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Angel Reese, LSU athletes to star in new documentary about NIL rule changes
Angel Reese and a few of LSU's best student-athletes are set to star in a documentary produced by Shaquille O'Neal called "The Money Game," which will be released on Prime Video on Sept. 10. Here's the captivating trailer Prime released on Thursday. The documentary is about how the NCAA's rule...
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.
PECO to begin upgrading/installing equipment along a segment of Madison Rd in Willow Grove from Aug. 26 – October
PECO announced today that it will be upgrading and installing new equipment to enhance natural gas infrastructure in the Willow Grove section of Upper Moreland Township beginning this month. Work is expected to start on Monday, August 26 in the area of Madison Road between Terrace and Bartram roads. Crews...
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, […]
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.
Abington Schools Ban Cell Phones During Class to Boost Student Focus
The Abington School District in Montgomery County is implementing new cell phone restrictions for the 2024-2025 school year. The Abington School District in Montgomery County is implementing new cell phone restrictions for the 2024-2025 school year, aiming to enhance the social and emotional well-being of students while reducing classroom distraction, according to 6 ABC Philadelphia.
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.
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...
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...
Pennsylvania State Police to host child car seat safety checks
Pennsylvania State Police want to help you make sure your child is riding in your car safely. In September PSP will be hosting two car seat safety check events. The first event will occur in Limerick on September 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Patriot Chevrolet of Limerick at 40 Autopark Boulevard. Appointments […]
Emergency crews find car in Schuylkill River
Emergency crews have found a car that went into the Schuylkill River. Police report this happened around 3:30 a.m. Friday morning by Kelly Drive. PHL17 was able to talk to an eyewitness who saw what happened and tried to help. “I called 911 and police said they’d be right out, and five minutes went by, […]
Shopping Gets Immersive as King of Prussia Mall Moves Toward Interactive Experiences
King of Prussia Mall is moving toward more experience-based attractions to draw in shoppers, including Netflix House. King of Prussia Mall, among other malls, is pivoting toward more experience-based attractions, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Malls across the country have seen a considerable drop in shoppers following...
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