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Four Unmistakable Signs You’re From Delaware County
If you know Glen Mills Station, that's one of the many signs you're from Delaware County. What makes someone embody the Delco spirit? Ryan Dickinson on the Shore News Network knows the telltale signs you’re from Delaware County. Wawa is a staple across the Philly burbs, but if you...
Seven DCCC students selected for Wistar Institute Biomedical Technician Training Program
Seven Delaware County Community College students are taking part in advanced biomedical research this summer after being selected to participate in the highly competitive Wistar Institute Biomedical Technician Training Program (BTT). The Wistar Institute is a Philadelphia-based global leader in biomedical research with special expertise in cancer, immunology, infectious disease...
Teen convicted of sparking shooting that led to death of girl who was killed by police gunfire
A teenager was found guilty of sparking a shootout that led to the death of an 8-year-old girl who was killed by gunfire from responding police officers during a high school football game in Delaware County. A judge found 18-year-old Angelo “AJ” Ford guilty of attempted murder and aggravated assault...
Update: The current excessive heat warning will be expiring at 8 p.m.
The warning was for Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery, Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks as well as Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Delaware and Philadelphia counties. "Lower temperatures and drier air will be across the region Thursday. More excessive heat and humidity may arrive late this weekend or early...
Protest held outside court hearing for woman accused of posting videos of animal torture
Animal rights activists protested outside the court hearing on Monday for an Upper Darby woman accused of torturing animals and posting the videos on social media.The hearing and protest was held in Media, Delaware County.Police say Anigar Monsee, from Upper Darby, tortured and killed several animals and posted it all on social media to get views and followers.In one video, Monsee is seen with a chicken."During the video, she is soliciting more likes and more viewers. And once she gets to the point where she is satisfied with the number of viewers, she then proceeds -- over the course of 10 minutes -- to harm and ultimately kill that chicken," Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt told Action News following Monsee's arrest.In the other videos, the suspect is seen doing the same thing to a pigeon, a rabbit, and several frogs.Bernhardt says the investigation started with an email tip from the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).Authorities arrested Monsee back in January and say she admitted to the abuse.She has been charged with four felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.A group called "Revolution Philadelphia" is pushing for the suspect to get the maximum sentence.
Upper Darby man gets 1 year in federal mail theft, forgery case
PHILADELPHIA — An Upper Darby man was sentenced to one year in federal prison on Monday for his role in a 2021 mail theft and fraudulent check scheme. “The U.S. postal system is a cornerstone of American society, delivering essential items such as income, bills, and expenses,” said U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero in a release. “Through their actions, the defendants assaulted the integrity and reliability of that system, negatively impacting the lives of numerous victims who had their checks stolen from the mail.”
Man running gravestone businesses in Pa. and New Jersey charged by federal grand jury with $1.5 million fraud
A 54-year-old man whose gravestone businesses have repeatedly run afoul of authorities has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of defrauding customers of more than $1.5 million, U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced Tuesday. Gregory J. Stefan Jr., of Upper Merion, was charged with seven counts of...
Pizza chain location catches fire in Delaware County
Fire damaged the rear of a pizza restaurant in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, early Monday. Flames broke out around 4:10 a.m. on July 8, 2024, at the Pizzeria Uno Widener at 1516 Providence Avenue in Chester, officials said. Fire crews arrived to find a dumpster in the rear of the pizza...
I-476 Northbound lanes shut down due to crash in Delaware County
A portion of I-476 Northbound has been shut down after sources say a bad crash occurred on the blue route Monday night. SKYFOX was live over the scene on 476 near the Route 1 exit in Springfield, Delaware County. All northbound lanes in the area are closed as of 11...
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