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Strong Storm Hits Philadelphia, Power Outages and Flooding Reported

Robert K. Lawson January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Strong storm on Dec. 19 brought damaging winds and heavy rain to Philadelphia. Power outages and 50-60 mph gusts knocked down trees and...

Zohran Mamdani raising his hand with confetti and cheering crowd while the New York skyline glows behind

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New York’s First Muslim Mayor Sworn In With Bold Progressive Agenda

Daniel J. Whitman January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Zohran Mamdani sworn in as 112th mayor of New York. He vows to pursue a bold progressive agenda as a Democratic socialist. The...

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3-Year-Old Boy Shot in Foot in West Philadelphia Accident

Daniel J. Whitman January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance 3-year-old boy shot in the foot in West Philadelphia on Jan. 1 Police found a semi-automatic handgun at the scene Child is stable after...

Toyota Tundra pulling away from a liquor store with a shadowy driver tossing tequila into a duffel bag under a streetlight

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Two Men Arrested After Girdle-Covered Tequila Heists in Bensalem

Daniel J. Whitman January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Two Philadelphia men arrested after using girdles to hide stolen tequila bottles in three December robberies. All incidents occurred at...

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Coyote Attack in Warwick Township Sparks Search

Michael A. Turner January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance A coyote attacked a person on Dec. 28 in Warwick Township, Chester County. The victim sought medical care; condition...

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Treb Heining’s 34-Year Confetti Legacy Lights Times Square

James O Connor Fields January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance 3,000 pounds of hand-released confetti light up Times Square each New Year's Eve. Treb Heining has orchestrated the drop for 34 years,...

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Flyers Trade Defenseman Zamula to Penguins for Forward Tomasino

Jordan M. Lewis January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Flyers trade defenseman Egor Zamula to Penguins for forward Philip Tomasino. Zamula cleared waivers and was sent to Lehigh Valley AHL a...

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Lakewood Man Pulled to Ground After Rear-End Collision

Emily Carter Reynolds January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance A driver was dragged after a rear-end collision on Dec. 28. He sustained rib, neck, knee, and facial injuries. Police are investigating...

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Whitehall Township: Bicycle Rider Fatally Struck by Car

Michael A. Turner January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Bicycle rider killed by car on MacArthur Road near Sutler Drive. Crash happened at 1:15 p.m. on Dec. 31. Victim's identity and vehicle...

Disney cast member wearing Indiana Jones gear shielding audience from massive rubber boulder with strobe lights on dim stage

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Disney Cast Member Injured Blocking 400-Pound Boulder at Studios

Olivia Bennett Harris January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Disney cast member injured blocking a 400-pound rubber boulder during the Indiana Jones stunt show. The cast member is recovering after...