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Chester County driver charged with DUI in Paradise Twp. horse and buggy crash that injured 8
A Chester County man is charged with driving under the influence after he hit a horse and buggy in Paradise Township on Sunday, injuring the eight passengers, including a 5-month-old. James Leo Walkergoutal, 27, of West Chester, is charged with aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI and five related offenses...
Ex-bookkeeper at Bridgeport business admits to embezzling more than $100,000, will face accusations of more
NORRISTOWN — The former bookkeeper and vice president of finance and human resources for a Bridgeport office furniture supply business admitted to stealing more than $102,000 from her employer to support what prosecutors alleged was a “lavish lifestyle” including trips and attending concerts and sporting events. Linda...
1 pedestrian killed, 1 hurt in Michigan when trailer hauling boat breaks free and strikes them
HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — One person was killed and another was hurt in western Michigan when a trailer hauling a pontoon boat disconnected from the vehicle towing it and struck them. The victims were walking along a bike path Sunday afternoon in Holland Township when they were struck...
Judah Mintz finishes strong: How did former Syracuse players, CNY products fare in NBA’s Summer League?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. ― Judah Mintz got off to a bit of a slow start with the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA’s Summer League in Las Vegas. But the former Syracuse University guard finished off strong with double-digit scoring performances in three of the Sixers’ last four games, including an 18-point effort on Sunday.
On Admiral Wilson Boulevard, a colorful look at East Camden
CAMDEN — The walls can't talk but they do tell a story at a building here. A recently completed mural presents the story of East Camden on donated space at the headquarters of Bush Refrigeration on Admiral Wilson Boulevard. The images of people and places reflect a neighborhood that's...
Baseball Roundup: Perkiomen, Spring City Senior Legion squads stay alive; Pine Forge falls short of Babe Ruth World Series
The quest for a Region 2 Senior American Legion baseball title got off to a strong start for Perkiomen Post 184 over the weekend, with the team picking up a pair of wins in the eight-team double-elimination tournament at Emmaus Community Park. Perkiomen out-slugged North Parkland in a 14-8 victory...
'Mind-boggling': Woman shoots baby in leg over $100 drug debt, police say
A Philadelphia woman is accused of shooting a 7-month-old baby in the leg over a "$100 narcotics debt," police said. Dominique Billips, 28, was arrested Friday and formally charged with three counts of aggravated assault, reckless endangerment of a person and other offenses, Lt. Dennis Rosenbaum said Saturday during a news conference.
Kamala Harris receives the most important Philly endorsements: Questlove and Sheryl Lee Ralph. But what about Taylor Swift?
Vice President Kamala Harris has earned the support of two figures consequential to Philadelphians. No, we’re not talking about Gov. Josh Shapiro or Mayor Cherelle L. Parker (though they’ve also extended their support). This is about Questlove and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Following President Joe Biden’s endorsement of Harris...
Are the Philadelphia Phillies 2024 World Series favorites? Here's what odds makers say
Coming out of the All-Star break the Philadelphia Phillies aren't just the best team in Major League Baseball, they are the favorites to win the World Series, according to some odds makers. For the first time this season, the Phillies are the odds-on favorite to win the World Series, according...
Camden man, found with victim's blood on his sneakers, gets long prison term
CAMDEN — A city man found with his victim's blood on his sneakers has received a 65-year prison term for murder. Corey Malloy, 45, must serve more than 55 years before parole eligibility, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. A jury convicted Malloy in April of killing Nathaniel...
Police say they found drugs after stopping over-tinted car on Route 422 in eastern Berks
A Pottstown man is in Berks County Prison following his weekend arraignment on drug-trafficking charges in a May 28 traffic stop on Route 422 by Exeter Township police. Tyquan S. Norwood, 29, was jailed in lieu of $75,000 bail to await a hearing following arraignment Friday night before District Judge Dean R. Patton in Reading Central Court.
Philly-area officials react to Biden dropping out of presidential race
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. President Joe Biden announced he will end his bid for reelection Sunday, ending a tumultuous second race for the White House against Donald Trump. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala...
Lansdale man draws prison for attempting to meet an underage girl for sex
NORRISTOWN — A Lansdale man was sent to prison after he admitted that he had online conversations with who he believed was a 14-year-old girl and took substantial steps to arrange a sexual encounter with the girl, who in reality was an undercover detective. Ian Patrick Horrocks, 46, of...
Two brothers among those killed in West Philly mass shooting after a fight turned into a gun battle, police said
The mass shooting in West Philadelphia that left three men dead — including two brothers — and six others injured early Sunday morning was the result of an argument-turned-gun fight after multiple people pulled weapons, police said Monday. More than 100 people were gathered for a cookout on...
5 roster battles to watch during Eagles' training camp
A team with Super Bowl aspirations rarely has much intrigue when it comes to roster battles, but this year's Eagles do have a few positions of interest. The Eagles report to training camp Tuesday, and their first on-field workout is scheduled for Wednesday. Beginning that day, we'll get our latest looks at the new-look offense and defense being installed by new coordinators Kellen Moore (offense) and Vic Fangio (defense).
A Camden program is helping lower-wage earners become homeowners
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A Camden organization is giving residents a unique opportunity to become homeowners. Saint Joseph’s Carpenter Society in New Jersey buys abandoned properties in the city, rehabilitates them and...
Philadelphia Demands More Than ‘Flex-Post’ Protected Bike Lanes After Motorist Kills Cyclist
The horrific death of a Philadelphia cyclist in the famous Rittenhouse Square neighborhood has local advocates demanding that the city finally install real protection on its bike lanes — and sparking a conversation about why half-measures like flex posts are so common in U.S. cities. Last Wednesday, an unidentified...
Source: Eagles S Sydney Brown will begin training camp on the PUP list
Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown will begin training camp on the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list, according to a source. The PUP list is a tool teams use for players prior to the start of training camp, in case the player is not ready for the start of the regular season. The PUP list must be applied to a player prior to the start of training camp, or it cannot be used at all. Once a player practices in camp, at all, they immediately become ineligible for the PUP list during the regular season. The player cannot participate in practice while on the PUP list.
Doylestown Competition Gives Winner $250,000 to Treat a Childhood Cancer
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A competition in Doylestown last week resulted in a Philadelphia-based biotech company winning a $250,000 prize to find a treatment for a cancer that affects young children. The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, which is based in Doylestown, held the competition on July 18 during its 10th Annual Entrepreneur Spotlight. Three startups in the biotechnology sector presented their work as part of the competition.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Four judges and an audience of nearly 100 professionals from the biotech industry chose the winner during the competition. In a close vote, they chose HULA...
Man robbed 3 Trenton cabbies on 3 nights, cops say
TRENTON — Police said they arrested a man who robbed three cab drivers from three different companies since June. Noah Brantley, 18, called for a cab to the area of Brunswick Avenue and Sanford Street on June 22, July 8 and July 16 for rides to South Trenton. The first two times, Brantley robbed the driver of their wallets and cash when they arrived, Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson said.
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