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Women who lost children to Philadelphia gun violence prepare for emotional Mother's Day

PHILADELPHIA - Mother's Day is a celebration for women to celebrate their role as mothers, but for many women in Philadelphia, the day is a solemn one. As Philadelphia continues to battle its ongoing gun crime crisis, many women are mourning the loss of children who died as a result of violence. FOX 29's Steve Keeley spoke with a group of mothers treated to a spa day by Glossy Nails in North Philadelphia as they prepare to mark an emotional Mother's Day without their children. Glossy Nails Boutique and Sixx Degrees Media partnered to give the group of mothers the special day. Michelle De Jesus lost two sons to gun violence and she says Mother's Day never gets easier. She says she lost one son in the month of July and the other son in August, making the summer months difficult for her. "I know God wanted his sons so he took them, but the guns have got to stop. It's really sad," she said. Movita Johnson Harrell, a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, also lost two sons to gun violence. Movita Johnson-Harrell, who lost her own son to gun violence, discusses the recent shootings in Philadelphia.The faces of her two sons were plastered across her t-shirt and on a poster as she spoke on Good Day Philadelphia. Harrell says she has been fighting against gun violence on the front lines after her first son was killed in a case of mistaken identity.

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Police arrest man accused of sexual assault in University City

Philadelphia police announce the arrest of Ticquarn Thomas, 21, of North Philadelphia, after they say he sexually assaulted a woman in University City on May 2. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police announce the arrest of a man who they say sexually assaulted a woman in University City last week. On Tuesday, May 2, police say a sexual assault occurred on the 3800 block of Chestnut Street, just steps away from U-Penn's campus. U-Penn's Department of Public Safety reported that the victim told police she was approached by a person who threatened to harm her with a weapon while she was taking out the trash. MORE HEADLINES Police later identified the suspect as 21-year-old Ticquarn Thomas of North Philadelphia. Thomas was taken into custody shortly after 3 p.m.

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Organization found 'red flags' in evaluations of Philadelphia prisons: 'It's a real crisis'

PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania non-profit organization claims it found several red flags during evaluations of Philadelphia's five prisons, days after city's first prison break in a decade. Ameen Hurst, 18, and Nasir Grant, 24, sprung themselves free from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center around 8:30 Sunday night, investigators said. Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney told reporters the duo missed three headcounts before prison guards realized they were missing Monday afternoon.Sources tell FOX 29 that holding cell doors and a door to an outside recreation yard were left unlocked.

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Chester County man accused of sexually abusing 4 children

The DAs office says John Stevens, 54, of West Chester, has been arrested and charged for the sexual assault of two girls and two boys who were between the ages of 5–8 years old. WEST CHESTER, Pa. - The Chester County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday that a Chester County man accused of sexually abusing four children is in custody. The DA's office says John Stevens, 54, of West Chester, has been arrested and charged for the sexual assault of two girls and two boys who were between the ages of 5–8 years old. Stevens is charged with multiple counts of aggravated indecent assault of a child, endangering the welfare of children, corruption of minors, and related offenses, according to officials. MORE HEADLINES "These young and innocent children were violated in unimaginable ways by a person who had responsibility to keep them safe. This horrific betrayal will certainly affect their entire family," said DA Deb Ryan.

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'Dirty dozen': Environmental group names largest polluters in Philadelphia region

BERLIN - MARCH 23: An electricity pylon stands in front of the exhaust pluming from the main chimneys of the black coal-fired power plant Heizkraftwerk Reuter West March 23, 2007 in Berlin, Germany.

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Search for missing climbers continue at Alaska's Denali National Park

Clouds partially obscure Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America, as seen from inside Denali National Park, Alaska, on September 22, 2022. (Photo by Patrick T.

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To improve kids' mental health, some local schools turn to later start times

(Photo by Kerem Yucel/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) DREXEL HILL, Pa. - In the hours before he's due at Upper Darby High School, senior Khalid Doulat has time to say prayers, help his mother or prepare for track practice.It's a welcome shift from last year for him and thousands of students at the school, which pushed its start time back by more than two hours — from a 7:30 a.m. start time to 9:45 a.m. One goal for the change: to ease strains on students that were more visible than ever coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic."I’ll be honest, I’ve been much happier in the mornings," Doulat said.

