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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Maryland man is accused of following another driver for roughly 26 miles across Chester County before crashing in Upper Oxford Township. State police say he faces aggravated assault and DUI-related charges.
A fireworks dispute in Brewerytown turned into gunfire early Tuesday, wounding three people and prompting a police investigation.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Supreme Court asked the administration for its view on whether to hear a Republican bid to enforce Pennsylvania’s handwritten‑date mail‑ballot rule, reigniting a fight over thousands of tossed votes.
Police say a Wilmington man ran a fencing operation that moved more than 4,300 stolen items to a New Jersey storage unit and flea markets.
A 49-year-old Exeter Township man died after his motorcycle collided with a minivan at St. Lawrence and Shelbourne; the Berks County coroner says the cause is pending.
A 15-year-old was shot Saturday night near West 9th and Jefferson in Wilmington and is in stable condition, police say as detectives investigate.
A Delaware County judge gave Terrence Weh 5.25–10.5 years after a July 14, 2025, West Chester Pike crash that killed Marcellinus Madu. Prosecutors said speed and THC impairment were key to the case.
A West Philadelphia man was sentenced to 20–40 months and six years probation after being convicted of seeking to build explosives for a Syrian extremist group. The district attorney called the term too light and is weighing an appeal.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Upsala Mansion in West Mount Airy is on the market for $995,000 — but the sale comes with a preservation easement that requires an annual Battle of Germantown reenactment on the front lawn.
A 17-year-old was shot near 25th and Allegheny after an argument; police say no arrests have been made. Investigators are asking for tips.
A 30-year-old Bensalem man was arrested after allegedly arranging a sexual encounter with a 13-year-old; he faces felony charges and is being held on $5M bail.
Penn bought 3931 Walnut Street — the former Hummus Grill — edging toward control of the 39th–40th block in University City and lining up a new ground‑floor restaurant.
Community & Society in ...
Jefferson is splitting its Kanbar college into three specialized colleges to sharpen academic identity and court donors and employer partners. The reorganization takes effect next Wednesday, July 1.
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