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Some officials in Delaware County have lost their positions due to social media comments about Trump after he was shot
Some Delaware County public officials have resigned or received blowback following their social media comments after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Trump was grazed by a bullet on Saturday night shortly after he had started speaking at a rally in Butler County near the Ohio line. The...
Closed Manchester Avenue Bridge Connecting 3 Delaware County Towns, Reopens Early
A ribbon cutting Monday for the refurbished Manchester Avenue Bridge. Nearly a year of inconvenience for commuters traveling to Middletown, Nether Providence and Upper Providence townships ended Monday when the Manchester Avenue Bridge opened ahead of schedule. The 100-year-old bridge connects the three towns , but it runs over Ridley...
This Small Town in Pennsylvania is One of the Most Dangerous in the Country
Even though Pennsylvania is the 11th safest state in the US, some of the most dangerous towns are in that state. Philadelphia is the biggest and most famous city in Pennsylvania. It does have some crime, but it’s not the worst. Many of Pennsylvania’s most dangerous towns are small, not very crowded, and not very noticeable.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars stolen from armored truck in Philadelphia heist
Authorities are searching for two suspects armed with long guns who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Brinks armored truck in Pennsylvania in broad daylight. The robbery happened outside an AutoZone in Delaware County, when the two suspects assaulted the driver, took his weapon and fled the scene with an unknown amount of money at around noon Tuesday.
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch for Southeast Pa. Wednesday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch at 9:52 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 10 p.m. for Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia counties. Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with...
Gentile's Market worker celebrates 70 years serving Delaware County
Joe Gentile started working with his dad at his small farm stand at age 7 in Broomall 1954. It soon became known as 'Gentile's Market' and moved to its current location in Newtown Square in the early 1970s.70 years later, the Army veteran and cancer survivor still loves his job and has no plans to retire.Joe, along with his parents and 8 siblings, all worked at the market in some capacity over the many decades. The roster has expanded to include in-laws and children of the family's next generation.Watch our video to see Joe Gentile in action. To learn more about Gentile's Market, visit their Facebook page.RELATED: 89-year-old crossing guard retires after 47 years of serviceDorothy 'Miss Dottie' Kalkbrenner has helped students cross the street in Abington Township for nearly half a century.
Coyote Snatches Dog Belonging to Delaware County Woman’s Daughter
Coyote sightings are becoming more common in Delaware County. A coyote grabbed a tiny terrier in its jaws and ran away with it Thursday afternoon in a Marple backyard, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A Marple woman witnessed the coyote snatch her daughter’s dog, according to a police...
Prospect Park fire chief resigns following controversial social media post
A fire official in Delaware County has resigned following a controversial social media post surrounding the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. The borough of Prospect Park put out a statement condemning the now former fire marshal, James Simmonds. “The Prospect Park Fire Company Board of Trustees met the evening of July 14th stemming […]
Chester police and Delaware County detectives investigating homicide
Chester police and Delaware County CID are investigating a homicide in the 1000 block of West Third Street in Chester about 1:45 on Tuesday afternoon. No additional information has been released. Also in Chester earlier in the day, there was the robbery of a Brink’s armored car holdup at the...
Springfield Lions escort blind campers, install new officers for 2024-25 club year
SPRINGFIELD — Members of the Springfield Lions Club escorted 20 blind and visually impaired campers to Beacon Lodge last weekend. Beacon Lodge is a camp specifically for blind and visually impaired people and is owned by Pennsylvania Lions. The Lodge is located on the Juniata River, near Mount Union,...
Two men accused of killing a 71-year-old in Chester will face a county judge on murder charges
Delaware County prosecutors have withdrawn first-degree murder charges against two men accused of robbing and killing a 71-year-old Chester man in the expectation that the two will plead guilty to a lesser degree of murder. Ramadon Sudan, 29, of Brookhaven, and Damon Jones Jr., 27, of Chester, were held over...
Over 59,000 remain without power as the Philly region prepares for another round of thunderstorms
Thousands are still without power Wednesday morning after thunderstorms and damaging winds swept through the Philadelphia region Tuesday. The worst part: Another round of storms is expected to roll through tonight. Over 59,000 customers were without power as of 9 a.m. Wednesday, Peco reported, down from more than 98,000 Tuesday...
Pioneering Delco dermatologist sells practice to fast-growing group
After owning his own practice for nearly four decades, Dr. Anthony Benedetto has joined one of the region's fastest growing dermatology networks.<\p> Benedetto, who was the first doctor in Pennsylvania to perform Mohs surgery to treat both common and rare types of skin cancer, has sold his Delaware County practice to Berks County-based Dermatology Partners. <\p>
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