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Man gunned down outside Philadelphia corner store months ago; family seeks answers
A man was gunned down while sitting outside a corner smoke shop in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood months ago.Now, his family is asking the public for help in solving his murder."My brother he was like an outgoing person, you know. Played basketball a lot, loved his grandchildren, kept kids around him all the time," said Marvin Wicker's sister, Bernadette Gay.Wicker's family told Action News he was known by his nickname, Fish."He was a real good dude. He was really loved. He's like -- wherever my uncle goes in the City of Philadelphia, somebody knows him," said Wicker's nephew, Damon Gay.Back...
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.
Driver, 23, Charged In Crash That Killed Navy Vet In South Jersey, Police Say
A 23-year-old man has been charged in a crash that killed a U.S. Navy veteran last month in Salem County, authorities said.Christopher Poore, of Bridgeton, was heading east on Route 40 when he struck Allen Miller Jr., 45, near milepost 20.5 in Pittsgrove around 3 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18, New Jer…
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...
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...
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.
The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World
Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, he also holds the records for biggest foot and longest toe in the world, writes Norway Martin for Venture Jolt. McGrory was born...
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,...
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...
Parker kicks off LGBTQ+ History Month with 2 executive orders, commission expansion
Mayor Cherelle Parker kicked off LGBTQ+ History Month Friday by making history of the old Office of LGBT Affairs. She signed two executive orders and expanded the Commission on LGBT Affairs from six members to 25.
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