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Twitter's new blue check rules expose election offices to spoof accounts

on Twitter used to be easy. The account for the city commissioners who run elections, @phillyvotes, was the only one carrying a blue check mark, a sign of authenticity.But ever since the social media platform overhauled its verification service last month, the check mark has disappeared.

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Violence prevention forum held in North Philly to engage youth, increase safety in communities

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A local chapter of a national non-profit is on a mission to curb the gun violence epidemic and Saturday, sponsored a violence prevention forum in North Philly, with the goal of increasing safety in communities for young people and improving relationships with law enforcement."I feel like if the youth sees a Black police officer then they would be more inclined to want to follow their steps," 18-year-old attendee Kareem said.The Philadelphia chapter of 100 Black Men, along with several law enforcement agencies, held a panel Saturday aimed at reaching the youth of the city as Philadelphia faces a critical time in violence that largely affects young, Black men and, in turn, their relations with police."I’m hoping to inspire some of these young people to just be someone who impacts change in their community," Lt. William Slaton said.Lt.

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Hundreds attend Chester prayer vigil to mourn 2 boys killed by Amtrak train

CHESTER, Pa. - A Delaware County community is mourning two young boys killed by an Amtrak train as hundreds of people turned out at a Chester park in their memory.Heartbreak and raw emotion at Martin Luther King Memorial Park Friday night, as the community gathered just feet away from the Amtrak train tracks where two children were killed.The young lives of 9-year-old Jahaad Atkinson and 12-year-old Ayhir Womak were honored, as Ayhir’s sister remembered her brother and classmate at Chester Community Charter School."Even though you may not know my brother, you might not see my brother, you all may not be around my brother, but you are all going to miss a lot, because he was the best person up here," Aihyana Womack described her brother to those gathered.RELATED COVERAGE: 2 children struck and killed by train in Chester, parents of the victims sayHis grandfather, David Jones, remarked, "It’s unbearable how it happened, but I’m not the one to question it, for a reason."The children were struck by a Washington D.C. bound train Saturday afternoon minutes after a neighbor warned them to get off the tracks.

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Man performed illegal surgeries on dogs without veterinary license, Pennsylvania SPCA says

EPHRATA, Pa. - The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating individuals in Pennsylvania for performing illegal surgeries on dogs. According to the agency, the PSPCA's Law Enforcement team executed a search warrant at a property in Ephrata on Wednesday. Authorities say a man was accused of performing illegal neutering surgeries on animals without a veterinary license. On Tuesday, a PSPCA law enforcement officer and a detective from the Lancaster County District Attorney's office visited a victim who said the man performed surgery on her dog in the barn of the property and returned the pet unconscious and bleeding, according to officials. When the owner took her dog home, it was bleeding profusely and its gums were turning white from blood loss, leading the owner to seek emergency care, police say. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAuthorities say the emergency veterinary clinic determined the surgery site was not cleaned or clipped and that the neuter was not successfully performed, causing bleeding. Investigators later found the man who allegedly performed the surgeries did not have a state license registered in his name. "It is clear that the individual in question is not only taking advantage of pet owners seeking affordable veterinary options but is also putting pets in imminent danger," said Julie Klim, PSPCA CEO. "We are lucky in this case that the owner sought emergency care for her pet, but we may not be able to say the same for others who used this service.

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Fanta Bility case: Former Pennsylvania police officers face sentencing in girl's shooting death at game

SHARON HILL, Pa. - Three fired police officers who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges in the death of an 8-year-old girl killed when they opened fire outside a high school football game near Philadelphia are set to be sentenced Friday.Former Sharon Hill officers Brian Devaney, Devon Smith and Sean Dolan have pleaded guilty to 10 counts each of reckless endangerment. Investigators say they could not determine which officer fired the shot that killed Fanta Bility on Aug.

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Bryan Kohberger seen in new bodycam video as Washington State University releases additional videos, documents

WASHINGTON - Bryan Kohberger is seen pushing back at a Washington State University police officer after an October traffic stop in newly released bodycam video made public Thursday evening, giving a new glimpse at the prior life of a suspected quadruple murderer."I think you know why I stopped you," the officer tells Kohberger. "You ran the red light.""What actually happened," Kohberger replies, "is I was stuck in the middle of the intersection.

