with 43 counts of animal neglect."The Galloway Township Police Department remains committed to investigating any report of animal cruelty in our community," said Chief Richard D. Barber in a post on Facebook. "To honor this commitment, we recently trained two additional officers to serve in our HLEO Unit."Anyone with any additional information on this incident is asked to contact the Galloway Township Police Department at 609-652-3705.
Philadelphia Phillies' bat boy works his dream job after surviving cancer
Adam Crognale has found a home in the Philadelphia Phillies' dugout.Hours before the first pitch is thrown, Crognale is sorting the players' bats, polishing their helmets, hanging their uniforms, and preparing the dugout for the game.He spends 10 to 12 hours at the ballpark on game days."The time flies by," Crognale said. "Before you know it, it's BP and infield drills, and everything like that. Right after that, it's ready for game time, and I have to be ready basically an hour before each game."Crognale doesn't take his job for granted, especially because 10 years ago he was watching Phillies...
Brothers in Blue save choking infant in Delaware County | Heroes on the Frontline
Yeadon Police Patrolman Matthew O'Donnell and Corporal Joseph O'Donnell from Darby Borough are siblings who answered a mother's desperate call for help when her 1-year-old baby was choking."We arrive on scene and we get into the door, and a lady comes to the door with the baby in her hand," Matthew recalled.Never before seen body cam video shows the O'Donnells jumping into action for the frantic mother and her unresponsive baby."The baby is completely limp. She says 'She's choking, she's choking,'" Matthew noted.Alongside his brother, Joseph, the pair begin back blows and chest thrusts."I took the baby out of her...
Rising cost of food along Jersey shore shocks some vacationers ahead of July 4
Many will be heading to the Jersey shore this week to start their summer vacations, and while it might seem like an escape from reality, it will not help you escape rising food costs.Prices are high all over the Philadelphia area, but more people are down the shore for the July 4 holiday weekend.Some eatery employees said they've had to increase the prices on their menu because they're getting charged more from their suppliers."It's not my fault -- we buy high, we sell high," said Ike Shaaid, the chef at Litterer's Food Court.Shaaid said the increased prices have led to...
High school football player shot, killed in Chester, Pa.
A high school football player in Chester, Delaware County, was shot and killed over the weekend, officials confirmed Tuesday.The shooting happened just after 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of 24th and Crosby streets.When officers arrived at the scene, police located 17-year-old Zaheem Sabree along the 100 block of East 24th Street.He suffered a gunshot wound to the head, authorities say.Sabree was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.On Tuesday, officials with the Chester Upland School District (CUSD) confirmed that Sabree was a rising 12th grader and a member of CUSD's High School football program."The shocking...
John's Roast Pork in South Philadelphia targeted by vandal while owner on vacation
John's Roast Pork, a popular restaurant in South Philadelphia, was hit by a vandal Sunday morning while the family that runs the shop was on vacation at the shore."Six hours we were on vacation. Six whole hours and this happened," said John Bucci Jr., who owns the third-generation, family-run restaurant.Just hours after closing up his shop on E. Snyder Avenue to take a brief vacation to the shore, a man wearing a mask and carrying a large bag was caught on camera smashing out a window and trying to get it.The man wasn't able to make it inside, but the...
Firefighter treated for minor injuries after 2-alarm fire at home in New Castle County
A firefighter suffered minor injuries while battling a two-alarm blaze in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday.It happened just after 12:30 p.m. on the 800 block of North Lombard Street.Firefighters were called to the scene for reports of a house fire. Upon arrival, crews saw smoke coming from the roof of a two-story rowhome.The fire spread rapidly, according to police.Additional crews were called in to help fight the flames.After approximately 45 minutes, authorities say the fire was placed under control.The fire caused heavy damage to the roof and second floor of the home, as well as moderate damage to the roof of a next-door residence.As a result of the blaze, one firefighter was transported to Wilmington Hospital with minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Good Samaritans who saved children from burning car in Wilmington describe heroic actions
A mom and her two children are lucky to be alive after escaping a car fire thanks to the help of good Samaritans in Wilmington, Delaware.It happened just after 7:30 p.m. Monday at the intersection of A and South Walnut streets as the mother was leaving a gas station.Fortunately, at that gas station was a group of men who jumped into action to save the family."They have a little business here. They wash cars," said Wilmington Firefighter Alex Ortiz, who served as an interpreter as the men spoke to Action News.As she left the parking lot, the men who work...
Police officer charged for hit-and-run of bicyclist in Gloucester Twp., New Jersey
A police officer has been charged with a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist in critical condition, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office announced Tuesday.Christopher Bucceroni, 28, a resident of West Deptford and an officer with the Gloucester Twp. Police Department, turned himself in to authorities the day after the June 20 crash.It happened just before 2:30 a.m. in the area of Erial Road and Blackwood-Clementon Road in Gloucester Twp.Investigators say an SUV hit a bicyclist there and the driver failed to stop. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old man from Gloucester Twp., remains hospitalized in critical condition.Gloucester Twp. Police Chief David Harkins said in a statement that Bucceroni was off-duty at the time and was driving his privately owned vehicle, a 2020 Toyota Rav 4.Bucceroni has been suspended without pay with intent to dismiss, Harkins said. A Facebook post from the department showed him being sworn-in back in June 2015.He was charged with third-degree Knowingly Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.Prosecutors say the investigation is active and ongoing.
