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SINKING SPRING, PA — A Berks County man has been charged after police said he allegedly committed multiple retail thefts at a home improvement store over several days.
Retail Theft Probe Reveals Repeated Thefts at Sinking Spring Store Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Police handled 20 incidents across Wyomissing on Wednesday, March 25, including a death investigation, a reported fraud, and a sex offense report, authorities said.
Death Investigation, Fraud, and Sex Offense Report Rock Wyomissing Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — A 49-year-old man was taken into custody after police said he allegedly failed to comply with sex offender registration requirements while living in Chester County.
Man Accused of Failing to Register Arrested in Pottstown Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced legislation Wednesday to update the state’s definition of marriage, aligning it with federal law that recognizes same-sex unions.
Will Pa. Law Finally Reflect Same-Sex Marriage Rights? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Two companies are facing felony and misdemeanor charges related to the alleged improper storage and disposal of hazardous waste at a Beaver County facility, the Pennsylvania Attorney …
Hazardous Waste Charges Filed After Fires, $2.4M Cleanup Read More
MALVERN, PA — Activists and community members gathered Wednesday at Vanguard’s headquarters to deliver a petition signed by more than 30,000 people urging the company to stop financing petrochemical projects, …
Activists Deliver Petition Urging Vanguard to Exit Petrochemicals Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Two Lancaster County teenagers were adjudicated delinquent Wednesday in juvenile court after admitting to dozens of felony charges related to manufacturing child sexual abuse material involving manipulated …
Lancaster Teens Adjudicated in Child Exploitation Image Case Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Two women were arrested and charged after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 97 pounds of marijuana from luggage bound for Europe at Philadelphia International Airport, …
Two Women Charged After 97 Pounds of Marijuana Seized at PHL Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A former U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to bribery-related charges after admitting he accepted money in exchange for promises to influence immigration cases, …
Former USCIS Officer Pleads Guilty to Bribery Scheme Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Hummelstown man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges tied to a multi-state scheme that fraudulently obtained more than $2.8 million in pandemic unemployment benefits, federal prosecutors …
Hummelstown Man Pleads Guilty in $2.8M Pandemic Fraud Scheme Read More