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Philadelphia sheriff warns about hiding suspects after arrest of wanted fugitive: 'You don't wan't this smoke'

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia law enforcement officials are warning residents against harboring wanted fugitives as they continue to search for suspects wanted for multiple crimes. Sheriff Rochelle Bilal and Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner held a joint press conference on Wednesday morning to announce the arrest of a man known as one of "Philadelphia's most wanted fugitives." According to Bilal, on Tuesday morning, members of the Sheriff's Fugitive Warrant Unit, U.S. Marshals and Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit arrested Gregory Burnett in Darby, Pennsylvania. Burnett is accused of fatally shooting a 31-year-old man on the 5000 block of Marion Avenue on August 16, 2020. Related Philadelphia's law enforcement leaders are enlisting the help of the public to catch nearly a dozen murder suspects who have been roaming the streets of the city for years, some since 2019.In November 2020, the DA's Office approved murder charges against Burnett, who has two prior violations for firearms, authorities say. Bilal says weekly fugitive lists published by the sheriff's office is helping to bring fugitives to justice. "Let me just say this.

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More than 20 stores temporarily closed at Reading Terminal Market

Workers at a bakery inside Reading Terminal Market as the indoor mask mandate is reinstated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S, on Monday, April 18, 2022. Philadelphia is bringing back its indoor mask mandate beginning April 18 after a 50% increase i PHILADELPHIA - More than 20 stores are closed at Reading Terminal Market on Thursday, according to the farmer's market. Officials with the market say the temporary closures are due to an electrical issue inside the facility. The following stores are being impacted by the electrical issue: There is no word on when the electrical issue will be resolved, allowing the stores to reopen. This is a developing story.

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Democrats move pro-union amendment out of divided Pa. House

View of the Pennsylvania State Capitol in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on April 2, 2023. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images) HARRISBURG, Pa. - A proposed workers' rights amendment to the state constitution passed the narrowly divided Pennsylvania House on Wednesday, the first step in a process that, if successful, will take years to complete.Democrats in control of the chamber moved the proposal over to the Republican-controlled state Senate on a 102-99 vote.

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Pennsylvania Senate backs bill to narrow Philly commuter tax

PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania's state Senate voted Wednesday to pare back a Depression-era law that allows Philadelphia to impose a commuter tax on suburban residents.The bill passed, 28-21, with every Republican and one Democrat backing it. However, it likely faces a chilly reception in the state House of Representatives, where Democrats have a one-seat majority.Under the bill, Philadelphia would lose the authority to impose a wage tax on people who work from home, even if they work for employers located in the city.

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'Toodles is home!' Poodle revived with Narcan in Kensington finally gets his forever home

PHILADELPHIA - It's official - Toodles is saying ‘toodles’ to the animal shelter, and ‘hello’ to a second chance at a happy life!Toodles' heartbreaking journey began when he and his owner were found unconscious and unresponsive by Good Samaritans in Kensington last month.The tiny poodle was rushed to the hospital, and revived with Narcan.

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EPA agrees to make Pennsylvania cut Chesapeake Bay pollution

A fisherman tests his skills from the shoreline at Fort Smallwood Park in Baltmiore as the sun rises over the Chesapeake Bay on August 12, 2020. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) BALTIMORE - Pennsylvania must minimize its outsized role in polluting the Chesapeake Bay, according to a proposed settlement agreement announced Thursday that would subject the state to increased oversight from federal environmental officials.The agreement comes after other jurisdictions in the bay’s watershed — Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and the District of Columbia — filed a lawsuit in 2020 arguing Pennsylvania wasn’t pulling its weight in their collective effort to reach a 2025 pollution reduction goal.

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Missing sisters last seen 3 years ago in Pennsylvania found safe; Mom turns herself in

WASHINGTON - Missing sisters, Hanna Lee and Skye Rex, who were last seen with their mother three years ago in Pennsylvania, have been found safe, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).The nonprofit company made the announcement Wednesday via social media using age-progressed images of the girls.Missing sisters who were last seen with their mother two years ago in Pennsylvania may be in the D.C. region.NCMEC shared a statement on behalf of the children’s father, John Rex the same day. "I’m so grateful for everyone’s support in helping us get to this day," the statement reads.

