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Center City Philadelphia

City Prevails On Slave Mural Issue In Historic District, Trump Administration Will Appeal

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, February 18, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross U.S. District Judge Cynthia Rufe ruled in favor of the city, ordering the restoration of the murals that President Donald Trump had ordered removed from the historic area. The Trump administration said it would appeal the ruling. When John Adams and George Washington were presidents of the United States, the U.S….

Elected Officials

Remembering When Jesse Jackson Campaigned For President In Philly

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, February 17, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross Jesse Jackson died early today from progressive supernuclear palsy. He had been hospitalized from that disease since November 2025. He was 84 years old. Jackson was a prime figure in being a vocal proponent for civil rights. He wold travel the country , standing up for Black people that he felt…

Community

Children Baked Pretzels With the Police In Middletown

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross A few lucky children got to spend the morning at the Philly Pretzel Factory in Middletown (Bucks County)Pa, as the local police department held an event to foster community relations with school aged children. The purpose was to show children how pretzels were made. It was a partnership between the police…

Crime

Police look For Robbery Suspect From Torresdale Ave.

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Philadelphia Police are looking to apprehend the male responsible for the robbery of a woman who was waiting for a bus on the 6900 block of Torresdale Ave. This robbery happened at 5:28AM on February 5, 2026. It was caught on video. According to [police, the woman was approached by an…

Community

Shredding Event Held At Roosevelt Mall

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, February 16, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross About 350 people were expected to arrive at Roosevelt Mall this morning for a paper shredding and household electronics drop-off event. According to Vikton Kagan, from State Rep. Sean Dougherty’s office, “Our office is doing this in conjunction with State Reps. Jared Solomon and Anthony Bellmon. Their districts are really close…

Bensalem

Three Vehicle Crash Affects Street Road Traffic In Bensalem

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, February 15, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross Eastbound traffic was disrupted on the 1900 block of Street Road in Bensalem last night. A three vehicle crash was to blame. According to authorities, one vehicle was slowing in traffic when an SUV plowed into the back of a vehicle operated by a woman from New Jersey. Her vehicle then…

Crime

Shooter Gets 30 to 60 Years In Prison For Fatal Strip Club Shooting In Morrisville

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, February 14, 2026

Pedro E. Rodriguez, 29, of Trenton NJ Will be in state prison in Pennsylvania for the next 30 to 60 years for the fatal shooting of Mekhi Norman who was trying to help bouncers at the On the Border strip club on Pennsylvania Avenue in Morrisville. This happened Aug 29,2024. Police said that Rodriguez was…

Central Bucks County

Bucks County Inmate Re Captured By US Marshals After Escape

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Shawn Dempsey 57, of Waynesboro Pa, was housed in the Bucks County Prison and needed to go to University Of Pennsylvania Hospital, for a procedure on January 27,2026. He was not guarded. Instead he signed and agreement not to leave the hospital, authorities said. The exact nature of his charges is…

Crime

Former Falls Fire Chief Sentenced To Probation In Child Abuse Case Involving Injuries To His Infant Daughter

Written by Dan Doyle, February 13, 2026

by Dan Doyle | DelawareValleyNews.com FALLS TOWNSHIP, PA — Former Falls Township Fire Chief Brian Salt, who once led emergency responders and was later arrested for abusing his infant child, was sentenced to probation after a Bucks County judge determined that no additional jail time was necessary. Brian Salt appeared in Courtroom 510 of the…

Bensalem

Did You See It? SpaceX Launch Was Visible In Region

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross A SpaceX rocket, carrying four astronauts (two Americans, a Russian, and one from France), successfully launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida at 5:15 AM. Just five minutes later, the rocket could be seen in this region, if you knew where to look. To the south and southeast, the overnight/early morning sky…

News

It’s Never A Good Time To Play On Frozen Lakes and Rivers

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, February 12, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross It’s winter and that means freezing cold. Lakes , streams and rivers get frozen over and they are attractive to play on. A free place to ice skate, a fun experience with a family pet, until it’s not. No matter how cold it gets, there is always a danger that ice…

Crime

One Arrest Made, More To Come In Northeast Bus Stop Robbery

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, February 11, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross One female, is under arrest and facing robbery assault and other felony charges after she was arrested for a January 2026 robbery of a 66 year old woman who was waiting for the Route 59 bus at Castor and Benner Street. At least two offenders exited a red Jeep SUV, and…

Crime

Two Males Get Multiple Life Sentences In Northeast and Northwest Gang Killings

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Bishop Chris Byard, 27, was convicted of three counts of first-degree murder and related charges, while his co defendant Daquan Bishop, 28, was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder. Byard was sentenced to three consecutive life terms and Bishop was sentenced to two consecutive life terms. The two were found…

Bensalem

Levittown Male Arrested Again For Lower Southampton and Bensalem Burglaries

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, February 10, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross Richard Sturts was arrested late last month and charged with the burglary of Wilson’s Pub, which is located on the 1800 block of Brownsville Road in Lower Southampton Twp. Police allege that Sturts broke out the front window of the bar using a center punch type device. Once inside, he took…

Crime

Suspected Car Thief Gets Himself Shot and Arrested By Off Duty Sheriff Deputy

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross An alleged car thief is in the hospital after being shot multiple times overnight. Police said an off duty sheriff deputy saw the male attempting to steal a vehicle on the 7300 block of Bunting Place. Police said t was about 3:30 AM when this happened. The sheriff deputy, who was…