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South Jersey man faces felony charges in latest Jan. 6 arrest
A Salem County man who allegedly joined the mob that rushed the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot was arrested Thursday and charged with numerous felonies and misdemeanor crimes. Predrag Jovanovic, 64, is charged with felony assault, resisting, impeding certain officers, and obstruction of law enforcement during a...
Fireworks lead to neighborhood evacuation in Northeast Philadelphia
A man was detained by law enforcement Friday night on suspicion he was making fireworks and "incendiary devices" in a Philadelphia home.Shortly after 7 p.m., police and firefighters arrived on the 7100 block of Montague Street, off of Princeton Avenue, in the city's Mayfair section responding to reports of a fire, strong chemical smells and loud boom noises coming from a home, police said.Firefighters saw smoke coming from the garage and interior of a home on the block, and rescued a man and woman, according to a police spokesperson.After further investigation, materials used to make fireworks and "incendiary devices" were...
The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World
Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches. Additionally, he also holds the records for biggest foot and longest toe in the world, writes Norway Martin for Venture Jolt. McGrory was born...
UConn beats Temple on crazy final play of the game
UConn needed one final stop Saturday to beat Temple. The Huskies got the stop they needed and a whole lot more. UConn held a precarious 23-20 lead over Temple in the closing seconds at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, Conn. The game came down to one last play as Temple had 4th-and-1 at... The post UConn beats Temple on crazy final play of the game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Man gunned down outside Philadelphia corner store months ago; family seeks answers
A man was gunned down while sitting outside a corner smoke shop in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood months ago.Now, his family is asking the public for help in solving his murder."My brother he was like an outgoing person, you know. Played basketball a lot, loved his grandchildren, kept kids around him all the time," said Marvin Wicker's sister, Bernadette Gay.Wicker's family told Action News he was known by his nickname, Fish."He was a real good dude. He was really loved. He's like -- wherever my uncle goes in the City of Philadelphia, somebody knows him," said Wicker's nephew, Damon Gay.Back...
Woman who nearly killed Jhayden Gunter outside North Philly convenience store gets 10 to 20 years
Keyshylne Patterson, the woman who nearly killed a new college graduate two years ago outside a North Philadelphia convenience store, was sentenced to more than a decade in prison Friday during an emotional hearing.
Priest brutally attacked inside Philadelphia home: 'This incident was targeted'
A Philadelphia priest is recovering after he was brutally attacked on Wednesday morning inside his home across from St. Maron's Maronite Catholic Church on Ellsworth Street.According to police, a man kicked and banged on the priest's door and eventually made his way inside around 9:30 am. Once inside, he attacked the priest before running away.On Friday, Action News spoke with Father Andrew El Tadchi, who now walks with a cane after being attacked."I would like to make it clear to everyone, South Philadelphia is very safe. It's a safe area. This incident was targeted, and it's in the very capable hands of the police department. I am assured justice will be served," said Father El Tadchi.Police say the attacker has gray hair and a stocky build. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, black pants and brown shoes.Despite the brutal attack, Father El Tadchi wanted to share this message: "Stay positive, love each other, and be kind," he said.
Delaware River advocate sues feds to protect endangered fish
A Delaware River advocate announced this week it sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in an effort to improve habitats for the endangered Atlantic sturgeon and other aquatic life. The Bucks County-based Delaware Riverkeeper Network announced the suit Thursday, alleging the EPA has failed to finalize standards for dissolved oxygen...
Off-duty police officer involved in Northeast Philadelphia shooting that killed 54-year-old man
Police have released new details as they investigate a shooting Thursday night involving an off-duty officer that left a 54-year-old man dead. It happened around 11:30 in Northeast Philadelphia.
Oh, no! Port strike could trigger booze shortage in New Jersey
🍷 The majority of imported beer, wine and spirits arrive at East Coast ports. 🍌 Fresh fruits and veggies are rotting at Port Philadelphia. The strike by dock workers in New Jersey, Philadelphia and along the entire East Coast shows no signs of ending anytime soon and the possibility of product shortages grows by the day.
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