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Man who fatally shot Temple student Sam Collington sentenced to decades in prison
The man convicted of fatally shooting 21-year-old Temple University student Sam Collington in late 2021 was sentenced Tuesday to spend 25 to 50 years in state prison. Latif Williams, 19, was found guilty of third-degree murder and related offenses at his trial in February. The shooting happened Nov. 28, 2021,...
Man sentenced for 2021 fatal shooting of Temple Student
Latif Williams, the 19-year-old man who fatally shot Temple student Samuel Collington in November 2021, has been sentenced to 25-50 years in prison, NBC10 Philadelphia first reported Tuesday afternoon. Williams, who was 17 at the time of the crime, was convicted of third degree murder and gun charges in February...
See homes sold in the Cherry Hill area, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Cherry Hill area reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 6 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,791-square-foot home on Merion Road in Cherry Hill that sold for $510,000.
MossRehab in Elkins Park ranked #8 in the nation, Jefferson Abington 13th best in PA
U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospitals ranking was released Tuesday after evaluating more than 5,000 hospitals’ performance across 30 medical and surgical services. MossRehab in Elkins Park received the 8th best ranking in the country for Rehabilitation. To be nationally ranked in a specialty, a hospital...
Wilmington University Law Students Celebrate First-Year Successes
WilmU School of Law’s first Barristers Ball marked a new tradition for future law students to enjoy and unwind from the rigors law school. Completing the first year of law school calls for a celebration, and that accomplishment feels even sweeter for Wilmington University School of Law’s inaugural class. To mark the occasion, students organized WilmU’s first Barristers Ball, an end-of-year tradition at law schools around the country.
Patient strangled to death by hospital roommate in Montgomery County: DA
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - One patient was charged with murder after being accused of killing another patient at a hospital in Montgomery County this week. Kyle Samuels-Robey, 34, and Jacob Gonzalez, 25, were roommates at Norristown State Hospital. On Sunday, Gonzalez was found slumped over his bed and pronounced dead a...
Teenage Girl Shot Dead in West Philadelphia Apartment, Suspect at Large as Community Mourns
A 17-year-old girl has tragically lost her life after being shot in the head inside a West Philadelphia apartment. The incident occurred shortly after 9 a.m. earlier today in the 5900 block of Chancellor Street. The young victim was found inside the apartment and was pronounced dead at the scene, as CBS News Philadelphia reports.
Update: Southeast Pa. under a severe thunderstorm watch Tuesday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch at 8:42 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 10 p.m. for Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. Shielding yourself from approaching lightning: Expert safety guidelines. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk...
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #11, DL Denis Jaquez Jr.
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era. Name: Denis Jaquez Jr. Position: Defensive...
Pennsylvania SPCA to host 'Pittiefest' with special adoption fees
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — The Pennsylvania SPCA will be hosting a special event for pit bulls across all of the rescue's locations. The PSPCA is hosting "Pittiefest," where all classic pit bulls will have their adoption fees set at $5 starting Tuesday, July 16. The promotion runs through Sunday,...
Bucks County Boasts Top Wealthy Neighborhoods in the Nation
The Philadelphia region is home to some of the wealthiest zip codes in the country, including two Bucks County towns. The Philadelphia region is home to some of the wealthiest zip codes in the country, including two Bucks County towns, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Man charged with murdering Philadelphia convenience store clerk
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Philadelphia man accused of shooting and killing a convenience store worker during a robbery in Frankford earlier this month has been arrested and charged with murder, according to police.Police said 37-year-old Kharee Simmons was arrested Tuesday in the 100 block of North 54th Street in West Philadelphia.Simmons was charged with murder, criminal conspiracy, robbery and related offenses.The shooting happened around midnight on Thursday, July 11, inside the Frankford Convenience Store in the 1500 block of Pratt Street.According to police, an officer patrolling Frankford Avenue and Pratt Street was told by a woman that someone was shot inside the...
Annual "Ben to the Shore Bike Tour" raising money for families of fallen first responders
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Happening this weekend, the 37th annual "Ben to The Shore Bike Tour" kicks off from Old City.On Sunday, July 21, more than 2,200 bikers will travel 65 miles from the foot of the Ben Franklin Bridge to the Showboat Resort and Casino in Atlantic City. It's all to help families of fallen first responders."You take one pedal at a time and move forward," said Jack Costello, the associate director of the nonprofit Families Behind the Badge. "We're able to help provide funds to families within days sometimes within hours of the tragedy."Last year, the tour raised $1.2...
PG: Lil Dicky's pitch 'sold me' on joining 76ers
Rapper Lil Dicky played a big role in helping the Philadelphia 76ers land Paul George in free agency. On the latest episode of his podcast, George discussed the 76ers' pitch video to him and how Lil Dicky's remarks in it about saving money helped convince him to join the team.
Four Major Bridges in Philadelphia Area To See Toll Increases
Philadelphia sunset skyline and Ben Franklin Bridge refection from across the Delaware River. Four major bridges in the Philadelphia area, including the Ben Franklin Bridge, are expected to see toll increases that are speculated to take effect on Aug. 1 at the earliest. Four major bridges in the Philadelphia area...
Julissa Boglio-Garcia: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Julissa Boglio-Garcia is a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration program at Peirce College. She began her educational journey at Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) as a part-time student in 2015. “I enrolled at CCP to complete my prerequisites for nursing. I graduated with an Associate of...
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