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Crime

PA Supreme Court Rules On Life Sentences For Second Degree Murder Convictions

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, March 28, 2026

Kent M. Wilhelm / 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 — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has struck down mandatory life sentences for people convicted of second-degree murder…

Community

House Votes To Raise PA Minimum Wage

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, March 27, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross This week the Pennsylvania House Of Representatives voted to raise the state minimum wage to $15,00/hr. That bill is expected to be signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro, as soon as senate republicans sign off on it. That means it could take a week or next year, or not until…

Community

What Roads Are Closed For the No Kings Rally Tomorrow?

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

Tomorrow, protests across the country will take place against President Donald Trump-. Some of them will be small gatherings, while others in center city will be large, with guest speakers and lots of attendees. I(f you have to go into Philly tomorrow, be advised of the following road closures. The following streets will be closed…

Bensalem

Bucks County DA: Bensalem Public Adjuster Scammed Clients For Claims Money

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan said that Michael Joseph Breitenbach, 53, owner of Patriot Public Adjusting, LLC, represented several homeowners for claims. When the insurance company settled the claims, Breitenbach allegedly did not pay his clients, but instead kept the money. The alleged misappropriation happened from September 2023 through September…

Crime

Montgomery County DA Clears Officers In Fatal Lower Merion Shooting

Written by Dan Doyle, March 26, 2026

by Dan Doyle | DelawareValleyNews.com NORRISTOWN, PA – March 26, 2026 — An investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting in Lower Merion Township has concluded that the use of deadly force by police officers was lawful, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of Feb….

Community

Outrage Over Proposed $1.00 Per Ride Uber/Lyft Tax

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, March 25, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross Most Philadelphians do not make $250,000 per year with a yearly Cost Of Living Adjustment. Mayor Cherelle Parker does. That is why she is feeling no pain about introducing a bold tax for ride shares in the city. Previously, she went to 20 cents a ride, then bumped it up to…

Crime

Dog Taken From Outside Home In Olney

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross UPDATE: TWO HOURS AFTER THIS STORY WAS POSTED A GOOD SAMARITAN HAS RETURNED THE DOG TO IT’S OWNER. POLICE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THE MALE THAT TOOK THE DOG Police are asking for help and a resident is frantic after a pet dog ( a Petterdale Terrier named Mocha) was taken…

Fire & Accident

Tractor Trailer Slams Into SEPTA Bus On Academy Rd

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, March 24, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross A tractor trailer, hauling Amazon goods plowed into the rear of a SEPTA bus that was on Academy Ro0ad, near Eden Street about 8:40 AM today. The bus driver and at least one other passenger sustained injuries from this crash and were taken to local hospitals with none life threatening injuries,…

Community

Auditor General Finds Problems With Tullytown Borough Police Rehire

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross TULLYTOWN, PA — A publicly released compliance audit by the Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General found that Tullytown Borough continued paying a disability pension to a police officer after rehiring the individual, despite governing rules that prohibit such payments once an officer returns to duty. The March 18, 2026 audit…

Fire & Accident

Errant Driver Slams Car Into Trees and Almost Hits House In Mayfair

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, March 23, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross About 10:30 AM police, fire and medics were called to Sackett and Levick Streets in the Mayfair section of the city for an accident. Upon arrival, a car was resting on a hill, near a house after knocking over bushes and damaging trees on the front yard. Apparently, from police on…

Opinion

“Budget Politics, Paycheck Pain: Washington’s Gridlock Hits Working Americans”

Written by Dan Doyle,

By Dan Doyle | DelawareValleyNews.com When Government Shuts Down, Working Americans Pay the Price When the federal government fails to pass a funding bill, the consequences don’t land in the halls of power they land in the kitchens and living rooms of working Americans. Transportation Security Administration officers, federal law enforcement personnel, air traffic controllers,…

Crime

Male Gets Convicted Of Kensington Gunpoint Robbery Of Pharmacy

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Michael Nixon, 31, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was convicted at trial of robbery which interferes with interstate commerce (Hobbs Act robbery), using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and two counts of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance after a robbery of a…

Crime

Baby Reunited After Being Stolen With Car In West Philly

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, March 22, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross Police still have not made any arrests after a one year old baby , asleep in the backseat of a car was stolen, along with the car yesterday, along the 4000 block of Lancaster Avenue in Philadelphia. Police said the driver left the car unsecured , while they went inside a…

Bristol Borough

Vehicle Flips On Pond Street In Bristol Borough

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross A driver, suspected of being intoxicated ruined his vehicle and damaged two others just after 9:00 PM March 21, 2026. He crashed into a parked vehicle, on the 600 block of Pond Street, near Wood. Street. Police on scene said the driver was south on Pond, when he veered from the…

Bensalem

Family Fun Day Held In Bensalem

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, March 21, 2026

by Alex Lloyd Gross It was billed as a Family Fun Day. It was actually a great way to get out of the house and take the family to the Bensalem High School for a few hours of fun. There was something for everyone, from parents, to children, and even tweens who are difficult to…