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Saladworks Manager Charged with Grooming Teens and Drug Distribution

Jordan M. Lewis January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Richard Brooks, 33, charged with grooming teens and drug distribution at Saladworks and Wendy's. 10 victims aged 15-17 received alcohol,...

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Buddhist Monks Press On After Truck Accident Injures Two

James O Connor Fields January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Two Buddhist monks injured when a truck hit their escort vehicle during a cross-country walk. The 2-dozen-monk group, traveling 10...

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Wallaby Escapes Farm, Saved by Teens in South Jersey

Daniel J. Whitman January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance 3-year-old wallaby escaped from Lots of Love Farm on Dec. 29 Found the next day at a Walmart on the Black Horse Pike Teens and community...

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Officer Shoots Knife-Wielding Man Philadelphia Home; He Is Critical

Jordan M. Lewis January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Officer shot a 31-year-old knife-wielding man in a Philadelphia home on Dec 31 before 3 a.m. The man was left in critical condition; the...

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SEPTA Unveils New Year’s Eve & Day Schedules Amid Road Closures

Olivia Bennett Harris January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance SEPTA introduces special schedules for New Year's Eve and Day. Regional Rail will run weekday schedules with added late-night service on...

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Kutztown Woman Arrested After Shooting Husband

Michael A. Turner January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance 46-year-old Elizabeth McKenna shot her 53-year-old William Kelly during an argument. She called 9-1-1 after setting the handgun on the...

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Ford Focus Demolishes Fence in Hit-and-Run, Driver Turns Himself In

Robert K. Lawson January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Ford Focus demolished a vinyl fence in a hit-and-run at 1 a.m. on Egg Harbor Road. Driver turned himself in at 3 p.m. after the...

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Experts Offer Practical Tips to Smooth Your New-Year Transition

Sarah L. Montgomery January 1, 2026No Comments

> At a Glance > - December's end invites many to review goals and set new ones. > - Experts share advice on letting go, budgeting, and fitness. > -...

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Police Seek Help to Identify Man Who Secretly Photographed Teen Girls

Emily Carter Reynolds January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Police searching for a man who secretly photographed teen girls in a fitting room. Incident occurred Dec. 30 at 3:30 p.m. at Plato's...

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U.S. Stores Open on New Year’s Day 2026, While Banks and Schools Stay Closed

Robert K. Lawson January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Most U.S. retailers stay open on New Year's Day 2026 with possible hour changes Government offices, schools, banks, and most package...