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List ranks Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary 2nd most haunted location in the world
If you are looking for a scare ahead of Halloween, you don't have to go far.One of the most haunted destinations on the planet is right here in Philadelphia.Planet Cruise analyzed TripAdvisor data and ranked Philadelphia as the 2nd most haunted location in the world.RELATED: Halloween 2024: Here's your guide to haunted houses in the Philadelphia areaThey say the notorious Eastern State Penitentiary has the greatest number of "haunted" mentions on the site with 583.The ranking also combines the number of "spooky" and "scary" mentions to get a total score.Thrill-seekers can visit five haunted houses across the historic former prison's abandoned cellblocks and prison yards."Halloween Nights" runs on select nights through November 9.Planet Cruise says the only place in the world spookier than Eastern State is Mary King's Close in Edinburgh, Scotland, a historic close, or alleyway, shrouded in myths and mysteries.
Grand jury indicts trio charged in fatal AC boardwalk shooting
ATLANTIC CITY — Three Philadelphia men were indicted by a grand jury on murder and weapons charges in the death of a woman shot in the head along the boardwalk in August. Police were called to the boardwalk in front of the Flagship Resort on the northern end of the boardwalk in the pre-dawn house of Aug. 1 where two women were found on a jetty shot in the head, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds.
Uber driver arrested, charged 3 weeks after alleged rape at Villanova dorm
VILLANOVA, Pa. (CBS) — An Uber driver was arrested and charged Friday morning in the alleged rape of a Villanova University student that happened three weeks ago inside a campus dorm, sources confirm.Court records and sources show 26-year-old Mirvan Dinler of Trappe, Pennsylvania, is facing counts of rape, sexual assault, indecent assault and reckless endangerment.The accuser first reported the alleged attack to the school's Department of Public Safety two weeks ago today. That same day, the university notified the school community and issued statements to CBS News Philadelphia.In its statement, the university said it had identified the perpetrator and that...
Philadelphia officer injured after car strikes patrol vehicle: Police
A Philadelphia police officer was injured after being involved in a crash on Saturday.It happened just after 5:30 p.m. on the 700 block of Luzerne Street while the officer was responding to a priority call, authorities say.There is no word on what the priority call was related to.Police say the officer's patrol vehicle was struck by another car. The patrol car reportedly sustained damage to the front passenger side.The officer involved was transported to Temple University Hospital for treatment and is expected to be released.No further information has been released on this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.
Oxygen’s ‘Philly Homicide’ Trailer Exposes The City Of Brotherly Love’s Most Disturbing Murders [EXCLUSIVE]
The City of Brotherly Love has got a rich history, and Philly native and Bucks County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Chris McMullin is uncovering its dark and disturbing side in Oxygen‘s upcoming true crime docuseries Philly Homicide. True Crime X TikTok: Katie Santry’s Haunted House Investigation Takes The Internet By Storm McMullin, who spent several years as a patrol officer for the Philadelphia P.D. prior to becoming a detective with Bensalem P.D., is now translating his experiences on the squad to host the new series, in which he will take viewers “inside Philly’s most shocking murder investigations.” Others featured in the show’s trailer...
NJ sues hospital for snitching on pregnant patients
TRENTON – State officials have filed a discrimination lawsuit against a South Jersey hospital network for secretly drug testing women as they arrived to give birth to newborns. Virtua Health — and its network of hospitals in Voorhees, Mount Holly, and Camden — were the focus of the suit...
First Bank House of the Week: Crisp Colonial with Plenty of Decorative Potential in Lansdowne
A beautiful colonial home on a 6,098-square-foot lot with five bedrooms and two bathrooms is available for sale in Lansdowne. This attractive, fully updated residence perfectly blends character with modern amenities and features an open floor plan that is ideal for entertaining. Highlights include a large living room with cozy...
UConn football overcomes Temple on final play, stays undefeated at home
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — UConn football stole a victory from the jaws of defeat on Saturday, defeating Temple 29-20 on the game’s final play. With the win, UConn remains undefeated at home this season, moving to 4-0 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in 2024. After...
Gymnast Simone Biles is coming to Philadelphia
Olympic gymnasts from around the world, including gold medalist Simone Biles, are going to 30 arenas around the nation and one of their stops is here in Philadelphia. “The Gold Over America Tour” is coming to the Wells Fargo Center on October 4th at 7:30 p.m. The team of gymnasts that will be there include: […]
Two Pennsylvania Cities Named Best Foodie Cities in U.S.
When it comes to foodie cities, Pennsylvania has a lot to offer. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are two cities that stand out in the culinary world. Both cities are making their mark when it comes to food scenes that offer variety, quality, and uniqueness. According to a recent study by WalletHub,...
Savannah Bananas bringing Banana Ball to PA and Baltimore in 2025
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The Savannah Bananas, a team that plays baseball like no other, announced its 2025 Banana Ball World Tour City Draft including stops in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Baltimore. Games in the three cities will take place in the summer of 2025, bringing the game of Banana Ball...
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