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Felon, Andre Lamont Armstrong, Charged With Arson: PD
Andre Lamont Armstrong, 56, of Chester, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 23, according to court documents. Armstrong was wanted in connection to a "suspicious" vehicle fire in the 1600 block of Huddell Avenue around 2:10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, police detailed in a release. In surveillance videos, police saw...
Overdose deaths drop in Philadelphia
Fatal drug overdoses have fallen in Philadelphia for the first time in five years. The big picture: Overdose deaths are declining rapidly nationwide, but still claim the lives of more than 100,000 people a year. By the numbers: After a record high in 2022, Philly's overdose deaths dropped 7% to...
2 men accused in fatal South Street shooting plead guilty to 3rd-degree murder
Quadir Dukes-Hill and Nahjee Whittington accused in the fatal mass shooting along Philadelphia’s South Street two years ago pleaded guilty Monday afternoon just moments before they were set to go to trial.
Grand jury indicts trio charged in fatal AC boardwalk shooting
ATLANTIC CITY — Three Philadelphia men were indicted by a grand jury on murder and weapons charges in the death of a woman shot in the head along the boardwalk in August. Police were called to the boardwalk in front of the Flagship Resort on the northern end of the boardwalk in the pre-dawn house of Aug. 1 where two women were found on a jetty shot in the head, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds.
Man pleads guilty to some charges in shooting at West Philly Eid al-Fitr celebration
One of the suspects arrested in connection with a shooting during an Eid al-Fitr celebration in West Philadelphia earlier this year has pleaded guilty to some of the charges. He was the only adult charged in the shooting.
Philadelphia mom has reservations about CDC’s expansion of gun violence data
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Maxayn Gooden is still reeling over the death of her 18-year-old son Jahsun Patton. She recalls her phone conversation with a police detective who confirmed the news while...
Two Pennsylvania Cities Named Best Foodie Cities in U.S.
When it comes to foodie cities, Pennsylvania has a lot to offer. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are two cities that stand out in the culinary world. Both cities are making their mark when it comes to food scenes that offer variety, quality, and uniqueness. According to a recent study by WalletHub,...
This Famous Philadelphia, PA Pizzeria Is Teaming Up With An Awesome New Jersey Taproom
Some people may disagree, but New Jersey is the pizza capital of the Northeast, if not the entire country. We've got some of the best local mom-and-pop pizzerias that serve up the perfect pie, and when you're at the Shore a boardwalk slice is a must. However, our neighbors in...
Philadelphia homicides drop; Mayor Parker says work needs to continue
It's not the story angle on crime that people are used to hearing: the number of homicides in Philadelphia is dropping. Last month, the number reached a level the city hasn't seen in nearly a decade.The 6abc Data Journalism Team found there were 10 homicides in the city in September. That number is the lowest number of homicides in one month since April 2015 when there were six homicides.It's encouraging news for people like Michelle Kerr-Spry who is director of programs at Mothers in Charge, which supports family members whose loved ones were victims of homicides."I'm thinking that the work...
Businesses in South Jersey help victims of Helene with donations drop off
Taking a day off from harvesting, Marsha Gaventa spent part of Tuesday organizing bags of supplies.The Cedarvale Winery in Logan Township is also now serving as a drop-off location where donations are being collected to help hurricane victims in North Carolina."I can't imagine being in that situation and just a little bit that we can do to collect items I just want to be able to help people," said Marsha Gaventa, who owns the winery with her husband.Last week, Marsha Gaventa said she received a text message from a friend asking if she would join the call to help after Hurricane...
Yeadon Warehouse’s Value Is Up 41 Percent From Two Years Ago
A Yeadon warehouse, one of the largest industrial buildings in Delaware County, recently sold for $59 million, a 41 percent increase in value since it was purchased two years ago, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 468,000 square-foot building at 6250 Baltimore Ave. had been bought two years...
Rutledge’s George Family Recalls Their Family Feud Experience
The Family Feud contestants in the George Family include, (from left) Dylan Terenick, Kelsey Hansen-Terenick, Aaron Kintsche, Alyssa Kintsche and Geoff George. The George Family from Rutledge competed on “Family Feud” earlier this year and saw their performance with the rest of the nation when the shows aired last week, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times.
Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square Celebrates 100 Years of Caring
Residents, staff and guests at Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square celebrated two key anniversaries with a Sept. 19 gala and other events in September and October. 2024 marks two momentous anniversaries for Dunwoody Village: the 50th anniversary of its founding as one of the Delaware Valley’s first continuing care retirement communities and the 100th anniversary of the original Dunwoody Home.
George Washington Wood Bed & Breakfast, a 142-Year-Old Victorian Hits the Market
The historic George Washington Wood Bed & Breakfast, a 142-year-old Queen Ann Victorian in Conshohocken has hit the market. The historic George Washington Wood Bed & Breakfast in Conshohocken is now on the market for $3.2 million, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The three-story, 142-year-old Queen Anne...
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