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PA man charged with murder after 21-month-old dies following punch to stomach
WEST CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) — A Chester County man has been charged with murder after his girlfriend's 21-month-old boy died from blunt force trauma caused by at least one strike to the abdomen, according to the district attorney. Enrique Lopez Gomez, 30, of West Grove, is charged with third-degree...
Update: The flash flood warning is forecast to expire at 2:30 a.m.
The warning was for Chester County. "Light to moderate rain continues across the warned area but the heaviest rain has ended. Therefore, flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat and the Flash Flood Warning will be allowed to expire. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," according to the National Weather Service.
Someone Lives in a Real Live Hobbit House in Chester County and It’s Awesome
A Chester County couple and West Chester architect have recreated a scene from The Shire by building a true-to-life hobbit house. Tucked away in the picturesque Chester County countryside is a true-to-life scene from Middle Earth. It’s an actual Hobbit House. Architect Peter Archer of West Chester’s Archer &...
Talk it over?
We have more ways than ever to contact one another, but in some ways, communication seems to be a bit of a lost art. Nothing really beats sitting down and talking to one another face to face. Great Falls Town Council and Chester County Council seem to be having that...
Man charged with murder after allegedly beating toddler to death in Chester County
A man has been arrested and charged with murder in Chester County, Pennsylvania, after allegedly punching a 21-month-old boy in the stomach so hard that it killed the toddler, according to investigators. 30-year-old Enrique Lopez Gomez of West Grove, Pennsylvania, is charged with third-degree murder, Involuntary Manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child, and other […]
Man charged with murder of 21-month-old toddler in Kennett Twp., Chester County
Investigators say a 21-month-old toddler was murdered in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and the boyfriend of the child's mother has been charged with the crime.Enrique Lopez Gomez, 20, of West Grove, is charged with third-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and related offenses.He is behind bars on $10 million cash bail."This defendant brutally injured a toddler under his care, failed to get the child medical care, and caused his death. It's difficult to fathom how someone could do this," District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe said.According to investigators, a 911 call was placed shortly before 11 p.m. Monday about an unresponsive child in the...
Kennett Square Mushroom Festival: A Fun-gi-Filled Celebration for All Ages
KENNETT SQUARE, PA - For over 35 years, the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival has been a beloved annual tradition. It celebrates the region's rich mushroom heritage and showcases the culinary versatility of this fascinating fungus. Held in the heart of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, the "Mushroom Capital of the World," this two-day festival draws tens of thousands of visitors each year, eager to indulge in mushroom-themed delicacies, participate in fun activities, and learn about the unique world of mushroom cultivation.
For 25 years, horror fans have been re-creating 'The Blob' in Phoenixville
A gelatinous monster from outer space seeps into the projection room of a movie theater, sending teenagers screaming from the building. This scene from 1958's "The Blob" is now considered a classic of the sci-fi schlock canon, and it has inspired an annual tradition at the Blobfest, the Phoenixville festival held every summer at the theater that started it all.
Here’s Where to Catch Fireworks for 4th of July in Chester County
Looking to enjoy some pretty, and pretty loud, fireworks this week for the 4th of July? There are a few places in Chester County to spend a night under the stars, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There are plenty of places to go around the region whether you...
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