Union files lawsuit over return-to-office policy for Philadelphia city workers
A union that represents thousands of Philadelphia city employees asked a judge Tuesday to block Mayor Cherelle Parker's requirement that they return to their offices full time as of July 15.The lawsuit, filed by District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, claims the mandate violates its contract and will harm city workers.The union, which represents 6,000 administrative and supervisory employees, also filed an unfair-practices complaint with the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board.Parker announced the mandate in May, saying she wanted to create a more visible and accessible government.The decision ended the city's virtual work policy,...
1 dead after shooting at Lucky 7 corner store in Chester, Pa.
Police are investigating a fatal shooting at a corner store in Chester, Pa.Investigators say it happened just after 11 a.m. Tuesday on the 1100 block of Morton Avenue.Preliminary reports are that two people were arguing inside the Lucky 7 Store on the block.One of the individuals pulled out a gun and shot the other.The victim has not yet been identified.We're waiting for information on a possible suspect.
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey stands by Biden, says voters will decide on issues, not on a bad debate
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey said Monday that President Joe Biden is able to run a strong race and serve a second term in the Oval Office, standing by his close ally in the critical battleground state following a disastrous debate performance that's prompting some national Democrats to question his candidacy.Casey had stayed quiet about Biden's performance before making his first public appearances since Thursday night's debate, including a campaign stop in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the blue-collar hometown that he shares with Biden and that the president name-checked in the debate.Casey, who is also seeking reelection in November, acknowledged that Biden had...
US gives key approval to Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey
The U.S. Interior Department approved the proposed Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey on Tuesday, giving a major boost to a project that would be the state's first.The project still requires an additional federal approval of its construction and operations plan, along with two state-level permits, before construction can begin.Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said the department's decision marked the ninth offshore wind project approved under the Biden administration, green-lighting 13 gigawatts of electricity, enough to power 5 million homes."The Biden-Harris administration is building momentum every day for our clean energy future, and today's milestone is yet another step...
3-year-old accidentally shoots woman in back after getting ahold of loaded, cocked gun; man arrested
A man is being charged after a 3-year-old got ahold of a loaded gun and accidentally shot a woman in her back.Wilson police responded to the 2200 block of Forest Street in Wilson Borough, Pennsylvania, on Monday for a gunshot victim.When they arrived, they found a 33-year-old woman who said the child had shot her in the back.She was taken to an area hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery. She is expected to survive.Police spoke to witnesses at the scene who said they saw 41-year-old Brian Siegfried handling a handgun while on the front porch of a home. At some...
2 more suspects sought after shooting in North Philadelphia leaves 7 wounded
Police have identified two additional suspects after a shooting last month in North Philadelphia left seven people wounded.Those suspects are identified as Khalif Duren, 23, and Amirah Square, 20.Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call or text police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or dial 911.One suspect is already in custody for the shooting.Tyheed Harvey, 23, has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and other offenses.The shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19 in the 2800 block of N. Bambrey Street.Video captured three suspects pull up in a car, and at least one of them fired 17 gunshots down the block.The victims, who are between the ages of 16 and 46, were all shot while standing outside.Harvey was taken into custody as he tried to enter a vehicle that was under surveillance, police say.The shooting reportedly stemmed from an argument between juveniles and that led to parents getting involved, police said.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
The Dish: Authentic Greek tzatziki from Almyra in Center City
In this edition of "The Dish," if you love Greek food: this one is for you!I recently returned home from Greece and was inspired to make one of their signature sauces: tzatziki.I visited the family-owned Almyra Restaurant in Center City, where we whipped up the iconic, tangy, garlicky cucumber dip in mere minutes.Owner Anna Pashalis took me into the kitchen to share the family recipe."These recipes are passed down from generations," Pashalis says. "We grew up with these flavors."The Pashalis family has been a staple in Philly's Greek cuisine scene for close to two decades.There's the long standing Estia on...
3 dead after transit bus hits trash truck and catches fire on Route 1 Media Bypass
Three people are dead after a fiery crash between a community transit bus and a trash truck in Upper Providence Twp., Delaware County.The district attorney's office said the victims include the driver of the bus and two passengers.The crash happened just before 8 a.m. Tuesday in the southbound lanes of the Route 1 Media Bypass near the ramp for Route 252.Police say the bus struck the back of the trash truck and then caught fire.Video from Chopper 6 showed the charred remains of the bus with the trash truck stopped nearby.Chopper 6 over scene of crash on Media Bypass in...
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5 injured in shootout at Chinese takeout restaurant in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry section
Five people were injured after dozens of shots were fired in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood.The shootout happened at a Chinese takeout restaurant at 27th and Dickinson streets at 10:30 p.m. on Monday.More than 40 rounds were fired during the gun battle, according to police.A 45-year-old man was transported by police from the scene with gunshot wounds to the leg.The three other victims, a 23-year-old man and two 21-year-old men, showed up at Penn Presbyterian Hospital on their own.Another 21-year-old man was also taken to Cooper Medical Center in Camden, New Jersey.Police believe one of the wounded patients was also a...
Six Flags, Cedar Fair merge to create one of the largest theme park chains in North America
A merger deal is creating one of the largest theme park chains in North America.Regional theme park giants Six Flags and Cedar Fair have finalized an agreement.Cedar Fair owns Dorney Park in the Lehigh Valley, as well as Cedar Point in Ohio.RELATED: Six Flags and Cedar Fair, Dorney Park's parent company, to merge in $8B dealThe merger is worth an estimated $8 billion.Once combined, the company is expected to operate under the Six Flags brand.Cedar Fair's president says the merger will result in new rides and state-of-the-art technologies for park-goers.
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