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Hilltown man charged with kidnapping, stabbing woman, attempted to slit her throat, police say
A 20-year-old Hilltown man, free on 10% of $250,000 cash bail, has been charged with felony kidnapping and aggravated assault, as well as numerous other felonies and misdemeanor offenses, for attempting to slit the throat of a woman and stabbing her twice as she tried to escape during an early morning June 28 incident, police allege in an affidavit.
Wawa planned for Route 73 in Voorhees clears legal hurdle
TRENTON - The state Supreme Court won't consider a legal challenge to a planned Wawa store in Voorhees. The Wawa’s opponents sued in February 2022 after Voorhees’ zoning board approved the proposed 5,500-square-foot store and fueling station at Route 73 and Kresson Road. But a Superior Court judge...
Black and Asian American leaders in Philly hope Kamala Harris’ candidacy will energize Democrats
Philadelphia City Councilmember Nina Ahmad stood on a stage at the Pennsylvania Convention Center earlier this month and asked a crowd of Asian American and Pacific Islander voters what representation looked like. “It looks like having the first ever Asian American and African American woman as our vice president, Kamala...
Twins vs. Phillies Series Preview: TV Channel, Live Streams, Starting Pitchers and Game Info – July 22-24
TV Channel: NBCS-PH Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo. Probable Pitchers: Simeon Woods Richardson vs. Zack Wheeler. In day games, the Twins are 30-18. In night games, they are 24-26. In 2024, Minnesota’s record in one-run games is 16-13. The Twins are 38-34 against right-handers, and 16-10 versus...
Art appreciation: Philadelphia artists pay tribute to the life of art collector Lewis Tanner Moore
Artists gathered at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts on Saturday to offer a palette of praise and praise songs for Lewis Tanner Moore, a respected art collector and curator who died on May 9 after suffering a heart irregularity at age 70. Moore, the son of a lawyer from...
Chestnut Street Garage will again be the site for Up On the Roof
WEST CHESTER–“Up On the Roof,” West Chester’s premier fundraising event on a downtown rooftop, is set to return to the Borough of West Chester on September 14, according to the West Chester Downtown Foundation. Title sponsored by Gawthrop Greenwood – Attorneys at Law, organizers say they...
A new Pennsylvania law protects homeowners against ‘We Buy Houses’ hustlers
A new Pennsylvania law aimed at protecting homeowners from predatory tactics that can strip them of their housing wealth will expand protections already in place in Philadelphia. The state law will regulate third parties in real estate deals called "wholesalers," who sign agreements of sale with homeowners and then sell...
From Abington to Washington? Gov. Shapiro's political roots planted in Montgomery County
Abington-native Gov. Josh Shapiro could be hitting the campaign trail for the White House next month. Shapiro's name has come up as a possible presidential or vice presidential candidate after President Joe Biden's announcement Sunday that he was dropping out of the race. By Sunday afternoon, the speculation became more focused on...
A new Pa. law expands Philly’s homeowner protections against ‘We Buy Houses’ hustlers
A new Pennsylvania law aimed at protecting homeowners from predatory tactics that can strip them of their housing wealth will expand protections already in place in Philadelphia. The state law will regulate third parties in real estate deals called “wholesalers,” who sign agreements of sale with homeowners and then sell...
Gov. Shapiro being considered as Kamala Harris’ VP as President Biden drops out of race
Governor Josh Shapiro, an Abington native, is one of several people under consideration to be the running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris now that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Shapiro, 51, is described as a “polished communicator who has built up...
Funding secured for West Rockhill transmission water line
WEST ROCKHILL — Funding for a North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) transmission water main in West Rockhill has been secured following PENNVEST’s approval of a $5.7 million loan for the project. The news was announced by the office of state Rep. Craig Staats in a press release. “I...
Foxwynd Foundation board provides PACS a market sponsorship grant
PHOENIXVILLE — The Foxwynd Foundation DAF funded the Foxwynd Foundation’s generous donation of a matched $60,000 to Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS), an organization dedicated to nurturing food security in Phoenixville and its surrounding area. The PACS Market Sponsorship grant, awarded in May 2024, helps cover market expenses...
Thousands of Pa. workers are owed money from wage theft cases but the U.S. Labor Dept. says it can’t find them. So we did.
In March 2022, a federal court ordered an Upper Darby home-care agency to pay more than $4.5 million in back wages and damages to more than 500 workers after federal investigators showed that the agency had misclassified those workers as independent contractors and failed to pay them overtime. The agency,...
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).
Philly Mayor Cherelle L. Parker praises Biden’s decision to drop out, saying he ‘put country first’
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker praised President Joe Biden’s decision to drop his reelection bid, saying in a statement late Sunday that his choice “mirrors how he’s conducted himself his whole career: Put country first, ahead of personal interests.”. Parker, a Democratic mayor of the largest city...
What North Penn area school districts are receiving from the 2024-2025 state budget
HARRISBURG — Local school districts are set to receive millions in additional funding following the adoption of the 2024-2025 state budget, with over $1 billion in new K-12 education spending. The budget includes more than $500 million in “adequacy gap” and “tax equity” funding for the state’s most underfunded...
NFL insider: New reporting on Eagles coach Nick Sirianni’s job security
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni better win this season ... or else. After starting last season 10-1 and then losing the final six of seven games, including the NFC wild-card game, the Eagles made significant changes to the framework of their team this offseason. There are two new coordinators and some new stars, while two cornerstones are now retired.
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