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Massive fire ravages Catholic school building in Springfield Twp., Delaware County
A massive multi-alarm fire destroyed a Catholic school building in Springfield Township, Delaware County.The call came in around 5 p.m. Monday for flames showing from the St. Francis of Assisi School, which is located on Saxer Avenue.Chopper 6 was overhead as plumes of heavy smoke billowed from the roof of the building.Chopper 6 over school fire in Delaware CountyFirefighters knocked down the bulk of the fire but remained on the scene Monday night to extinguish any hotspots.The school was founded in 1929 and serves students from Pre-K to 8th grade."At this time, the fire appears controlled to one building. All...
Suspect identified in hit-and-run death of 14-year-old girl in West Philadelphia
Authorities have released the name of a suspect wanted in connection with a hit and run that killed a 14-year-old girl in West Philadelphia.Marvin Wicker, 40, is wanted on multiple charges, including homicide by vehicle.Philadelphia police say he was behind the wheel of a black Mercedes involved in the crash on Haverford Avenue on September 26.Dawn Watson was killed as she crossed the road with her mother.Teen killed while walking with mom had recently moved to neighborhoodWicker is considered armed and dangerous. Police say he may be operating a silver, two-door Chevy Cobalt.He's known to frequent the 5900 block of Haverford Avenue.Anyone with information can call or text police at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
3 women shot on SEPTA bus, officials say
A triple shooting on a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia’s Cobbs Creek neighborhood Tuesday left multiple people injured, and police are still looking for the shooter. It happened just after 4:30 p.m. in the 500 block of South 57th Street, according to police. SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch told WHYY News via email a group of men who had just exited the bus fired multiple rounds into the bus.
William McGrath IV Accused of Raping Child: Affidavit
William Thomas McGrath IV, 30, of Upper Darby, was charged for raping the victim 20 times while she attended Ms. Barb's Daycare, located in the 200 block of Parker Avenue, Upper Darby, beginning in 2008, the criminal complaint says. McGrath would have been about 16 years old at the time,...
Philadelphia ShopRite worker shot by customer in parking lot
A grocery store employee is in critical condition after police said a customer shot him in the parking lot of the ShopRite in the Olney section of Philadelphia on Monday night.It happened around 11 p.m. at the ShopRite at N. Front Street and E. Olney Avenue.Police said surveillance cameras at the store captured the altercation and they are working to get answers about why the shooting happened.Police said the 23-year-old victim works as a cart attendant and was in the parking lot about an hour before the store was supposed to close.They said he got into an argument with a...
Here Are the Best Pizza Shops in Delaware County. See If You Agree
Pica's pizza was just one of six highlighted as the best Delaware County pizza by PhillyBite Magazine. Delaware County is no stranger to good Italian food with pizza shops catering to a variety of styles dotting the landscape. Here are six of the best pizza shops in Delaware County., writes...
Media animal shelter looking for fosters to take in Hurricane Helene rescue dogs
An animal shelter in Delaware County, Pennsylvania is looking for help adopting and fostering more than 20 dogs rescued in the wake of Hurricane Helene.Providence Animal Center in Media received the dogs on Sunday, Oct. 6 from shelters in rural southern Georgia that are currently working to rebuild and reunite pets with their families after Helene barreled over the southeastern United States. "These dogs were already homeless before the hurricane," explained PAC's Chief Operating Officer Victoria Kinden. "What we did was open spaces for them to help in the areas that are having issues, so that they have open...
Pennsylvania father, sons accused of poaching nearly 50 deer
CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania father and his two adult sons are facing criminal charges after they were accused of poaching deer in two counties. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reported Tuesday that Carl Nelson III, 70, of West Chester, Carroll Nelson IV, 44, of Downingtown, and Mark Nelson, 40, of West Chester, allegedly […]
1969 Ocean City N.J. Cold Case Investigation Considers Ted Bundy, Then Living in Lafayette Hill
A Oxygen network documentary may have chilling implications regarding Lafayette Hill and a 54-year-old double-murder cold case. A Post X News story reported the filmmakers’ theorized violent perpetrator: Ted Bundy. The victims were Susan Davis and Elizabeth Perry, both 19, who spent Memorial Day 1969 in Ocean City, New...
Pennsylvania House passes bill to freeze property tax for homeowners
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill on Monday that aims to freeze property taxes for longtime homeowners. The legislation, The Longtime Owner-Occupant Program (LOOP), would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution by removing the “limitation permitting Longtime Owner-Occupant Programs.” However, it is important to note that currently, the legislation is only applicable […]
Two life sentences for man who killed Wilmington TikTok star Swavy and local entrepreneur
(This story has been updated to correct Israel Lecompte's age. He is 21.) A young man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the killings of a local TikTok star and another young entrepreneur in 2021. ...
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