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Man gunned down outside Philadelphia corner store months ago; family seeks answers
A man was gunned down while sitting outside a corner smoke shop in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood months ago.Now, his family is asking the public for help in solving his murder."My brother he was like an outgoing person, you know. Played basketball a lot, loved his grandchildren, kept kids around him all the time," said Marvin Wicker's sister, Bernadette Gay.Wicker's family told Action News he was known by his nickname, Fish."He was a real good dude. He was really loved. He's like -- wherever my uncle goes in the City of Philadelphia, somebody knows him," said Wicker's nephew, Damon Gay.Back...
Philadelphia officer injured after car strikes patrol vehicle: Police
A Philadelphia police officer was injured after being involved in a crash on Saturday.It happened just after 5:30 p.m. on the 700 block of Luzerne Street while the officer was responding to a priority call, authorities say.There is no word on what the priority call was related to.Police say the officer's patrol vehicle was struck by another car. The patrol car reportedly sustained damage to the front passenger side.The officer involved was transported to Temple University Hospital for treatment and is expected to be released.No further information has been released on this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.
Delaware River advocate sues feds to protect endangered fish
A Delaware River advocate announced this week it sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in an effort to improve habitats for the endangered Atlantic sturgeon and other aquatic life. The Bucks County-based Delaware Riverkeeper Network announced the suit Thursday, alleging the EPA has failed to finalize standards for dissolved oxygen...
Volunteers across region offer help after Hurricane Helene
Volunteers across the region are coming together to help victims of Hurricane Helene, doing everything from collecting supplies to helping pets impacted by the devastating storm.Giannone Companies Towing in Collegeville has transformed its lot into a drop-off site. The team is collecting emergency supplies to bring down to North Carolina."Anytime we can give back to the community, we're going to do that," said Carmino Giannone, who's organizing the effort with his family.His brother is also collecting goods at Sal's Barbershop in Plymouth Meeting.At midnight, some of Giannone's employees are volunteering their time to drive the goods to North Carolina."They're hooked...
Parker kicks off LGBTQ+ History Month with 2 executive orders, commission expansion
Mayor Cherelle Parker kicked off LGBTQ+ History Month Friday by making history of the old Office of LGBT Affairs. She signed two executive orders and expanded the Commission on LGBT Affairs from six members to 25.
New Trader Joe’s Store Is Scheduled to Open in King of Prussia
A new Trader Joe's store is coming to King of Prussia later this year, its fourth Montgomery County store. Popular grocery store chain Trader Joe’s is planning to open its fourth Montgomery County location later this year, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new store will...
Asking Eric: What’s the best way to tell a co-worker you have to use the restroom?
DEAR ERIC: I haven’t worked in an office for some time. I’ve been working remotely for years, and my last office job was at a small business with just a couple of guys. I need to brush up on my etiquette. At my last place, you could refer to “hitting the can” or whatever and no one batted an eye, but some might consider that a bit uncouth. What’s the best way of telling someone you have to use (or were in) the restroom?
Kennett Square Restaurant One of Most Reliable Places to Eat in Region
La Peña Mexicana has been included in a list of restaurants in the area for owning one of the most reliable and homey resturants. One Chester County restaurant found its place among the unsung heroes in the Philadelphia region who consistently deliver high-quality food, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Man Nabbed After Stealing Apple Watch At Knifepoint, Fleeing Into Patterson: Police
The robbery happened in Litchfield County on Monday, Sept. 30, when the suspect followed a victim home in New Milford after they picked up a FedEx package containing an Apple Watch at their parent's residence, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said on Friday, Oct. 4. The suspect, identified as Philadelphia,...
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