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Pennsylvania police department offering bag of Doritos to 'check your product' on 4/20

website that they are willing to check any "product" for free that residents want to bring to the station. "For your troubles you will get a regular size bag of Doritos," said the department.Police added that anyone willing to turn in their "dealer" will receive a family size bag of Doritos. "With that being said, if you need help with substance abuse issues, please contact Cumberland-Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission [email protected] for assistance," said the department.

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Employee at Lehigh County Giant to be charged after putting sewing needles in food packaging: PSP

BLOOMSBURG, UNITED STATES - 2022/08/18: The logo of Giant is seen on the exterior of its store in Bloomsburg. Giant operates more than 190 grocery stores across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and New Jersey.

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Missing sisters last seen 3 years ago in Pennsylvania found safe

WASHINGTON - Missing sisters, Hanna Lee and Skye Rex, who were last seen with their mother three years ago in Pennsylvania, have been found safe, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The nonprofit company made the announcement Wednesday via social media using age-progressed images of the girls.Missing sisters who were last seen with their mother two years ago in Pennsylvania may be in the D.C. region.The siblings were last seen on March 17, 2020, with their mother Lashada Lee in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania.

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Police issue warning about car thefts targeting specific models in Pennsylvania

The windshield of the vehicle was removed and left on the owners front lawn, according to police. GPS data last tracked the car roughly 20 miles away in Cinnaminson, New Jersey.

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Temple University releases findings, recommendations from independent public safety audit

General view of campus life at Temple University, in Philadelphia, PA, on a frisk early spring day of March 27, 2019. (Photo by Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - The results of an audit examining public safety at Temple University have been released, revealing a need for improved community relations, assertive leadership and city-wide collaboration. According to the university's Public Safety Department, 21CP Solutions conducted an "external, independent review" of campus safety services from the Temple University Police Department.

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Highly invasive disease threatening trees all across New Jersey and Pennsylvania

DISTRICT TWP., Pa. - First, it was spotted laternflies. Now, it's a highly invasive disease that could be affecting trees at neighborhood parks, college campuses, and nature parks all across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Horticulturists say beech leaf disease is rapidly spreading across the area, causing beech leaves to darken and crinkle, which ultimately prevents photosynthesis and kills beech trees. SKY FOX drone flew high above the District Township Conservation and Recreation Area in Berks County where forestry experts say many beautiful beech trees are being killed.

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Police: Former student wanted for making threats against Pennsylvania prep school on Instagram

BENSALEM, Pa. - The former student of a Pennsylvania prep school is accused of using Instagram to make violent threats towards the school building.The Bensalem Police Department on Tuesday said a threat was made against Holy Ghost Prep School that caused a brief shelter-in-place. Authorities believe 30-year-old Christian DeFlorio, a former student at the school, posted the threatening video on Instagram. Police say DeFlorio is currently in Miami, Florida and not a threat to students at this time. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESDeFlorio owns a white 2019 Alfa Romeo with red interior and a Pennsylvania license place of KGE-2435, police said. He is being sought on charges of making Terroristic Threats and related charges.

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You need to make this much to be 'middle class' in Philadelphia

Boat in front of Philadelphia Skyline with Schuylkill River Park Boardwalk, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by: Jumping Rocks/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Middle class is a term we hear quite a bit when talking about social hierarchy.

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Delaware State Police: 4 charged in multi-state scheme to lure drivers from cars by rear-ending them

David Hinson (top left), Michael Caldwell (top right), Mahkiya Powell (bottom left), and Tonnaire McNair-Matthews (bottom right) are all facing charges connected to a multi-state scheme to lure drivers out of their cars after crashes. WILMINGTON, Del. - Delaware State Police have arrested four men involved in a crime spree across the state and Pennsylvania in a scheme to lure drivers from their vehicles. According to authorities, on April 14, around 6:30 a.m., troopers responded to Marsh Road and Naamans Road for a suspicious vehicle. The report came from a 911 call where a driver said she was being "brake-checked' by a black Jeep Grand Cherokee. Police say the Jeep stopped in front of the driver, causing them to stop.

