Delaware Valley News

Arts & Entertainment

The Smithereens To Play Sellersville This Weekend

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, November 6, 2026

The Smithereens will be playing the Sellersville Theater this weekend, specifically, November 7,2026. The band continues to tour with two original members (guitarist Jim Babjak and drummer Dennis Diken) despite the unfortunate death in 2017 of founding lead singer, songwriter, guitarist Pat DiNizio. The band’s lead singer for this show will be another noteworthy veteran…

Crime

Hot Head Wanted For Shooting Gun At An Unarmed Person In Northeast Philly

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Philadelphia Police have dug up security footage of an assault that happened back on September 27, 2026. This happened on the 6500 block of Castor Avenue. It was inside a store when an argument happened. The suspect walked in with two other people who are also caught on video. When the…

Central Bucks County

Two Underage Thieves Arrested For Stealing Alcohol At Warrington Supermarket

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, November 5, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross Teenagers will always try to get alcohol. Some use a fake ID, others get an adult to buy it for them. Two children, aged 15 and 16 were stopped by store security at Wegman’s on Main Street. They had a different way to procure alcoholic beverages. They stole it. It was…

Bensalem

Stolen Car From Bensalem Recovered In Holmesburg Section Of Philly

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

Photo by Sal Rosales. by Alex Lloyd Gross Bensalem Police have been investigating a rash of vehicle thefts and attempted thefts from vehicles overnight. During one such incident, a resident encountered a black male crouching next to a neighbor’s vehicle at approximately 4:15 AM. As the resident approached, the male stood up and produced a…

Crime

Police Look For Wanted Felon For Murder and Rape Attempts In Northwest Philly

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Police are looking for the dangerous felon that murdered and tried to rape two different women on November 2, 2026. This happened at a salon on the 6300 block of Stenton Avenue, about 2:07 PM, in broad daylight. The suspect has been identified as Jamal Pistoria. According to law enforcement authorities,…

Crime

Police: Drunk Driver Plows Car Onto Polish Home Grounds and Flips It On Academy Rd

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, November 4, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross It was just after 1:15 PM today, when an alleged drunk driver took his car onto the grass located at the Polish Home Association at 9150 Academy Rd. He uprooted bushes, ripped up a railing and smashed through a fence, before hitting a berm and going airborne . When the car…

Crime

Five Males Get Very Substantial Federal Prison Sentences For Philly Area Carjackings

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross For about a year,three males were carjacking people all over the region, from Northeast Philly, Southampton, Yeadon just to name a few of the locations.They all learned their fate last week. Mikal McCracken, a/k/a “Kal,” age 24, was sentenced to life plus 138 years in prison. Amin Muse, a/k/a “Miyn” and…

Bensalem

Republicans Shell Shocked At Major Upset Losses Last Night

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Bucks County is a crucial, bellwether microcosm of the country. Last night, those that went to the polls and voted showed what they are tired of. The Iran war, attack ads that were relentless and a very unpopular president. KC Tomlinson lost her seat to Bryan Allen. Joe Hogan lost his…

Bensalem

State Rep KC Tomlinson Loses To Bryan Allen

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, November 3, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross In a stunning upset, Bryan Allen won the race for State Representative in the 18th Legislative District which encompasses Bensalem Township and part of Hulmeville Borough. He defeated incumbent KC Tomlinson by almost a 2-1margin, which was bolstered by a large mail in count. Bryan Allen is not a newcomer. He…

Community

Krewstown Road Bridge Closed For Repairs

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

Where: Krewstown Road Bridge over Pennypack Creek, located between Algon Avenue and Rising Sun Avenue. When: Closure starting Friday, October 30, 2026. A reopening date will be determined as the repair work progresses. Walking, rolling, or biking: One sidewalk across the bridge will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists until the start of repair work….

Center City Philadelphia

Information On City leaf Collection and Drop Off Sites

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

The Sanitation Department’s 2026 Fall Leaf Recycling Program begins on Monday, November 2 and runs through Saturday, December 19. The program is one of several services provided by the Sanitation Department to honor the City’s on-going commitment to recycling by helping to reduce the amount of materials that reach the waste stream. During the…

Center City Philadelphia

Pair Arrested For Damaging Liberty Bell

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, November 2, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross US Attorney David Metcalf announced that Sean Gerlach and Dawn Hawa have been charged with tampering with the Liberty Bell which is on display in the Historic Area of Philadelphia. According to court documents, it was on May 16,2026 when the two entered the pavilion where the bell is kept. Gerlach…

Elections

Garrity’s fundraising skyrockets in final weeks of Pa. governor’s race thanks to skill games

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

Stephen Caruso and Jaxon White 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 — Republican Stacy Garrity raised more money in the past five weeks than she did…

Crime

Montco Resident Arrested For Trying To Disarm Police

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Police in Plymouth Twp. arrested Dallas Whitt ANDERSON-JAMES had a protection from abuse order against him from a former girlfriend. That piece of paper did not stop him from contacting her, police said and he did, repeatedly. The victim notified police who contacted Anderson-James after confirming his attempted contact. They also…

Crime

Male In Custody After Shooting Teenager To Death In Port Richmond

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, November 1, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross UPDATE NOV 2 2026 15-year-old Devin Davenport was identified as the victim. The alleged shooter was arrested and his name is John Goodrich. He was arrested without incident outside his parents residence .The motive is unknown, however, many people in the area claim the shooting was over Halloween candy. Original story…