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Pennsylvania teacher's charges weren't reported to district, superintendent says
HAVERTOWN, Pa. (CBS) — How did a Delaware County teacher continue to teach for months after he was arrested — twice — for allegedly exposing himself in public? According to officials in the Haverford Township School District, the Pennsylvania Department of Education might be to blame.The district says it just learned this week of multiple criminal cases against 47-year-old Matthew Gagat, who has been suspended from his job as a fifth-grade teacher at Lynnewood Elementary.Gagat was charged in Horsham, Montgomery County, in March 2024 for allegedly exposing himself in public, and was charged again in June 2024 after allegedly exposing...
Gov. Shapiro’s Democracy Summer Camp raises questions for GOP lawmaker
Gov. Josh Shapiro took a break on Thursday from traveling around the state ducking questions about the veepstakes and promoting legislative accomplishments, to participate in a Democracy Summer Camp bearing his name. The low-profile, invitation-only camp designed for digital content creators and held at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, is...
PA's new app helps families of children with disabilities find parks that meet their child's needs
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A new app is helping families of children with disabilities find a local park that meets their child's needs as July marks a major milestone in the U.S.This month celebrates 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law protecting people with disabilities from discrimination.The state's new app, Park Finder, details playgrounds and parks and lists all they offer the community, and is currently available online.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans with disabilities are the largest ranked minority group in the U.S., with about one in six children having a developmental disability.According to a release from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society's Good for You initiative, "Children with disabilities can have different needs for their play, such as more or less sensory input; however, playground play is critical for all children's cognitive and physical development, supporting socialization, creativity, and community building." With this in mind, multiple parks across Pennsylvania are tailoring their playground designs to children of all abilities and implementing special features like an interactive sensory green garden or an Augmented and Alternative Communication tool that uses pictures and symbols to help children with nonverbal communication.
Shapiro’s position on Gaza tests close bonds with Arab, Muslim community
For years, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania was able to execute a balancing act that eludes many Jewish politicians: vocally supporting Israel while maintaining close ties with Arab and Muslim voters. After Shapiro became attorney general in 2017, he helped lead opposition to the Trump administration’s travel ban targeting Muslims. A longtime state representative, he...
Bear Sighting Caught On Video In Robbinsville Township, NJ
Summer is officially in full swing and we have seen quite a few bear sightings in Mercer County, New Jersey this year so far! We got word that there has been yet another black bear sighting in Robbinsville Township within the last few days. During this time of year, we...
Willow Grove resident has published an autobiography about his traumatic childhood experiences
Charles “Chaz” Holesworth of Willow Grove recently published an autobiography titled “Life and How to Live It: Volume One: Begin the Begin”. Holesworth, who works in Glenside, said he was inspired to write his life story after witnessing a member of his immediate family die in hospice in 2019.
AG appoints acting prosecutor with background in domestic violence
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has selected an attorney known for her work fighting domestic violence and sex trafficking to lead the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office on interim basis. Platkin on Friday appointed Theresa L. Hilton, a deputy director of the Division of Criminal Justice, to replace Angelo Onofri,...
Fisherman, all alone, encounters great white shark off NJ shore
Let’s just say a New Jersey guy by the name of Travis Bogin is a lot closer to “Jaws”’ Quint than he is to Chief Brody. He’s not a coward when it comes to sharks. In fact, he goes out looking for them. He’s 39,...
Judge denies bid to move trial of ex-officer out of Philadelphia due to coverage, protests
A judge has turned down a request to move the trial of a former Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed a motorist as he sat in his car, saying there's insufficient evidence that the defendant would be unable to get a fair trial in the city. Attorneys for former...
Police chief sees a firework issue in Easton. He wants to find a solution.
Easton police Chief Carl Scalzo said while consumer fireworks are legal in Pennsylvania, there are conditions according to state law. Still, the police can only do so much. Scalzo attended Easton’s city council meeting on Wednesday to walk council and the public on Pennsylvania’s fireworks laws after an extensive discussion by council members earlier this month following the Fourth of July.
The Full Time Clip: Charlotte FC Lose Leagues Cup Opener at Philadelphia
First half goal results in a 1-0 loss; CLTFC still have a path to the knockout rounds with one group stage match remaining vs. Cruz Azul at home on Wednesday. Lineup: Kahlina, Byrne, Malanda, Privett, Pedro, Westwood, Bronico, Bender, Vargas, Tavares, Agyemang. Saturday night’s match at Subaru Park, which kicked...
Dawes at The Fillmore on April 11
Los Angeles-based Folk-rock group Dawes recently announced their upcoming tour (which kicks off tomorrow!). Performing across North America, the band will go to over 20 cities, including in Philadelphia at The Fillmore on April 11th of next year. Formed in 2009, the band became known for their authentic folk sound,...
College Hill PorchFest returns for 6th year, but first they need performers — and porches
EASTON, Pa. — Easton has put out the call for performers who have a knack for tearing it up on porch-based stages. College Hill’s PorchFest has confirmed its sixth annual event for Sept. 29, and organizers are on the lookout for both musicians and porches who would like to play a part in the performances.
Winery in Chadds Ford Highlights Lanternfly Impact on Grapevines
It’s been 10 years since the Spotted Lanternfly arrived in Pennsylvania from China and while it didn’t devastate the state’s agriculture as expected, there was Lanternfly grapevine damage, leaving a heavy mark on the grape and wine industry, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spotted lanternflies...
Teenager, woman injured after shooting breaks out in Germantown; suspect sought
Two people are injured after a shooting broke out in the Germantown section of Philadelphia on Friday night.It happened at approximately 11:30 p.m. in Fernhill Park along the 4600 block of Morris Street.Police say at the scene, officers located an 18-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman who had been shot.Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital. The teen was listed in critical condition and the woman was listed in stable condition, police say.No arrests have been made in this case so far.Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the police immediately.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Monster-Mania returns to South Jersey for a celebration of all things scary
This year, Monster-Mania 59 is coming to the Doubletree Hotel in Cherry Hill from Aug. 2 through 4. And, among the guests is one of the biggest names in fright — Clive Barker, the creator of the long-running “Hellraiser” franchise.
Guardians' No. 10 prospect joins team in Philadelphia, will make major league debut Sunday
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Guardians No. 10 prospect Joey Cantillo is in Philadelphia and will make his major league debut Sunday in Cleveland’s series finale against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Cantillo, 24, a left-handed starting pitcher, is the final piece of the 2020 trade that sent Mike...
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