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PHILADELPHIA, PA — A manhunt is underway in Philadelphia as authorities search for a suspect who escaped custody at Jefferson Hospital. The offender, identified as Richard Renzo, also known as …
Philadelphia Police Seek Man Who Escaped Custody at Jefferson Hospital Read More
BARTO, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Reading Barracks is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a theft case at the Shell Gas Station located …
State Police Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Gas Station Theft Suspect in Berks County Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Kennett Square Police Department has issued arrest warrants for four individuals in connection with a check fraud scheme that allegedly cost a local business approximately $133,000. …
Ex-Employees Charged in $133,000 Check Fraud Scheme in Kennett Square Borough Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — John Russell McNeal II, 35, of Clifton Heights, PA, was convicted by County Court of Common Pleas Judge Alita A. Rovito on charges of attempted murder, …
Man Convicted of Attempted Murder in Chester County Shooting Incident Read More
EXTON, PA — First Resource Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: FRSB), the holding company for First Resource Bank, has announced the recent promotion of Kristen Fries to Executive Vice President and Chief …
First Resource Bancorp Elevates Kristen Fries to Executive Vice President and CFO Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania housing market continues to grapple with a challenging inventory landscape and robust consumer demand, resulting in sustained high median home sale prices. As of October 2023, …
Pennsylvania Housing Market Maintains High Values Amid Tight Inventory Read More
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder for low- and moderate-income taxpayers about the opportunity to save for retirement while also earning a special tax credit in 2024 …
IRS Encourages Low- and Moderate-Income Taxpayers to Save for Retirement with Saver’s Credit Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) along with 11 states recently announced a decisive enforcement action against Prehired, a Delaware-based company offering a 12-week online training program. The company is …
Prehired Ordered to Pay Over $30 Million in Relief for Deceptive Practices and Illegal Loans Read More
Chester County, Pennsylvania is renowned for its rich history, picturesque landscapes, and vibrant tourism and entertainment sector. As a key economic driver, the industry employs 24,809 individuals, making it one …
Chester County’s Tourism and Entertainment Industry: A Flourishing Economic Cornerstone Read More
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced a delay in the new $600 Form 1099-K reporting threshold for third-party settlement organizations for calendar year 2023. The decision, released in Notice …
IRS Delays New $600 Form 1099-K Reporting Threshold to Reduce Taxpayer Confusion Read More