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Toddler crawls through White House fence

WASHINGTON - A toddler on Tuesday earned the title of one of the tiniest White House intruders after he squeezed through the metal fencing on the north side of the executive mansion.U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division officers, who are responsible for security at the White House, walked across the North Lawn to retrieve the tot and reunite him with his parents on Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Supreme Court hears Christian mail carrier's religious tolerance case

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court is being asked to decide under what circumstances businesses must accommodate the needs of religious employees.A case before the justices Tuesday involves a Christian mail carrier in rural Pennsylvania. He was told that as part of his job he’d need to start delivering Amazon.com packages on Sundays. He declined, saying his Sundays are for church and family.

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Winning numbers! Philadelphia deli sells $2 million lottery ticket

PHILADELPHIA - Hoagie with a winning ticket on the side? Visiting the local market is about to have a whole new meaning for one lucky customer!Fishtown Market on the 2300 block of East Norris Street in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood has sold a $2 million ticket.The jackpot-winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash was drawn on April 16 and matched all five balls: 3-9-10-18-25Prizes must be claimed with one year of the drawing date.

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Chester calls on Pennsylvania leaders for help as city navigates turbulent financial struggles

CHESTER, Pa. - The mayor of Chester called on state leaders in Harrisburg to dip into a multi-billion dollar rainy day fund to help the decades-long financially-strapped suburb of Philadelphia. Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland and members of city council will head to Pennsylvania's capitol in hopes to hammer out a plan to get $8 billion directed to Chester.The city of more than 32,000 has been designated a "financially stressed municipality" since 1997, and some believe it's in danger of becoming disincorporated and divided. As Chester tries to navigate turbulent financial waters, Mayor Kirkland claims the state-appointed receiver keeps preventing local solutions to Chester's money woes. One of those proposed solutions involves a plan to sell Chester's water system to Aqua PA for $440M. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES"With $12M separate from the $440M up front - which would have helped the city with its financial woes - the receiver instead decided not to have that conversation," Kirkland said. When reached for comment, Receiver Michael Doweary told FOX 29 that courts on both the federal and county level have been clear.

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Pennsylvania-based retailer David's Bridal files for bankruptcy for second time

PINOLE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 17: An exterior view of a Davids Bridal store on April 17, 2023 in Pinole, California. Wedding retailer David’s Bridal has filed for bankruptcy protection and warned that it is prepared to lay off over 9,000 workers at its CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. - David’s Bridal has filed for bankruptcy protection, the second time for the chain in the past five years.The announcement Monday arrives days after the company, one of the largest sellers of wedding gowns and formal wear, said it could eliminate more than 9,200 jobs across the United States.

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Teen gets trapped in claw machine in attempted theft

Carowinds in North Carolina. (Credit: Carowinds) CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A 13-year-old boy had to be rescued from a claw machine after he attempted to steal a prize, amusement park officials said. Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the incident happened Sunday afternoon."Carowinds was made aware of a 13-year-old male that had climbed into the Cosmic XL Bonus Game (a claw machine), manufactured by Elaut, located in Thrill Zone, for attempted theft," officials said in a statement to FOX Television Stations.

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Teamsters Local 830 on strike against Liberty Coca-Cola, in Philadelphia

JUNIATA PARK - Teamsters Local 830 went on strike Sunday against Liberty Coca-Cola, the largest Coca-Cola bottler and distributor, serving New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.The union represents 400 members at Liberty Coca-Cola’s Philadelphia plant, in Philadelphia’s Juniata Park neighborhood. Their contract expired April 15.Both Liberty Coca-Cola and the union stated they were in intensive contract negotiations several months, but have been unable to reach an agreement.

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Lincoln University shooting wounds 2 at spring event; suspects sought

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. - Two people are being sought in a shooting that wounded two others at a university in southeastern Pennsylvania over the weekend, authorities said.Lincoln University security officials said the shooting happened at about 10 p.m. Saturday during "Yardfest," an annual spring event at the Chester County campus near Oxford.Lincoln University's president, Brenda Allen, said in a statement that "a gun was discharged causing two non fatal injuries." The female victims, who were not university students, were taken to Christiana Hospital and were listed in stable condition.Marc R.

