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Priest brutally attacked inside Philadelphia home: 'This incident was targeted'
A Philadelphia priest is recovering after he was brutally attacked on Wednesday morning inside his home across from St. Maron's Maronite Catholic Church on Ellsworth Street.According to police, a man kicked and banged on the priest's door and eventually made his way inside around 9:30 am. Once inside, he attacked the priest before running away.On Friday, Action News spoke with Father Andrew El Tadchi, who now walks with a cane after being attacked."I would like to make it clear to everyone, South Philadelphia is very safe. It's a safe area. This incident was targeted, and it's in the very capable hands of the police department. I am assured justice will be served," said Father El Tadchi.Police say the attacker has gray hair and a stocky build. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, black pants and brown shoes.Despite the brutal attack, Father El Tadchi wanted to share this message: "Stay positive, love each other, and be kind," he said.
NJ woman arrested, has car seized after chaotic street rally
🚓 Monmouth County woman faces multiple felonies. 🚓 Drivers tried to flee after police arrived and some got away. 🚓 Several people were spotted in bizarre costumes. A Monmouth County woman has turned herself in after a dangerous car meetup in Philadelphia last weekend. Alexis Boyce, 20,...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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: […]
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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