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Ex-Philly officer Edsual Mendoza gets at least 8 years in killing of 12-year-old Thomas ‘T.J.’ Sidiero
A fired Philadelphia police officer who pleaded guilty to murder in the shooting of a fleeing 12-year-old boy was sentenced Monday to at least eight years in prison. Edsaul Mendoza, a five-year veteran of the force who was fired a week after the shooting in 2022, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in April in the shooting of Thomas “T.J.” Siderio.
Ex-bookkeeper at Bridgeport business admits to embezzling more than $100,000, will face accusations of more
NORRISTOWN — The former bookkeeper and vice president of finance and human resources for a Bridgeport office furniture supply business admitted to stealing more than $102,000 from her employer to support what prosecutors alleged was a “lavish lifestyle” including trips and attending concerts and sporting events. Linda...
Victims ID'd After Deadly Mass Shooting In Philadelphia
Akil Jones, 33, Rashie Jones, 29, and Sekayi Robinson, 23, died after gunfire rang out at a cookout on the 1200 block of North Alden Street around 2 a.m., according to authorities. The Joneses were brothers, police noted. Five other men and one woman were also shot and hospitalized in...
Philly city workers say ‘everyone is pissed’ as Parker’s return-to-office mandate reveals lack of space, resources
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. City employees described the first week when all 26,000 workers were mandated to return to the office full-time as chaotic and miserable. “Everybody was pissed,” they told WHYY News.
Phillies reportedly eyeing trade for one rival All-Star
The Philadelphia Phillies may be looking to the other end of the division for reinforcements. Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported Monday that the Phillies are keeping a “close eye” on All-Star closer Tanner Scott of the Miami Marlins. Nightengale adds that the Phillies “badly” want another late-inning reliever. Pitching for the NL East... The post Phillies reportedly eyeing trade for one rival All-Star appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Phillies rookie sees an unbelievable streak come to an end
Philadelphia Phillies fans still remember the night of Sept. 25, 2023. That was the evening that ascendant rookie Orion Kerkering made his MLB debut against the New York Mets in the eighth inning in front of a packed Citizens Bank Park crowd. Following an inning of work that saw Kerkering record his first two MLB strikeouts, the TV cameras panned into the crowd, where Kerkering's father had tears of joy streaming down his face after watching his son's debut. It was pure baseball cinema.
Jason Kelce’s wife, Kylie, shares heartbreaking health news while slamming false reports
Kylie Kelce was fired up when she took to TikTok over the weekend and for good reason. And when she was finished speaking her mind, the wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, had plenty of support from followers on the social media platform. “I have kept my mouth...
Coroner: Father, two children dead after Pennsylvania Turnpike crash
PENN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Three people are dead after their car was involved in a crash with a tractor-trailer on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, state police said. The occupants of the car were confirmed to be a father and his two children, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. The...
76ers quietly make big move to fill crucial role for next season
Following their early free agency bonanza, the Philadelphia 76ers are still left with a handful of roster spots they are eyeing to fill out ahead of the 2024-25 season. While they are definitely already penciled in as winners no matter how they go about things to finish the offseason off, it never hurts to double down on depth and bring in reinforcements at every position.
Eagles Get Bad Injury News on Young Defender Ahead of Camp
The Philadelphia Eagles will finally open 2024 training camp this week as the team prepares for the upcoming regular season. After a spring full of roster changes, these first practice sessions will be incredibly important for this new-look squad to determine roles and build chemistry for the campaign ahead. Unfortunately,...
Sixers Tabbed as Landing Spot for Former $120 Million Star
The Philadelphia 76ers have had one of their most productive offseasons in recent memory. In this stage of the offseason, they can offer veteran free agents the chance to play for a playoff team for cheap. One who fits that bill is Gordon Hayward. Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey explained in...
MLB fans were in disbelief after Nick Castellanos hit a HR on the day Joe Biden dropped out of presidential election
When President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would withdraw from the U.S. presidential election, the sports world basically all had the same thought:. Nick Castellanos was about to turn into prime Barry Bonds. And, of course, he delivered on that prediction. The Phillies outfielder has long managed to hit...
Another Jersey diner closes. Is it the end of an era?
So many diners in my area have closed within the past year. Word came this week that the Voorhees Diner on Route 73 in Voorhees had closed abruptly. They had trouble staying open full-time since the pandemic. Some days or weeks they were closed and some they were open. They’ve had some financial troubles following a lawsuit by former employees back about five years ago.
Pennsylvania’s Historic Tax Credit Increased to $20 Million
On July 11, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed its 2024-2025 budget. It was 11 days past the deadline, but offered some good news for historic preservationists and adaptive reuse developers. The new budget included tax code changes that raised the historic tax credit program to $20 million from its previous cap of $5 million.
New Pa. law expands happy hours and drink specials at bars
A new law in Pennsylvania allows people 21 and older more time to take advantage of adult drinking specials. Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law this week an expanded happy hour bill that state lawmakers passed. The new law is also an opportunity for restaurants and bars to potentially attract more foot traffic, by increasing the number of hours licensed establishments in the state can host happy hours up to four hours a day and up to 24 hours a week. The new law also allows businesses to advertise discounted meals with adult drinks. The revised law will take effect 60 days from the time the governor signed it, in mid-September, just in time for football season.
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