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HARRISBURG, PA — A Northampton County man was sentenced to life in prison without parole, plus an additional 20 to 40 years, for the 2018 killing of an 18-year-old in …
Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2018 Bethlehem Killing Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A former corrections officer at SCI Forest pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges stemming from assaults on two correctional officers in training during separate incidents in May 2025, …
Former SCI Forest Officer Pleads Guilty in Assault Case Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia prison guard pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges of violating inmates’ civil rights and falsifying records, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced.
Philadelphia Prison Guard Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Violations Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Five Philadelphia men were convicted at trial Thursday of conspiring to carry out armed carjackings across the region and sell the stolen vehicles for export overseas, U.S. …
Five Men Convicted in Philadelphia Carjacking Conspiracy Case Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Police responded to a wide range of incidents across Wyomissing and surrounding areas on March 17 and 18, including a reported domestic incident involving an arrest, multiple …
Busy Two-Day Police Blotter Reveals Domestic Incident, Arrest, and Crashes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — More than 100,000 Pennsylvania families have claimed $100 state-funded scholarships for their children, totaling $10 million in education savings through the Keystone Scholars program, state officials said …
Pa. Families Claim $10M in Child Scholarships Through State Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Dauphin County man was sentenced this week to up to nearly two years in prison for leading a criminal organization that defrauded central Pennsylvania banks and …
Man Sentenced for Role in $3 Million Bank Fraud Scheme Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — A federal court has entered a consent judgment requiring Segal Arts, LLC, and its owner, Irina Segal, to pay $200,000 to resolve allegations that they improperly billed …
Court Orders Segal Arts to Pay $200,000 in Medicare Fraud Case Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — A California man was sentenced Tuesday to 66 months in prison for his role in a scheme that defrauded banks and the Small Business Administration of millions …
California Man Sentenced to 66 Months for SBA Loan Fraud Scheme Read More
WEST BRANDYWINE, PA — Packed audiences and standout resident performances helped Freedom Village at Brandywine raise $4,330 during its sixth resident-produced musical, “Guys and Dolls,” supporting employee scholarships and community …
Freedom Village Residents Raise $4,330 With “Guys and Dolls” Production Read More