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David’s Bridal looks to sell company, stays mum about possible layoffs

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4 dead, 1 driver arrested after 2 cars collide on Schuylkill Expressway

PHILADELPHIA - An early morning crash ended with the death of four people and one man arrested Saturday.Police say the crash happened on the Schuylkill Expressway near the Roosevelt Boulevard exit around 1:45 a.m.According to officials with the Pennsylvania State Police, a car driven by a 31-year-old man crossed lanes of traffic, hitting another vehicle.The man’s car spun around and overturned several times before stopping on the right shoulder of the northbound Roosevelt Boulevard off-ramp.The car he hit was pushed forward into a bridge pillar on the highway, killing everyone inside, state troopers said.MORE HEADLINES:The 31-year-old driver is identified as Victor Spizzirri. He was taken to Temple University Hospital with moderate injuries.

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Police: 2 arrested, 2 sought in scheme to lure drivers from their cars in Delaware

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Philadelphia Mayoral Race: Chester activists push back against controversial comments on trash hauling

CHESTER, Pa. - Residents and environmental activists gathered Friday at a Chester park to denounce the controversial words spoken by Philadelphia mayoral candidate Jeff Brown during Tuesday night's debate. When asked about tons of garbage being trucked to Chester from Philadelphia for processing at a trash-to-energy plant, Brown said his concerns are with the people of Philadelphia. "Chester is Chester I’m worried about Philadelphia and how their lives are what would come first is what would be best for Philadelphia," Brown said from behind a podium on Tuesday. That comment rattled the cage of Chester residents who say they are fed up with the quality of life in the beleaguered river town of 33,000 on the banks of the Delaware River.Chester residents speak out after a question and answer of where Philly's trash ends up during the mayoral debate raises eyebrows and continues to be a topic of sharp conversation."You are a pimp, and we will not be prostituted for pollution and that goes for all the candidates in Philadelphia," Zulene Mayfield said on Friday.The City of Chester is paid $5M yearly by Covanta to process 3,500 tons of waste every day. According to a Covanta spokesperson, a study shows that the plant does not pose a health risk of any kind o people living nearby and the plant operates below its federally regulated standards. Still, activists argue the plant is a source of asthma in children and has driven down property values. "Chester is not a dumping ground, no trash has to come here, it should not be here and it shouldn’t be in Philadelphia," Rep.

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Officials: 4 arrested for selling heroin, fentanyl to undercover officer in Pennsylvania parking lot

Zachary Herbst, Sheila Conway, Robert Sampson, Justin Conway STROUDSBURG, Pa. - A Pennsylvania man who was arrested for selling drugs to an undercover officer told police that he purchased fentanyl in Kensington to later resell in Monroe County, authorities said. Zachary Herbst, 26, was in a car with his mother, Sheila Conway, and two others when he allegedly sold five bags of heroin/fentanyl to an undercover officer outside a Wawa in Stroudsberg.The arrest follows a two-month investigation into Herbst during which authorities learned that he made frequent trips to Kensington and Paterson, New Jersey to buy drugs for resale. Kensington is over 100 miles away from Monroe County and the drive normally takes about two hours.

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Blowback from a comment regarding Philly's trash during the mayoral debate continues

CHESTER, Pa. - Representative Carol Kazeem is reacting to comments made Tuesday evening during the FOX 29 Democratic Mayoral Debate broadcast on FOX 29.During the debate, news anchor Shiba Russell asked candidate Jeff Brown about the concerns of Chester residents. Brown, believed to be one of the leading candidates in the sprawling campaign for mayor, said, "Chester is Chester.

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Pennsylvania mom strangled son to death because of financial problems, documents say

HORSHAM, Pa. - A Montgomery County family has been left in shambles after officials say an 11-year-old boy was killed by his own mother, who then tried to drive her car into the ocean at the Jersey Shore.Police were called to a house 500 block of Privet Road in Horsham Township Tuesday when a man said he discovered his son dead in the master bedroom.The boy's dad told police the 11-year-old had slept in bed with his mom the night prior, but the door was locked the next morning, and his wife's car was missing.Officials say an investigation revealed that the boy's mom, identified as 50-year-old Ruth DiRienzo-Whitehead, killed her son as he slept in her bed.MORE HEADLINES:She then fled to Cape May and drove into the ocean until her car was inoperable. After walking to Wildwood Crest, she was taken into custody.credit Michael Voll (credit Michael Voll)While inside the family home in Montgomery County, officials in Cape May alerted Horsham Police that they found Dirienzo-Whitehead's SUV partially submerged in the ocean at The Cove, just off Beach Avenue.Dirienzo-Whitehead is a realtor in Horsham and owns a property in Wildwood Crest, according to officials.A belt was found on the floor of the partially submerged vehicle during a search, the district attorney's office says.The boy's death was determined to be ligature strangulation by homicide, according to an autopsy.Documents say she told police her son had been upset and crying on and off all day about their financial difficulties.

