Delaware Valley News

Bristol Township

Newportville Fire Company Could Be Closed By Bristol Township Council

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, July 13, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross According to statements by Bristol Township , they will take a vote to dissolve Fire Service from Newportville Fire Company and have fire services supplied by the four remaining fire companies instead of the current five. Areas within the Newportville fire district will be taken over by the other companies, if…

Crime

Shots Fired, Police Vehicles Damaged In Melee In the Lower Northeast

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, July 12, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross Early this morning, about 2:45 AM Housing Police found a reported stolen car and followed it to the Hill Creek Projects, which is located near Adams Avenue. As officers worked to process the scene, a large crowd emerged and started to get out of control. Within minutes, one male fired sho0ts…

Center City Philadelphia

MLB Draft and All Star Village Held Village Held At Pennsylvania Convention Center

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross It’s All Star Weekend in Philadelphia and that means just about everything dealing with baseball is happening. Including the Major League Baseball Draft. This event was held at the Grand Hall and was a ticketed event. Some draft highlights include The Chicago White Sox selected shortstop Roch Cholowsky out of the…

Center City Philadelphia

Hundreds Of Thousands Walk The Ben Franklin Bridge

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, July 11, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross To celebrate the 100th birthday of the Ben Franklin Bridge, authorities closed it to vehicle traffic and allowed pedestrians to walk the entire span. People walked from Philadelphia to Camden and back. Each direction took about 45 minutes if you made no stops. Traffic around the bridge was gridlocked as people…

Arts & Entertainment

Gene Simmons Talks About His Upcoming Show At Parx Casino

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

ALEX LLOYD GROSS Photo-Delaware Valley News.com Gene Simmons brings up the audience to sing during his shows. by Alex Lloyd Gross Gene Simmons, founder of the band KISS is coming to Parx Casino on July 24, 2026 for a solo show. During an interview, he said “There are no rules to this show. I can…

Fire & Accident

Motorcycle Rider Hurt In Frankford Ave. Crash

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, July 10, 2026

A motorcycle rider sustained serious injuries after a head on accident today, at Frankford Ave. and Eden Street. The crash happened around noon. According to authorities on scene, A truck, owned by Carr-Duff was north on Frankford attempting a left onto Eden Street, when he came in contact with the motorcycle rider who was going…

Fire & Accident

Fire Damages Two Homes In Somerton

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross A house fire caused severe damage to two twin homes this morning on the 10000 block of Dedaker Street earlier today, July 10, 2026. The fire originated in the rear, on a porch deck of one of the homes, before spreading to the other, next door. The homes were twin homes,…

Crime

Arrest Made In Roxborough Murder

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Philadelphia Police announced they have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of Salis Hanrahan, 20, July 8 on the 400 block of Ripka Street. Officers found Hanrahan shot once time to his chest. Reports were that he was working on a house, putting siding on the house when the shooting…

Arts & Entertainment

First Look At All Star Village

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Select members of the media were invited to attend a walkthrough of the All-Star Village, a fan fest–style event held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. It runs this weekend through the All-Star Game, which will be held on Tuesday, July 14. Alex Lloytd Gross Photo Delaware Valley News.com A view from…

Bensalem

Freedom Fuel Network Brings Cheaper Gasoline To Area

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, July 9, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross The price of gasoline has risen to unbearable prices as the Middle East Conflict escalates, then slows down and then escalates again. President Donald Trump had previously demanded gas prices drop to $2.50 per gallon. That is not happening. What is happening is the new Freedom Fuel Network. It is funded…

Bensalem

Habitual Child Predator Arrested In Bensalem

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross 47-year-old Adner Pagan-Fred of Philadelphia is in serious trouble, again. Police said that in mid June of this year, Pagen-Fed went on a social media, dating site and started to chat up with wheat he thought was a 13 year old girl, police said. It was actually an under cover detective…

Crime

Parents Arrested For Child Endangerment After FBI Raid At Northeast Phila Home

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, July 8, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross Thomas Bach Two parents were arrested after the FBI raided their property on July 7,2026. The agents entered the property on the 7100 Whittaker Avenue and were met with a stench and debris all over the house. There were also two children, an 8-month-old infant and a 5-year-old child inside as…

Crime

Philly Police Search For Vehicle In Brutal Hit and Run

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, July 7, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross Security camera images of a vehicle suspected in the brutal hit and run of 20 year old Bryce Wolfe on June 24, 2026. Police said it was about 11:15 PM at the intersection of Kelly and Reservoir Drives . According to police, it appears a a white SUV was traveling eastbound…

Crime

Philly Police Release More Info On Officer Involved Shooting

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross It was on July 2,2026 that Officer Azieme Lindsey, 28/B/M and his partner were dispatched the St.Christopher’s Hospital on Erie Avenue for a male in crisis, police said. The call would come from a family member. That male had previously been trespassed from the hospital and when security told him to…

Community

In Spite Of Weather, Fireworks Explode At Lawncrest Rec Center

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, July 6, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross The weather was not ideal for a fireworks display yesterday evening, rain turned into a torrential downpour in northeast Philadelphia. There was supposed to be a car show in the early afternoon which did happen. In fact there were over 60 classic cars which showed up. Food trucks and large crowds….