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State Police finding success with 'PSP Tips' program | Cold Case Pennsylvania
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — When it comes to solving crimes, sometimes the best clues come from those not in uniform. "You do your best to investigate these cases," said Lt. Adam Reed of the Pennsylvania State Police. "You talk to witnesses, you collect evidence and look at all the facts. However, you can't be everywhere all at once."
PA Cyber Charter advisors, counselors authorize strike
(WTAJ) — Advisors and counselors employed by PA Cyber Charter have authorized a strike after contract negotiations between them and the school have failed for over two years. Following 750 days of bargaining, with a state mediator present for some sessions, members of the PA Cyber Academic Advisors and School Counselors Education Association (PACAASCEA), representing […]
Suspects in North Canton bank robbery arrested in Pennsylvania
Three Canton-area residents who are accused of robbing a bank in Pennsylvania last week are believed to have been involved in robbing the Citizens Bank last month in North Canton, North Canton police said Saturday. North Canton police listed the suspects as Matthew D. Smith, 32; Christopher Lucius, 36 and Latoya Young, 43,...
Top 5 In-State Targets Planning Visits Amid Penn State and West Virginia Showdown
Four-star safety Matt Sieg, a key prospect in Pennsylvania for the 2026 recruiting cycle, will visit Penn State and West Virginia in consecutive weeks. He'll first watch the Nittany Lions in their season opener at West Virginia before returning to Beaver Stadium for their home opener against Bowling Green. Ranked as the No. 12 safety nationally and the third-best player in Pennsylvania, Sieg had an impressive junior season, both offensively and defensively. Penn State currently holds the No. 2 recruiting class in the 2026 cycle, featuring commitments from top talents like Kevin Brown and Messiah Mickens.
Treasury Says Non-Profits Should Check Unclaimed Database
The Pennsylvania Treasury is urging nonprofit organizations, including volunteer fire companies, service organizations, libraries and more, to check the state’s unclaimed property database. Treasury is currently safeguarding $4.5 billion of unclaimed property, and many nonprofits have money available to claim. Unclaimed property includes things like dormant bank accounts, uncashed...
Ex-MMA fighter sentenced for gruesome Atlantic City, NJ hotel killing
ATLANTIC CITY — A former professional fighter has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for stabbing an Egg Harbor Township man to death at Ocean Casino Resort. Andrew Osborne, 35, of Philadelphia was sentenced to 25 years in state prison on Thursday. He must serve 85% of his sentence before he is eligible for parole, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.
Chester police host community members for annual C.A.R.E.S. Fair
CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) -- Kids were having the time of their lives outside of the Chester Police Department, jumping for joy inside of the bounce houses during the department's annual C.A.R.E.S. Fair on Sunday."I started doing it in 2020," said Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky.Dozens of families attended the event, which was meant to build a relationship between the community and police officers.Gretsky said C.A.R.E.S stands for "Creating A Relationship Enriched Summer."He said bringing the community together is what the event is all about."It's more important about having that community bond with the police department and the community from the...
Watch: Highlights of La Salle College High School’s win over Harrisburg
HARRISBURG — La Salle College High School will certainly remember Brett Gordon’s tenure beginning with a bang. A La Salle College High School alum of 1998, Gordon took over his alma mater in January and his first game helming his old haunt resulted in a 45-7 win over Harrisburg at Severance Field on Saturday.
These Bucks County High Schools Were Named Best in the Philadelphia Area
Several public high schools in the Bucks County area have been listed as the best in the Philadelphia region this year. Staff writers at Niche documented which local schools made the list. 274 schools in the region were listed based on the academic prowess, culture, and other factors unique to...
Multiple rowhomes, cars vandalized with red spray paint in Port Richmond
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Residents in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood are working to clean up their properties after someone vandalized multiple homes and vehicles with red spray paint.According to police, officers responded to the 2600 block of East Monmouth Street after getting complaints that multiple homes were spray painted early Sunday morning.In total, police said five homes were hit by the vandalism on Edgemont, Birch and East Ann streets. Three cars were also vandalized with spray paint, police said."I've lived here 57 years and I've never seen nothing like this at all," said John Alfonso, a Port Richmond resident. "It's always...
11th annual Philly 10k shuts down streets, but opens new pathways for thousands of runners
The Philly 10k had its 11th run on Sunday morning. Thousands of runners from near and far taking part in one of the city’s fastest-growing runs were rewarded with some uncommon views of the city.
1 dead, 1 injured after car crashes into Philadelphia Fire Department truck in North Philly, police say
One person is dead and another person is injured after a car crashed into a Philadelphia Fire Department ladder truck in North Philadelphia on Saturday, police say. The crash happened around 12:10 p.m. at the intersection of West Lehigh and West Sedgley avenues, NBC10 reported. The firetruck was traveling westbound along West Lehigh Avenue on the way to an assignment, when a car traveling north on West Sedgley Avenue allegedly cut in front of the truck, causing the two vehicles to crash, authorities say.
Curio Theatre Company Celebrates 20 Years in West Philadelphia and Opens Season with The Thanksgiving Play
Curio Theatre Company celebrates 20 years of theatre in West Philadelphia this upcoming season. The company kicks off this anniversary season with the Philadelphia premiere of Larissa Fasthorse’s Broadway hit, The Thanksgiving Play. Then the company debuts a new Make/Partake production of The Three Little Pigs during the holiday season. In the New Year, audiences can spend one night with the powerhouse that is Shirley Chisholm in Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed. The season concludes with a return to the hysterical A Funeral Farce, co-written by Curio founders Paul Kuhn and Jared Reed.
New Student Orientation for the Class of 2028
The Class of 2028 students kicked off their first year by getting to know each other—and the Penn campus—at New Student Orientation (NSO) Aug. 21-26. The program is a series of events to help students acclimate to their new life at Penn, with special events for transfer, international, and first-generation and/or limited-income students.
Two Teens Shot in Philadelphia’s Olney Neighborhood, One Critical (Video)
Philadelphia’s ongoing gun violence crisis continues to impact the city’s youth, with the latest incident occurring in the Olney neighborhood early this morning. Two teenage boys were shot just after midnight, leaving one critically injured and the other in stable condition. The incident has prompted a large-scale police response, with multiple scenes under investigation as authorities work to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.
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