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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is rolling into the holiday season with a major victory for older adults, announcing more than $10 million in new funding for the Commonwealth’s 52 Area …
Holiday Boost for Seniors: New Funding and Protections Spark Statewide Cheer Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials are urging residents to stay vigilant, warning that scammers are increasingly targeting consumers with schemes designed to steal money, personal information, and peace of mind …
Holiday Alert: Pennsylvania Sounds Fraud Warning as Scammers Target Season Cheer Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency highlighted major strides in reducing gun violence, expanding victim support, and strengthening community safety this …
Holiday Spotlight on Safety: Pennsylvania Showcases Big Gains in Fighting Violence Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester Police arrested a 44-year-old borough resident earlier this month after officers responded to a reported disturbance and determined that two people had allegedly been …
Disturbance Call Leads to Alleged Handgun Threat in Early-Morning West Chester Incident Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester Police say a routine encounter with a parked vehicle earlier this month resulted in the arrest of a 22-year-old Exton man after officers allegedly …
Late-Night Traffic Check Leads to Firearms and Drug Allegations in West Chester Read More
NEW CASTLE, DE — Detectives with the New Castle County Police Drug and Human Trafficking Investigations Team have arrested a 45-year-old man following a months-long investigation that authorities say uncovered …
Massive Drug Seizure Unveiled: New Castle Man Charged After Months-Long Probe Read More
NEW CASTLE, DE — Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police have arrested a 25-year-old man after an attempted online sale of a stolen dirt bike led investigators …
Stolen Dirt Bike Tip Unravels Bigger Mystery in New Castle County Case Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a rapid series of moves touching nearly every corner of the federal government’s veterans’ services, the Department of Veterans Affairs this past week announced major changes …
VA Unveils Sweeping Shake-Up: Benefits Restored, Backlogs Slashed, and Billions Reallocated Read More
MARPLE TOWNSHIP, PA — Marple Township Police have charged a 38-year-old man after a missing juvenile from Philadelphia reported that she had been held against her will and sexually assaulted …
Alleged Abduction in Marple Woods: Police Charge Registered Offender Read More
MORGANTOWN, PA — Authorities in Caernarvon Township say a swift staff response stopped three inmates who allegedly attempted to escape from Abraxas Academy earlier this month.
Fence-Climbing Escape Attempt Sparks Rapid Response at Berks Youth Facility Read More