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NJ man facing 100+ years in prison after deadly plane crash
A New Jersey resident has been charged in connection to a 2022 fatal plane crash out in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Philip Everton McPherson II, 36, of Haddon, was indicted by a federal grand jury on 40 counts of serving as an airman without a certificate and one count of involuntary manslaughter, according to U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero.
Pennsylvania lawmaker stirs up social media firestorm over comments of Tim Walz’s son
(WHTM) — Most thought it was a touching moment at the DNC when Tim Walz’s son Gus professed his love for his dad, but not one Pennsylvania lawmaker. However, the sweetness turned sour on social media where some criticized the boy, and when Lebanon State Rep. Russ Diamond suggested that the boy’s dad should have […]
Man dead after being hit by train at Alburtis street crossing
ALBURTIS, Pa. - The Lehigh County coroner has confirmed a man has died after being hit by a train at a street crossing in Alburtis Sunday morning. "They had this side shutdown, they had Main Street shutdown," said a neighbor who did not want to appear on camera. The coroner...
DNA Links Upper Gwynedd Man to Theft of Trailer Full of Merch from Hilltown Walmart, Police Say
An Upper Gwynedd man is in custody at the Bucks County Correctional Facility after DNA testing allegedly linked him to the theft of a trailer filled with merchandise from the Hilltown Walmart. Timothy Morvin, 38, has been charged with two felony counts of theft by unlawful taking and one felony...
Photo Gallery: Springfield Delco vs Delco Christian
Springfield Delaware County boys soccer opened their 2024 season with a 2-0 win over defending Class A state champions Delaware County Christian on Friday morning at Springfield High School…. This content is for Monthly Membership, Annual Membership, and Two-Day Pass members only.
FarmerJawn in Chester County holds pop-up after being targeted by vandals
WESTTOWN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) — A Black-owned farm in Chester County is proving love always wins.Christa Barfield, owner of FarmerJawn in Westtown Township, held an "Only Love Grows Here" pop-up event on Saturday at the farm in response to vandals targeting the farm earlier this month. "Certainly feeling the love, certainly feeling the support by the community, and the increase of people coming from far and wide as well has been a lovely surprise," Barfield said. The pop-up event brought hundreds of people to the farm to prove that light can always overcome darkness."Regardless of what evil still lurks around in our...
What Roads Are Open and Closed This Week Around Doylestown?
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of Aug. 25, 2024. In Bedminster and Tinicum townships, Dark Hollow Road between Route 32/River Road and Route 413/Durham Road will be closed 24/7 from Aug. 5 through Oct. 4, 2024. Motorists will be directed to use Route 413/Durham Road, Point Pleasant Pike and Route 32/River Road.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In Bedminster Township, Route 313/South Dublin Pike will have a lane closure between High Street and Chelfield Road for a pole installation from 9 a.m. to...
Reading home heavily damaged by fire, leaving 6 homeless
READING, Pa. - A two alarm fire heavily damaged the second floor of a house Saturday evening, leaving six people homeless. The three story home struck by the fire is located at 1748 Perkiomen Avenue in Reading. One firefighter fell through a fire weakened porch but was rescued by another...
Young man gunned down outside Kensington corner store years ago; family seeks justice
A young man was gunned down outside of a corner store in Philadelphia roughly two years ago.Now, his family is continuing their search to find out who is accountable for his death.Stacy Moon said her son, 20-year-old Corey Hayes-Williams, struggled in life. She asked Action News not to show her face."He had the mentality of a 10-year-old. He could take care of himself if that makes sense, but with guidance, I guess. He was very gullible. He was very childish," Moon recalled.She believes that made him vulnerable on the evening of November 28, 2022.Earlier that month, she said Corey...
There's a pop-up clinic in Philly this weekend and it's completely free
The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office and Remote Area Medical have set up shop at the Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School on Torresdale Avenue, offering overall health, vision and dental services to anyone in need, no questions asked.
Germantown nonprofit opens museum dedicated to success of formerly incarcerated
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — For 23 years, Rev. Dr. Michelle Simmons has been caring for the formerly incarcerated."It was really important that we leave a legacy because we are so powerful. We are absolutely not our mistakes," said Simmons.In 2001, Simmons founded Why Not Prosper, Inc., a grassroots 501(c)(3) organization located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.Why Not Prosper assists women in the prison system to rediscover their voices.Simmons had a vision to help honor those discoveries and launched The F.I.R.M. this weekend — Formerly Incarcerated Renaissance Museum is located on the grounds of her nonprofit."I thought, you have all of...
Buchanan Valley Picnic celebrates its 138th Year
Roughly 840 home cooked family-style meals were served yesterday at the picturesque picnic grove adjacent to St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in Orrtanna. Patrons look forward to the annual picnic which is always held on the forth Saturday in August from noon until dusk. They come from near and far to attend. There were visitors from Fayetteville, New Cumberland, Lancaster, and even out of state. One visitor who comes every year said, “this is such a special, unique tradition.” The picnic marks the changing of summer into fall.
Class Act Will Bring Central Bucks Teachers to the Stage in Doylestown on Wednesday Night
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A band made up (mostly) of teachers from the Central Bucks School District will play at Doylestown’s Central Park for the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Class Act, which regularly plays weddings and other events in the tri-state area, was started by drummer and teacher Joel Chodoroff. Several band members are teachers, and some are former students of Chodoroff’s.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER With a catalog of about 400 songs, Chodoroff says that Class Act’s set includes a broad range of music. At the Central Park show,...
Meet Rascal and Prince Eric, this week’s CVAS pets of the week
Meet Rascal and Prince Eric, this week’s CVAS pets of the week. These are just two of the amazing animals residing at area animal shelters. Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter has lots of adorable pets who are looking for forever homes. While Rascal and Prince Eric would like to meet you, check out all the other adorable animals available for adoption also. Go to this Animal Shelter link to see all their residents.
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