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WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the May 15 filing deadline approaching, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder to tax-exempt organizations about the importance of timely and accurate filing …
IRS Urges Tax-Exempt Groups to File by May 15 to Avoid Penalties Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at addressing SEPTA’s ongoing budget challenges by privatizing its bus operations. The proposal, …
Pennsylvania Legislator Proposes Privatizing SEPTA Bus Operations Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Zyair Dangerfield-Hill, 23, of Philadelphia, was found guilty on Thursday, April 24, of participating in the armed carjacking of a 73-year-old man in the Spruce Hill neighborhood …
Philadelphia Man Convicted in Armed Carjacking of Elderly Victim Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Authorities in Philadelphia are requesting assistance from the public as they work to identify individuals allegedly involved in a series of assaults on Temple University’s campus. Police …
Who Are They? Police Seek Help After Temple Campus Assaults Leave Victims Hurt Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Thursday, April 24, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives adopted two resolutions aimed at improving road safety and raising awareness about critical driving behaviors. Authored by House …
Pennsylvania House Passes Resolutions to Enhance Road Safety Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — A fugitive wanted for an alleged aggravated assault with a firearm in Alabama has been apprehended by Parkesburg Borough Police following a traffic stop earlier this week.
Parkesburg Police Arrest Fugitive Wanted for Aggravated Assault in Alabama Read More
BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that paving operations on Route 332 (Richboro Road) in Newtown and Northampton townships will proceed next week, with …
Route 332 Paving to Impact Traffic in Bucks County Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA – Sean Crawford, 46, was sentenced to 59.5–119 years in state prison on Thursday, April 10, 2025, following his conviction for the years-long sexual abuse of multiple …
Chester County Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Years of Sexual Abuse Read More
MIDDLETOWN TWP, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that trail construction and tree clearing operations will continue on Ellis Road in Middletown Township, Bucks County, as …
Trail Construction to Affect Traffic on Ellis Road in Middletown Township Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Mission Critical Group (MCG), headquartered in McKinney, Texas, announced its acquisition of DVM Manufacturing, LLC (DVM Power + Control), a leading manufacturer of low- and medium-voltage …
Mission Critical Group Acquires West Chester-Based DVM Manufacturing Read More