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Warrington Mail Theft Has Police Looking for Black Mercedes-Benz
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Warrington police are looking for a black Mercedes-Benz they say is the latest in a string of thefts of mail from residents’ mailboxes. Police said that on the morning of Aug. 9, a resident on Fawn Lane placed an envelope containing a check in her mailbox. A few hours later, she discovered that the envelope had been stolen from her mailbox.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER After reviewing surveillance video, police found that shortly after 11 a.m., a black Mercedes-Benz C300 was involved in the theft. Police are looking for information about...
Cheltenham Township to host Monarch Festival to celebrate Grove Park’s new garden, Pollinator Photo Contest submissions accepted through Aug. 31
Cheltenham Township is hosting its first Monarch Festival on Saturday, September 14 from 11:00am – 1:00pm at Grove Park in Glenside to celebrate the park’s new pollinator garden, which will be planted by the end of the month. This event will include:. Celebrating new pollinator garden planted in...
South Philadelphia Residents Plagued by Rash of Ford Explorer Tire Thefts, Call for Surveillance Grows
In a string of brazen thefts, thieves have stripped the tires and rims from multiple cars in South Philadelphia, specifically targeting Ford Explorers. According to CBS News, these incidents have escalated throughout August, with one of the most recent thefts occurring overnight on Aug. 18 near 1 Jackson Street. A...
Free haircuts for students on Friday
Philly egg roll brand Rock N Rolls, 2903 Holme Ave., is hosting a free back-to-school haircut event on Friday, Aug. 23, from noon to 3 p.m. Modern Male Barber Academy’s haircut bus will roll up in front of Rock N Rolls to provide free haircuts to students of all ages. Rock N Rolls will also offer free egg roll lunch boxes containing an egg roll with fries and a drink for kids receiving haircuts.
Multiple reports of thefts from vehicles in Willow Grove, five suspects in custody, Upper Moreland police say
The Upper Moreland Police Department announced that officers responded to multiple reports of subjects entering vehicles in the Woodlawn Hill neighborhood (Willow Grove) in the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 21. Five suspects have been taken into custody, police said. The department is asking residents to check their vehicles...
Man armed with machete shot by burglar who targeted his brother, police say
A man who was armed with a machete was shot while confronting a burglar who was targeting his brother's home in North Philadelphia early Wednesday morning, police and witnesses said. Léelo en español aquí. The incident occurred at 3:49 a.m. along the 2000 block of North Bodine Street.
New Plant Shop and Gourmet Soda Bar Bring Refreshing Vibes to Downtown Sellersville
Downtown Sellersville is welcoming two new women-owned businesses, Just One More Plant and The Fizzy Fern. Downtown Sellersville is welcoming two new women-owned businesses, Just One More Plant and The Fizzy Fern, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Just One More Plant, formerly located in Quakertown, is...
Parents Sentenced: 'Treated Animals Better' Than Their 7 Children In Bucks County, Judge Says
Shane Robertson, 48, and Crystal Robertson, 38, of West Rockhill Township, appeared Tuesday, Aug. 20 before Common Pleas Judge Charissa J. Liller, who called them “two of the worst parents I’ve ever seen in my life.”. “It is appalling that you would live in these conditions with your...
Vault Brewing Co. coming to Downtown Easton: 'We love the whole vibe'
EASTON, Pa. — A beloved Bucks County pub will make its way to Easton with a new location this fall. Vault Brewing of Yardley is set to open at 225 Ferry St. in late October, according to an announcement Monday on Facebook. Vault posted a photo of the former...
3 hurt in overnight house fire in Northeast Philadelphia
Three people were injured in an overnight house fire in Northeast Philadelphia, including one victim who is in extremely critical condition, police said. The fire started around 3:40 a.m. Wednesday at a home along the 10000 block of Bridle Road. “It was the middle of the night and I started...
Following the success of Germantown Art & Sound, organizers are launching a new intimate concert series
If you’ve ever watched a Tiny Desk concert or MTV Jam Session, you’ll be happy to hear that Germantown now has its own local musical offering via a new event series showcasing local musical talent. From the same group of folks who brought you the quarterly Germantown Art & Sound (GA&S) showcase, now comes the Germantown Sound Sessions.
2 shot by man while walking dog in Port Richmond, police say
Two men are in the hospital after police believe an argument led to a shooting in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood.Police responded to the intersection of Almond and East Elkhart Streets around 3 a.m. on Wednesday.Police say the two men were walking a dog when they were shot by an unidentified man.Police found a 35-year-old man who was shot in the arm, and a 27-year-old man shot in the neck, chest and abdomen.The 27-year-old man is said to be in critical condition and undergoing surgery.The gunman was last seen wearing grey zip-up jacket, long pants, and black shoes, fleeing eastbound on...
‘It doesn’t feel safe’: Philly advocates say report misrepresents pedestrian safety in the city
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. A new national report finds that Philadelphia is “by far” the safest city in the...
Bartram’s Garden resumes fishing over a month after toxic chemical leaked onto trail
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Fishing activities at Bartram’s Garden have resumed more than a month after contamination from a former industrial site leaked onto a portion of the garden’s trail.
Firefighters called to a house fire in Bustleton
Firefighters were called to a house fire in Bustleton. Police say firefighters were called to Jeanes Street and Bridle Road around 3:30 Wednesday morning. There are reports that two people have been taken to the hospital, but there is no word on how the fire started.
What it takes to make it on Main Street. Doylestown shop is reinventing retail to survive
Chris Blackway pulled out a couple new sets of wheels, as two young boys peered over the counter, anxious to see the decks they painted at camp earlier that day transformed into fully outfitted skateboards. The brothers, 5 and 9 years old, stood with their mom inside Nomad Supply Company...
New Penn State Abington Graduate Appreciates Detours on the Road to His Degree
Tyler Thompson earned a degree in computer science from Penn State Abington this weekend. During his academic career, he gained experiences in undergraduate research and as the project manager in a required capstone course. Tyler Thompson has come a long way since he started college in 2018. He said he...
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