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Crime

Florida Company Impersonated PA State To Scam PA Businesses, Attorney General Said

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, December 23, 2024

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…

Fire & Accident

Two Injured In Bustleton Ave. Crash

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

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…

Arts & Entertainment

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Came To Rock Philly

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, December 22, 2024

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…

Opinion

America’s Future Depends On A Thriving Free Press, And It’s Time We Take It Back

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

VICKI VELLIOS BRINER / For Spotlight PA Photo Photo by Christopher Baxter 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. The press is the only profession specifically named and protected in the…

Crime

Multiple People Charged In South Philly Pharmacy Scam

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, December 21, 2024

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…

Crime

Murder Suspect Arrested In September Killing Of Teenager

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, December 20, 2024

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…

Arts & Entertainment

New Sixers Arena Approved

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

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…

Bensalem

Cellphone Store Robber Gets Up To 10 Years For Feasterville and Bensalem Robberies

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

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…

Center City Philadelphia

Police Release Video Of Center City Porch Pirate

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, December 19, 2024

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…

Center City Philadelphia

Police Raid Philly Pawnshops Arrest Owners For Stolen Goods

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross The owners of three Philly area pawn shops have been indicted and will face charges of trafficking in stolen goods. The value, police said is in the millions of dollars. Society Hill Loan and K&A Money Loan Pawnbrokers (“K&A”), both in Philadelphia, and Lou’s Jewelry and Pawnshop (“Lou’s Jewelry”) in Wilmington,…

Community

PA Gaming Board Fines Live Table Game Studio

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, December 18, 2024

by Alex Lloyd Gross The Pennsylvania Gaming Board announced a fine of $25,000 levied against Evolution US, LLC. They operate a live table game dealer studio in Philadelphia. The fine stems from a nearly 2-day period in which it failed to save surveillance video. This occurred due to a power outage at its studio. While…

Crime

Two Arrests Made In Lower Merion Home Invasion Homicide

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Police in Lower Merion Twp. made an arrest of Kelvin Roberts after he was charged in a December 8, 2024 break in of a home and shooting two people, one fatally, after an attempt to steal guns that he thought were kept in the residence. He actually broke into the wrong…

Central Bucks County

Habitual Shoplifter Arrested In Warrington

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross When Dracup walked into the Target store on Easton Road, in Warrington, police said she concealed merchandise and walked out of the store without paying for anything. She was stopped by store security and police were called. An investigation determined that this was not her first time.walking out of the Target…

Elected Officials

Tik-Tok Looks To US Supreme Court For Lifeline

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, December 17, 2024

by Alex Lloyd Gross The United States Supreme Court has been asked by Tik-Tok for a life saving parson. Congress voted to ban the popular app after it was said the parent company, Bytedance is owned by China. Over 100 million users in the United States use Tik-Tok to watch videos or sell products. Many…

Bensalem

Catalytic Converter Thieves Sentenced

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Six members of a gang of thieves that preyed upon everyday people by stealing their catalytic converters in the middle of the night were sentenced for their crimes. They were prosecuted in Bucks County, but their crimes spanned across the Delaware Valley. Michael Williams, the ringleader and owner of TDI Towing…