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Man who allegedly damaged a police vehicle while wearing a banana costume arrested
A suspect accused of damaging a Philadelphia police vehicle while wearing a banana costume during an illegal car meetup last month is now in custody.The Action Cam was in Plymouth Township on Wednesday morning as 18-year-old Shane Thomas was arrested at his home.The dangerous and violent scene unfolded two weeks ago. Hundreds of people and vehicles gathered for approximately a dozen car meetups that ended with thousands of dollars and damage and a police officer injured.Videos from social media are part of the police investigation, and police say there was one person involved who stuck out in particular."The man was...
St. Francis of Assisi working to find new classrooms for students after fire
Classes at St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield, Delaware County, are canceled for the rest of the week after a fire destroyed the building Monday evening.The building has a gaping hole in the roof, and windows remain shattered while classrooms are covered with burnt debris."It doesn't feel real, honestly," Melanie Altobelli, whose children attend the school, said. "It's heartbreaking. It's really sad to see in person."While the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigates what caused the fire, school officials are focused on determining the next steps for the 150 affected students.The building that caught fire housed pre-K,...
Saleem Smith Charged With Murder Of Jeremy Johnson
Norristown police officers found Smith on the sidewalk outside of an apartment building at 360 E. Marshall Street after he placed a 911 call at 4:08 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9., the district attorney's office said. A 9mm semiautomatic handgun was found lying on the floor of the building's entryway in plain view.
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...
New Parents ‘Beyond Impressed’ by Church Farm School, the Second-Best All-Boys High School in Pennsylvania
Since 1918, Church Farm School has helped young men find their passions through a community of role models that foster collective success. “I had a child who was searching for more individualized attention, and he advocated for himself to change schools,” said Malvern resident Tabitha Mabie. “Some were simply out of my budget; some didn’t fit his personality. Some were just too far or not as diverse as we wanted. A friend suggested Church Farm School.”
Coatesville’s New Fitness Court: A Step Towards Community Health and Wellness
Coatesville, Pennsylvania, is taking a significant stride in promoting public health and fitness with the launch of its new outdoor Fitness Court® at Victor Abdala Sr. Memorial Park. Set to debut on August 16th, this state-of-the-art facility represents a commitment to community well-being and accessible exercise options for residents.
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.
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...
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