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One of America’s most decorated Vietnam Veterans will share his extraordinary story of courage, sacrifice, and resilience during Washington Memorial Chapel’s annual National Purple Heart Day observance on Friday, August 7. Hosted …
Washington Memorial Chapel to Honor Purple Heart Day With Veterans Service Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — A Wilmington man has been charged in connection with an attempted burglary and a series of alleged thefts and trespassing incidents following a monthlong police investigation. According …
Weeks of Break-Ins End With Wilmington Man’s Arrest Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia police are asking for the public’s help identifying multiple individuals in connection with a vehicle vandalism investigation after 16 parked vehicles had their windows smashed during …
Who Smashed 16 Parked Cars in One Street Rampage? Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A Kennett Square man is facing a harassment charge after police said he repeatedly contacted an individual by phone and text despite the unwanted communication. According …
Over 90 Calls? Kennett Square Man Faces Harassment Charge Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest in connection with an arson investigation following an early morning fire last …
Who Is Police Searching For After Early Morning West Chester Fire? Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched a government-wide initiative to recruit military veterans into trucking, seeking to address workforce needs by connecting former service members with …
Transportation Department Launches Veteran Trucking Recruitment Campaign Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — A Child’s Light has received a $6,500 grant to fund immediate trauma therapy for Chester County children, expanding a program designed to move young patients into private …
A Child’s Light Grant Targets Youth Therapy Wait Times Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Lebanon County jury convicted a Northumberland County man Wednesday of rape and related offenses involving the sexual abuse of a preteen child more than a decade …
Lebanon County Jury Convicts Man in Child Rape Case Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A Kennett Square man has been charged after police alleged he threatened to kill a woman during a phone conversation, prompting the victim to seek a …
Threat to “Kill You With Your Own Gun” Leads to Arrest Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — An Allegheny County judge convicted a former Pittsburgh Mercy employee Tuesday of diverting charity tickets intended for children, sentencing her to probation and ordering more than $57,000 …
Charity Ticket Fraud Brings Probation, $57,347 Restitution Read More