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Philadelphia man pleads guilty to killing neighbor in dispute over snoring
A Philadelphia man has pleaded guilty to stabbing and killing his neighbor after the neighbor threatened him over his loud snoring. Christopher Casey, 56, of Upper Morland, was sentenced in Montgomery County Court on Aug. 7 to 11.5 to 23 months in county jail followed by three years’ probation after pleading guilty to the manslaughter charge and possession of an instrument of crime, according to court documents.
Friends of CHOP doctor killed in alleged drunk driving crash petition for cyclist safety
Members of the medical community in Philadelphia are pushing for safety improvements for cyclists and pedestrians after a fatal crash last month.The friends and coworkers of Dr. Barbara Friedes, who worked at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, have teamed up with cycling organizations to get nearly 6,000 signatures for more funding to protect bike lanes.Friedes was killed at 18th and Spruce streets on July 17.The driver who fatally struck a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia doctor while she was bicycling last week was speeding while drunk, the DA said.Authorities say the driver who struck her was intoxicated and speeding at the time...
Man who shot 3 women outside North Philly hookah lounge sentenced to house arrest after pleading guilty
A Philadelphia man who opened fire and injured three people outside a hookah lounge near Temple University’s campus a year and a half ago has been sentenced after pleading guilty earlier this year.
Darby Borough neighbors celebrate first-ever official National Night Out
This year, for the first time in the history of Darby Borough, National Night Out was celebrated by residents who were given an opportunity to enjoy a night of fun and togetherness with the Darby Borough Police Department and several community partners. Prior to the start of this year’s event...
Lawsuit alleges agencies negligently missed red flags in child’s death in Chester County
Family members are suing multiple agencies, alleging they missed red flags in the suspected child abuse death of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland. Hoagland’s half-sisters said that one of the red flags includes that the girlfriend of Malinda’s father, who was helping care for the girl, had a previous child abuse conviction. Malinda’s father, Rendell Hoagland, and […]
Phillies broadcast gets honest about umps
After watching the Philadelphia Phillies get victimized by a bad strike zone, broadcasters Tom McCarthy and John Kruk called the umpire out. In the fifth inning of their game against the Miami Marlins Tuesday night, Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas took a pitch that was clearly a ball, but home plate umpire Brennan Miller called it Read more... The post Phillies broadcast questions MLB over umpire’s brutal strike zone appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Chester Pike facelift: Delco officials propose upgrades for a thoroughfare more friendly to pedestrians and bicyclists
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Chester Pike in Delaware County could soon have narrower car lanes, bike paths and wider...
American man wanted for murder caught in Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican authorities say they have expelled a U.S. citizen wanted in connection with a murder committed in Pennsylvania. The suspect only identified as Donald Xavier T., 52, was apprehended earlier this week by the Chihuahua state police and turned over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday at […]
Clocks ‘fall back’ when daylight saving time ends on this date
August has come. Summer is waning. The days are finally dropping below the 90-degree mark. You know what that means — it’s time to repeatedly remind everyone when daylight saving time ends this year. The days will start getting darker when folks set their clocks back on Sunday,...
Workplace bullying isn’t illegal in PA, lawmakers aim to change that
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – Workplace bullying and psychological abuse are not illegal in Pennsylvania, but lawmakers raised the issue during a policy committee hearing Wednesday. House Majority Policy Committee members heard from advocates, survivors and attorneys about concerns of a public health threat and the need to protect Pennsylvania’s workers from what researchers call a […]
New website aims to make audit info more accessible for all Pennsylvanians
(WHTM) — A new website has been launched that aims to help Pennsylvanians with their audits. The Pennsylvania Department of Auditor General has created a new website to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to find audits in their county, as well as resources to help them better understand audits. “Our new, dynamic website was designed […]
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Police investigating fatal Hunting Park hit-and-run now seeking 2 drivers
Police are seeking two drivers in the investigation of a hit-and-run Thursday morning that killed a 24-year-old woman in Hunting Park. Police say it is possible the driver who struck the woman may not even be aware of it.
The 10 most dangerous felons wanted in Pennsylvania
Officials in the Keystone State have updated their list of Pennsylvania's ten most wanted people. The ten, who are all men, are wanted for either sexual-related crimes, several against children, or homicide. Four of the ten listed below were last known to live within an hour or so of the...
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