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Protest held outside court hearing for woman accused of posting videos of animal torture
Animal rights activists protested outside the court hearing on Monday for an Upper Darby woman accused of torturing animals and posting the videos on social media.The hearing and protest was held in Media, Delaware County.Police say Anigar Monsee, from Upper Darby, tortured and killed several animals and posted it all on social media to get views and followers.In one video, Monsee is seen with a chicken."During the video, she is soliciting more likes and more viewers. And once she gets to the point where she is satisfied with the number of viewers, she then proceeds -- over the course of 10 minutes -- to harm and ultimately kill that chicken," Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt told Action News following Monsee's arrest.In the other videos, the suspect is seen doing the same thing to a pigeon, a rabbit, and several frogs.Bernhardt says the investigation started with an email tip from the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).Authorities arrested Monsee back in January and say she admitted to the abuse.She has been charged with four felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.A group called "Revolution Philadelphia" is pushing for the suspect to get the maximum sentence.
Pizza chain location catches fire in Delaware County
Fire damaged the rear of a pizza restaurant in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, early Monday. Flames broke out around 4:10 a.m. on July 8, 2024, at the Pizzeria Uno Widener at 1516 Providence Avenue in Chester, officials said. Fire crews arrived to find a dumpster in the rear of the pizza...
Parts of Philadelphia area under 'Code Orange' air quality alert as heat wave continues
The recent stretch of excessive heat in the Philadelphia region has had a big impact on air quality.For example, most of the Delaware Valley remains under a Code Orange air quality index.Victoria Wenstrup, an environmental specialist with the New Jersey DEP, says that serves as a heads-up for people who fall into certain health categories."Our sensitive population like children, teens, and the elderly are at risk," she said. "So, people who also have pre-existing conditions and people in the sensitive groups should pay more attention to the air quality on those particular days."Dr. Mark Goldstein, Chief of Allergy and Immunity...
Revs II 1 - Union II 2: Three Thoughts
New England Revolution II’s woes continued on Saturday when they hosted first-placed Philadelphia Union II. It only took Philly 13 minutes to find themselves on the board after a cross into the box took an unfortunate deflection off the head of Damario McIntosh and into the back of the net.
Heat and air quality problems until rain
The heat wave only intensifies as we kick off a new week. A Heat Advisory is now in effect for most of our area for Monday and Tuesday for heat index values around 100°. Additional heat advisories may even be needed on Wednesday. Maximum heat index values ranging from 95 to 101 are forecasted for […]
Bill to improve maternal and child health passes PA House
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Legislation that works to reduce negative health outcomes and prevent abuse and neglect has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The legislation, H.B. 1425, is authored by Darisha Parker (D-Pa) and it would establish the Maternal Home Visiting Act. The bill would direct the Department of Human Services to develop a five-year […]
Pennsylvania amusement park auctions iconic park pieces
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (WHTM) — Pieces from an iconic Pennsylvania amusement park landmark were sold at auction to raise money for a nonprofit. The Kennywood Mural Auction sold six pieces of the Thunderbolt mural to raise funds for 412 Food Rescue. The four pieces were each sold for between...
State police top ten most wanted in Pennsylvania update
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police have updated their top ten most wanted list as one man has been captured. Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday they have captured Jimmy Carlton Hnery Jr. from Lock Haven who was wanted for the rape of a child. State police say fugitives are selected for the ten most wanted list […]
988 response system shows caller increase, strained resources
Reprinted from Keystone State News A mental health report in Pennsylvania showed a strong response rate of 89% for 988 crisis line calls. However, it showed there is room for improvement in staffing, handling call volume and funding. Rep. Michael Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, the House majority caucus chair and co-chair of the Mental Health Caucus, said...
‘Difficult and painful decision’: Fourth Pa. college set to close in 2024
Another Pennsylvania college is closing. Clarks Summit University is at least the fourth college in the Keystone State to announced that it’s closing this year. The 92-year-old Christian school will close after the summer semester, the college announced on July 1. If you purchase a product or register for...
Sage advice: PA’s senior politicos dish on what their successors should – and shouldn’t do
With age comes wisdom – and, when it comes to political experience, a whole lot of stories to tell. City & State spoke with an array of former and current public officials to hear about memorable lessons from their time in office, what they may have done differently, and any advice they’d like to pass on to the next generation of public officials.
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