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Father shot dead while waiting for bus to work in Hunting Park; daughter pleas for help
A daughter still grieving the loss of her father six years later is hoping you can help solve his case.LaToya Scott lost her father, Barry Parks, to gun violence."I just feel like my dad's story is just like something that has been swept under the rug like he's just become another cold case, and it isn't fair because my dad was a great person," said Scott.On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, the 55-year-old was heading to work around 2:30 a.m. He was about to catch a bus at 6th Street and Erie Avenue in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section to go to...
Philly travelers strategically beat Labor Day Weekend rush
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- For the first time in two days, the lines have dwindled at Philly International Airport.Lori Petrashune says she strategically scheduled her flight to Portland, Oregon to avoid the Labor Day weekend rush."I thought Saturday would be a good day, I thought people would be flying out on Thursday and Friday, so yeah," said Petrashune, as she headed to the ticket counter.TSA says more than 17 million passengers are flying for the long weekend, which is the busiest ever for the holiday at airports.Michael Urban is also glad he waited until Saturday night to fly home to Florida."I...
Back to school: Community day provides kids with school supplies, valuable lessons in non-violence
LOGAN - An iconic Philadelphia artist is on a mission to keep kids safe as they head back to school. The local rapper is teamed up with community partners for a violence intervention and school supplies giveaway Saturday. "It’s hard," Hanif Muhammad, CEO of The Tough Luv Foundation, stated. "I...
Stolen car driver sparks series of crashes involving 2 Philadelphia police vehicles
Shay Jewels watched an unmarked Philadelphia police vehicle burst into flames just feet away from her house."It was crazy because I was really going to park there," she recalled.It happened on 9th Street and West Erie Avenue in Hunting Park after 11 p.m. on Friday."We heard a big crash and a boom, and we ran out the house," said Jewels.Police said officers followed a stolen Nissan Altima to that location, where it caused a Chevy Equinox to crash into the police car, and then the police car hit a pole and caught on fire.Police said one officer was taken to...
CLASS OF 2024 SENIOR STARS: Andrew Wehner, Hammonton football
Star running back Kenny Smith grabbed a lot of headlines last fall for the Hammonton High football team, rightfully so, and rushed. for a lot of yards, but there were plenty of other hard-nosed players who helped make Hammonton a playoff team and come within eight points of taking down Mainland, an undefeated state champion.
Photos of the Match | #NYRBvPHI
Philadelphia Union wrapped up August with a momentous road victory at rivals New York Red Bulls to extend their unbeaten streak to 14 against their biggest rival. Check out some of our favorite photos from the contest that took place in New Jersey on Saturday, August 31st.
Late Aquinas rally falls short against Mount St. Joe’s (MD) in Mid-Atlantic Pigskin Classic
St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Joe’s (MD) await the coin toss before the Mid-Atlantic Pigskin Classic game in Wilmington, DE on August 31, 2024. (Photo: Marcus Borden) As St. Thomas Aquinas continues to win a lot of football games – including a league best 25 straight at the moment over Big Central opponents – not only have the Trojans moved up in divisions and faced tougher conference foes, they’re also challenging themselves with top-flight out-of-state competition.
Battle at the Beach staple Cedar Creek football downs rival Camden Eastside
There are only four teams in the four-year history of the Battle at the Beach that have played every year - Millville, Holy Spirit, Ocean City and Cedar Creek. On Saturday, Cedar Creek out-lasted rival Camden Eastside, 20-6, in the penultimate game of the three-day, 14-game event. Coincidence or not, the Pirates have played on the third day each time.
Car slams into building at Polly Drummond Shopping Center
An 85-year-old woman was seriously injured when she drove her car into a building at Polly Drummond Shopping Center on Saturday afternoon. The crash happened at approximately 4:30 p.m. at a two-story brick building that sits apart from the main shopping center structure and houses a Dunkin' Donuts, Dimple's Nail Boutique, Delaware Hospice and other tenants. The impact damaged a stairwell that separates the Dunkin' and the nail salon. Both...
Victim identified in fatal bicycle versus vehicle crash
The identity of the victim who died in a car versus bicycle accident Thursday night has now been released. Pennsylvania State Police in Corry has identified the bicyclist as Daylon Vaughn Hoffman, of Corry. The crash happened between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 29 on State Route 77 near Summit Road in Concord Township.
Golf Completes Day One at Alex Lagowitz Memorial Invitational
HAMILTON, N.Y. – Villanova finished the first round of play in fifth place with a combined team score of four over at the Alex Lagowitz Memorial Invitational hosted by Colgate University. The Wildcats are in fifth behind Navy and Yale, who both shot one over to achieve a first place finish through round one, and Seton Hall and the host team Colgate, who are tied for third place at three over. The event was halted by a weather delay caused by rain in the area at 11:30 a.m. and resumed play at 12:30 p.m. The delay resulted in the cancellation...
Hatboro police place two on Montgomery County’s Most Wanted list
The Hatboro Police Department has placed the following individuals on Montgomery County’s Most Wanted list:. Matthew Brumbaugh (above left) Brumbaugh, 37, has been charged with strangulation, terroristic threats, and assault. According to the Hatboro police, officers were dispatched to a location on Continental Road for the report of a...
Missing Delaware fisherman missed call with family; Coast Guard asks for help
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Delaware fisherman who was last seen earlier this week.Officials are searching for 46-year-old Dorian Yanke. He last spoke with family members on Monday around 7:30 a.m.During the phone call, he reportedly informed family members he was going on a fishing trip in the vicinity of Rehoboth Bay, Delaware.The Coast Guard says he missed a call with family members on Tuesday. He was then reported missing the next day.Yanke is about 6 feet tall and weighs roughly 200 pounds.He was last seen wearing a tan shirt, navy shorts, and a navy ball cap.Anyone with information is asked to call the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center 24/7 hotline at 215-271-4960.
Elderly Woman Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Building Saturday
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash where a vehicle struck a building in Newark. Officials said an 85-year-old woman sustained serious injuries following a motor vehicle collision on the afternoon of August 31, 2024, at the Polly Drummond Hill Shopping Center in Newark. Crews from the New Castle County Paramedics and the Aetna Hose, Hook, and Ladder Company of Newark were dispatched to the crash at approximately 4:30, Saturday afternoon.
A defensive menace, Linthicum shows offensive ability as Oakcrest handles Hammonton
With less than 30 seconds left, Donovan Linthicum raced down field on kickoff coverage with his team clearly on the verge of victory. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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