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The Conflicting Visions To Fund SEPTA and Pa.’s Other Public Transit Agencies, Explained

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, August 17, 2025

Kate Huangpu and Katie Meyer 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 — As another acrimonious week ends in Pennsylvania without a finished budget, Democrats and Republicans…

Crime

Fire Officials Announce Line Of Duty Death Of Longtime Bristol Township Firefighter Ed Margavich

Written by Dan Doyle, August 16, 2025

by Dan Doyle | August 16, 2025 BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, PA — The fire service community in Bucks County is mourning the loss of a veteran firefighter and leader. Life Member, Past Chief, and Fire Police Captain Ed Margavich of the Third District Volunteer Fire Company (Station 14) died this week from injuries sustained while performing…

Crime

Philadelphia Police Arrest Sixth Suspect In 2022 Roxborough High School Shooting

Written by Dan Doyle, August 15, 2025

by Dan Doyle | August 15, 2025 PHILADELPHIA — Nearly three years after the deadly ambush outside Roxborough High School that claimed the life of 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde, Philadelphia police have announced the arrest of a sixth suspect. Zaakir McClendon, 20, is now charged with murder, five counts of attempted murder, and related offenses in…

Bensalem

Male Gets County Prison Stalking Bensalem Woman

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Matthew John Bustin, 34, from King Of Prussia Pa. will be living at the Bucks County Prison for the next nine to 23 months. He became obsessed with a Bensalem woman who he began following. Once the police were called, it is scary to learn just how far Bustin’s obsession was…

Community

Northeast Government Seminar Held At Canstatters

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

A question and answer session was held last night at Canstatters in the Northeast. About 30 different state and local agencies set up tables, along with elected officials to meet with constituents and find out what is on the minds of the people that put them in office. Alex Lloyd Gross Photo-Delaware Valley News.com Sheriff…

Arts & Entertainment

Tom Rush and Alice Cooper Play Two Different Venues Tonight

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Tom Rush is a gifted musician, songwriter and performer, whose shows offer a musical celebration…a journey into the tradition and spectrum of how music can passionately touch the lives of people everywhere. His distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a treasure…

Community

No Deal On Transit Funding. Problems On The Horizon

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, August 14, 2025

by Alex Lloyd Gross You can blame the Democrats or Republicans, or both. The bottomline is that there has been no deal on public transportation funding, which means locally, SEPTA will be making cuts to service . The cuts will come just as students are starting to go back to school. Some bus routes will…

Bensalem

Levittown Man Charged In Robbery, Armed Confrontation Before Bensalem Police Shooting

Written by Dan Doyle,

by Dan Doyle | August 14, 2025 BUCKS COUNTY, PA — A Levittown man wounded in an officer-involved shooting in Bensalem earlier this month is now facing a barrage of new felony charges tied to an armed robbery in Philadelphia and a violent roadside confrontation. Prosecutors say John Thomas Mathis, 44, robbed a Metro by…

Crime

Two Common Criminals Wanted For Multiple Gunpoint Robberies In South Philadelphia

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Philadelphia Police are looking for two black males who they say are responsible for at least three armed robberies of people minding thier business in South Philadelphia. One of those victims is a 68 year old man. On July 30, 2025, at 10:00pm, the victim, a 68 year-old male, was walking…

Crime

Feds Arrest Three Males For $2 Million Armored Car Robbery

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, August 13, 2025

ALEX LLOYD GROSS FILE PHOTO DELAWARE VALLEY NEWS.COM BRINKS CAR ROBBERY IN PHILADELPHIA by Alex Lloyd Gross Federal agents arrested Daishaun “Daisha” Hughes-Murchison, 30, Brian Wallace, 31, and Trayvine Jackson, 31, all of Philadelphia. They were all charged with robbery interfering with interstate commerce (Hobbs Act robbery) and use of a firearm in furtherance of…

Fire & Accident

Two Injured In Crash On Torresdale Avenue

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Last night about 9:30 PM, police and EMS were called to the intersection of Torresdale and linden Avenue for a traffic accident. One vehicle was traveling south and the driver was not paying attention. She made a left turn in front of an SUV. Both drivers sustained minor injuries and were…

Crime

Police Respond To Shooting In Tacony

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex lloyd Gross Just before 7:00 PM an argument happened n the 6000 block of Torresdale Avenue. Police said that argument turned into a fight and then a gun was pulled. Police said one person tried to disarm the gunman but in the process a male was shot at least one time. A civilian…

Center City Philadelphia

Summer Camp Employee Beats Up Juvenile Lifeguard In Warrington

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, August 12, 2025

by Alex Lloyd Gross Thomas Shubert, 53, worked at Camp America which is in Warrington Twp. Pa. In the middle of July, he was walking by the pool area where a 16 year old male lifeguard was on duty. The lifeguard greeted him politely and Shubert ignored the greeting. The juvenile repeated his greeting at…

Community

Suspended Lower Moreland Mechanic Arrested For Fake Truck Inspection Scam In NE Philly and Montco

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross According to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele, Fares Farhat, 50 ran “A+ AutoInspections” and “A Plus Auto Care LLC,” from locations on Philmont Avenue in Lower Moreland, as well as on Torresdale Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia. According to authorities, Farhat did have a vehicle inspection license but it was suspended….

Bensalem

Amber Howard Brings basketball Clinic To Bensalem With State Senator Frank Farry

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, August 11, 2025

by Alex Lloyd Gross Amber Howard used to play basketball at Benslem High School a few years ago. She graduated and is now attending University at Buffalo, home of the 2025 Women’s WNIT Champions. She currently plays for their team. Howard returned to host a three hour camp where she taught basic skills to children…