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2 women arrested, charged with stealing $450K from employer, Chester County DA says

WEST CHESTER, Pa. - Two Chester County women have been arrested for stealing $450,000 from their employer, Chester County officials said.The announcement came Wednesday from the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, saying 22-year-old West Chester resident Mikayla Zeigler and 25-year-old Danielle King, of Chadds Ford, reportedly stole $450,000 from their employer, a doctor in West Chester, between October 2020 and August 2021.In addition, the two are charged with trying to sell items, valued at over $1 million, that belonged to the doctor.Officials outlined an extensive scheme by the women, stealing from the doctor and spending that money on themselves.According to officials, King and Zeigler convinced the victim to use an electronic banking system, which allowed them access to accounts of the victim and his businesses. They worked in positions where they had control over banking and access to checks, debit cards, credit cards and account numbers.MORE HEADLINES:The two women left their jobs suddenly August 25, 2021.The doctor took note of a large amount of money he thought was stolen from various bank and credit card accounts and alerted Chester County detectives in September of 2021.Authorities said detectives found the defendants stole $256,950.88 through 80 unauthorized payments from four of the victim’s bank accounts.The women then allegedly put the money into their bank accounts, Paypal accounts, Applecard accounts and car and student loan payments, between January and August 2021.The women are also accused of stealing $108,302.00 from January through August 2021, using credit cards.

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DA: Mom charged for murdering son, 11, in her bed; driving car into ocean at Cape May beach

MONTGOMERY COUNTY - A Pennsylvania family left in shambles after officials say an 11-year-old boy was killed by his own mother, who then tried to drive her car into the ocean at the Jersey Shore.Police were called to a house 500 block of Privet Road in Horsham Township Tuesday when a man said he discovered his son dead in the master bedroom.The boy's dad told police the 11-year-old had slept in bed with his mom the night prior, but the door was locked the next morning, and his wife's car was missing.Officials say an investigation revealed that the boy's mom, identified as Ruth DiRienzo-Whitehead, killed her son after he went to sleep around 9:30 p.m.MORE HEADLINES:She then fled to Cape May and drove into the ocean until her car was inoperable.

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West Reading chocolate factory ignored gas leak warning before deadly explosion, lawsuit says

WEST READING, Pa. - A Pennsylvania candy-maker ignored warnings of a gas leak at its chocolate factory and bears responsibility for a subsequent explosion that killed seven workers and injured several others, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.The family of Judith "Judy" Lopez-Moran, a 55-year-old mother of three, filed what their lawyers called the first wrongful-death suit against R.M. Palmer Co.

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West Reading explosion: Demolition to begin after chocolate factory blast kills 7 people

WEST READING, Pa. - A devastating explosion claimed the lives of seven innocent people after it leveled a historic chocolate factory, leaving a West Reading community to pick up the pieces in so many ways.Seven people were killed, and several others wounded in the powerful blast at the R.M Palmer Co. plant last month in West Reading, Pennsylvania, which is about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia. One survivor was pulled from the rubble hours after the explosion rattled windows and shook houses.Rescue workers searched for days in the hopes of pulling more survivors to safety, but their heroic efforts came to a tragic end for several families.RELATED COVERAGE: West Reading explosion: 7 confirmed dead, all accounted for after blast rocks chocolate factoryNow, as a community tries to rebuild emotionally, the town is doing the same physically. West Reading Mayor Samantha Kaag announced that a demolition project will begin Wednesday at the site of the deadly blast, where debris and parts of the factory still remain.The demolition will remove the north-facing wall from Building 1, which officials say is in danger of collapse. RELATED COVERAGE: West Reading community joins together to support families, first responders following devastating explosionA crane was delivered to the site Tuesday, which temporarily closed Penn Avenue.

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