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Seeking an animal companion? ACCT Philly has over 200 cats, dogs ready for adoption
HUNTING PARK - Pet services across the region have been in crisis mode for at least a year. Many people adopted dogs and cats while they were at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that that epidemic has relaxed, some of those animals have been abandoned or surrendered to groups such as ACCT Philadelphia.
Superintendent Watlington talks staffing, security ahead of new school year in Philadelphia
Philadelphia School Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington talked to Action News about staffing and safety for the upcoming school year."Safety and well-being of our students and our staff is the number one priority for our school district," said Watlington.On Thursday, the district announced the installation of new digital cameras at 150 buildings. The district will also expand Safety Zones around schools, and the Safe Pathways. That's a program that provides monitors to keep an eye on any issues."They've also worked together to increase the number of safety zones in this city to 28. These are areas that had an uptick in...
WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday at Parx Casino with Fellow Vets
Joe DeMarco, a World War II veteran from Philadelphia, marked his 100th birthday by enjoying a beer with fellow veterans. Joe DeMarco, a World War II veteran from Philadelphia, marked his 100th birthday in a way that reflects his vibrant spirit—enjoying a beer with fellow veterans, savoring beef sliders, and celebrating at Parx Casino in Bensalem, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times.
DA Krasner convicts 28-year-old for home invasion, gunpoint robbery
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and his ‘Prolific” Gun Offenders Unit have announced the conviction of a 28-year-old man for a home invasion and gunpoint robbery in East Germantown. According to Krasner, 28-year-old Marquise Alexander was arrested and found guilty of a gunpoint robbery that occurred in August 2023. Alexander was charged with Robbery, Conspiracy, […]
Police Sgt. Assaulted At Philly Family Gathering
On Aug. 2, at approximately 6 p.m., Philadelphia Police responded to a report of a person screaming and a robbery alarm at Chickie’s and Pete’s, located on the 1500 block of Packer Ave. Upon arrival, officers discovered two groups involved in a physical altercation that stemmed from a family gathering.
Woman killed in Philadelphia hit-and-run fell into roadway: police
Philadelphia Police Captain Mark Overwise told reporters that 24-year-old Tahtiana Diggs was in a parked car on the northbound side of the road with her two sisters. When Diggs exited the vehicle, investigators believe she fell into the southbound lanes and was fatally struck.
Troopers Arrest Man for Identity Theft at Citizens Bank in Wilmington
Delaware State Police arrested 20-year-old Zacarias Fasil of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for identity theft and related charges at a Citizens Bank in Wilmington on Monday. On August 12, 2024, at approximately 12:35 p.m., troopers responded to Citizens Bank, located at 2098 Naamans Road, Wilmington, for a report of a fraud. Upon arriving, troopers learned a black male suspect was attempting to open a bank account using multiple documents containing a 26-year old victim’s information. Citizens Bank employees were familiar with the suspect for attempted fraud of a similar nature at multiple Citizens Bank locations in New Jersey. The suspect, identified as Zacarias Fasil, was taken into custody without incident.
Scott Kingery continues to outperform Bryson Stott and several other players on the Phillies’ 40-man roster while the organization continues to ignore him
Scott Kingery is hitting .274 with 22 home runs, 58 RBI, and 19 stolen bases in Lehigh Valley this season. He has a .844 OPS with 97 hits (39 XBH) and 63 runs scored in 354 at-bats. Kingery has a .266 batting average with 76 home runs and 278 RBI...
Urgent Missing Child Alert: 14-Year-Old Maziyah Helen Crippen
Authorities are urgently seeking the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Maziyah Helen Crippen, who has been missing since August 8, 2024. Maziyah was last seen in Norristown, PA. She is registered in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) under the identifier M688019605. Maziyah is described as a female. Law...
Business burglar sought for multiple Norristown, Pennsylvania break-ins
Police in Norristown, Montgomery County are asking for the public's help identifying a burglar who has been striking businesses in the overnight hours.Photos of the suspect were posted to social media.Police say the man is 40 to 50 years old and has a mustache.Investigators say the burglar carries reusable grocery bags, along with bolt cutters and tools used to break into the businesses.Anyone with information is asked to call police at 610-270-0977 or 610-275-1222.
NBC10’s Deanna Durante reported on car thefts in Conshohocken area
NBC10’s Deanna Durante reported from Conshohocken and Bridgeport on August 15th regarding the recent car thefts in the area involving vehicles with the “push to start” mechanism. Watch the report below that includes video of a car being stolen in Conshy.
New ‘bus cam’ rules, hefty fines aimed at protecting Pa. students around school buses
With Pennsylvania children heading back to school in the coming weeks, motorists need to be aware of school bus laws — including a new one that aims to catch those who skirt stopped buses. Gerry Wosewick, the executive director of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association, warns motorists to pay...
Southwest Region homers 3 times, beats Pa. in Little League World Series opener
Boerne (Texas) Little League hit three home runs and finished with 12 hits as the Southwest Region representatives routed Council Rock Newtown from Pennsylvania 9-0 in the Little League Baseball World Series (LLBWS) opener for both teams. Council Rock Newtown, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region, was held to two hits. It...
Sam’s Club Is Making Major Changes That Will Affect Its PA Members
Sam’s Club members in Pennsylvania need to be on the lookout for some major changes coming to the store in the near future. Across the state of Pennsylvania, there are 24 Sam’s Club locations and people in our area really tend to love it. You can find just...
Car thieves targeting local vehicles with “push to start” feature
The Conshohocken Police Department made a social media post on August 15th that there has been a recent rise in car thefts throughout the area. According to the police, the thieves are targeting newer models Hondas and similar vehicles with the “push to start” feature. The post mentions...
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