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A 26-year-old Millville motorcyclist died after a crash on the Walt Whitman Bridge that closed Philadelphia-bound lanes as officials investigate the collision.
Court filings say a St. Cloud man was charged after prosecutors allege he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl who once lived in Venezuela.
Two afternoon shootings in Philadelphia left one man dead and another hospitalized. Police are investigating and asking witnesses to call the tip line.
A Houston man was arraigned after authorities say his vehicle struck and killed a tractor-trailer driver on I-78 in Bethel Township. Police say they located the suspect in Louisiana and are seeking dashcam footage.
An early‑morning crash on the Schuylkill Expressway at Montgomery Drive killed one person and left lanes closed while state police investigate.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A donor‑backed Pope Leo Village will fund 26 affordable homes in Sharswood and Brewerytown, pairing students and faith groups with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia.
A basement fire at Carrie Court Apartments in Phoenixville forced evacuations early Wednesday; crews controlled the blaze and no injuries were reported.
Weather & Environment in ...
Highs near 82°F Friday with scattered afternoon showers. Minor tidal flooding possible Saturday night.
Two bodies were found inside a Wilmington home on the 1300 block of 7th Street Thursday; neighbors say the landlord discovered the victims after months of complaints about a foul odor.
Community & Society in ...
Pennsylvania extended the LIHEAP deadline to May 8, 2026, giving households more time to apply for cash and crisis heating grants.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Jefferson Health says it wants to cover GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs for employees but can’t absorb the bill after large insurance losses tied to prescriptions. Leaders are tightening coverage as manufacturers adjust prices.
Ali Chandler was sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in 2024 to Hobbs Act charges tied to two violent home invasions that injured elderly victims.
SWAT and multiple police units surrounded a home in East Oak Lane Wednesday after a man barricaded himself inside on the 7000 block of Old York Road.
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