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PARKESBURG, PA — Parkesburg Borough police are investigating a reported vehicle theft and asking residents along Strasburg Avenue and Main Street to review home surveillance footage. According to police, investigators …
Red SUV Emerges as Key Clue in Parkesburg Vehicle Theft Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia man has been indicted on a federal assault charge after prosecutors alleged he struck a U.S. Postal Service employee in the head with a heavy …
Federal Indictment Alleges Postal Worker Attacked With Metal Pipe Read More
GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA — A new generation of Griffins will soon take the field as Gwynedd Mercy University prepares to launch women’s flag football, giving student-athletes another opportunity to compete …
Gwynedd Mercy Kicks Off a New Era With Women’s Flag Football Read More
CLAYMONT, DE — A 74-year-old New Castle man faces felony charges after allegedly striking a Meineke Car Care Center employee with his vehicle during a dispute over a repair bill …
Repair Bill Dispute Turns Violent, Police Charge Driver Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Prison Board appointed Brian Sheller as warden at its Aug. 19 meeting, elevating the facility’s acting leader as the county pursues operational improvements …
Veteran Law Enforcement Leader Takes Charge of County Prison Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — A man accused of attempting to steal baby formula from a Target store was arrested after allegedly fleeing officers and discarding a loaded handgun during the …
Baby Formula Theft Call Ends With Gun Charge, Police Say Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Treasury Department donated about $1,600 in unclaimed musical instruments Thursday to a nonprofit that will direct them to Harrison-Morton Middle School in Allentown, expanding access for …
Unclaimed Instruments Strike a Chord for Allentown Students Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Shapiro administration reaffirmed Pennsylvania’s commitment Wednesday to community-based disability services after the U.S. Department of Justice withdrew its reliance on longstanding federal guidance, a shift state …
Pennsylvania Backs Community Disability Care After DOJ Shift Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Comcast introduces Xfinity Shield, a first-of-its-kind platform for intelligent home protection. Xfinity Shield leverages AI capabilities embedded across the nation’s largest converged network and Xfinity Gateway technology …
Comcast Launches Xfinity Shield, Redefining Intelligent Home Protection Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Democrat Brandon Dukes narrowly won Tuesday’s special election in Butler County’s 12th District, flipping a longtime Republican seat and positioning his party to expand its Pennsylvania House …
Dukes Win Expands Democrats’ Pennsylvania House Majority Read More