December 26, 2024
Fire & Accident
by Alex Lloyd Gross A fire severely damaged a linen storage facility on the 5700 block of Duffield Street,near Foulkrod on Christmas Eve, The fire rekindled itself and raged again during Christmas Day. This caused all kinds of debris to be released into the air. As a result, The Health Department has dispatched inspectors to…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross Philadelphia Police said that a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car on the 300 block of Snyder Avenue at about 9:35 PM last night. According to police, the male was walking in the bike lane when an eastbound car hit him and did not stop. The male has…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross A 32 year old male was arrested after he allegedly returned to Penny’s Garden Tavern after he was asked to leave early this morning about 2:30 AM. It is unknown if he was in an altercation or if the male was just refusing to leave at closing time. He did leave…
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Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As a new presidential administration prepares to take power, people involved in fledgling clean energy projects in…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross Marc Masich a resident of Amhurst New York is in serious trouble with law enforcement in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Police alleged that he was responsible for multiple bank robberies or attempts to rob banks in the area, especially in Bensalem, where he tried twice and hit the jackpot on his final attempt….
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by Alex Lloyd Gross Warrington Police announced that they have arrested Christopher Michael Scott, who resides in the Westminster Apartment Complex on Valley Road. Police said that he was allegedly working with Dustin Rollins to steal packages from the complex where they lived. This happened multiple times and police decided to set up a surveillance…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross PA Corporate Certificates, LLC, could sound like it is a division of the PA department Of State. Attorney General Michelle Henry said that this Florida based company was contacting business owners that need a document called a Subsistence Certificate, which is a legitimate document that costs $40, but is not necessary…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross At least two people were sent to local hospitals, after they were involved in a two vehicle accident last night, about 7:30PM, on the 9100 block of Bustleton Ave. The impact occurred in the northbound lane, when a vehicle crossed over the double yellow line. Police were not sure if that…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross It’s not Holiday Time without a visit from the Trans- Siberian Orchestra. Plain and simple. If you ever saw them before, you know. This band played two shows down at the South Philadelphia sports complex. A matinee and an evening show. This band was born from Savatage , a metal band…
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HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced charges against nine individuals regarding a $20 million Medicaid and Medicare fraud scheme stemming from a South Philadelphia neighborhood pharmacy. Elizabeth Thompson, the registered owner of Broad Street Family Pharmacy, and her husband, Peter Dello Buono — who oversaw daily operations along with pharmacist Frank Bengermino — are…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross It was during the late night hours of September 22, 2024 when police found 16 year old William Honesty clinging to life on the grounds of Martin Luther King High School. He had been shot multiple times in his chest. Medics were there within minutes but could not save him. He…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross ALEX LLOYD GROSS FILE PHOTO- Delaware Valley News.com The Wells Fargo Center will not be used for Sixers games when the new arena is built. City Council approved a new Sixers arena, called 76ers Place is be built where the Fashion District Mall is. Many feel the arena was rammed through…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross Raheem Sanders- Workman 23, of Philadelphia was found guilty after a trial this week. He was charged with two different cellphone store robberies , one in Bensalem and the other in Feasterville. Workman was part of a crew that stole $49,000.00 worth of phones. He will serve between four and 10…
Read More about Cellphone Store Robber Gets Up To 10 Years For Feasterville and Bensalem RobberiesCenter City Philadelphia
by Alex Lloyd Gross A porch pirate has been caught on video , taking a package from a center city porch on December 8,2024 and walking away with it. This male made no attempt to cover his face. Taking packages is risky. Not only do you run the risk of being caught on security camera…
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