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Pedestrians walking down Philadelphia street with rain‑swirled traffic and snowflakes falling on skyscrapers.

Snow & Rain Hit Philly Commute

Daniel J. Whitman December 30, 2025No Comments

> > At a Glance > - Snow and rain will hit Philadelphia Tuesday morning, with snow showers north of the PA Turnpike and rain along I-95. > - First...

A 50-year-old man raises arms to defend himself with nighttime train platform and fleeing suspects on westbound train

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Three Attackers Beat 50-Year-Old Man After He Disarmed Knife Thief

Sarah L. Montgomery December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Three attackers beat a 50-year-old man after he disarmed a knife-wielding assailant at a Philadelphia SEPTA station. The attack occurred...

Rusty woodchipper standing alone on suburban street with golden sun casting warm light and fog curling around its edges

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Woodchipper Accident Claims Man’s Life in Lower Southampton Township

Michael A. Turner December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance A man in his late 60s was killed in a woodchipper accident on Dec. 22, 2023. The incident occurred on Valley View Drive in Lower...

Dark‑clothed figure breaking into Our Mother of Consolation Church in twilight with a glowing security camera light and a doo

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Police Release Footage of Church Break-In in Chestnut Hill

Olivia Bennett Harris December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Police released surveillance footage of a man breaking into Our Mother of Consolation Church on Dec. 20, 2025. The suspect was last seen...

Shattered wooden bench with faint handprint under autumn trees and lantern casting eerie light on distant silhouette.

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Human Remains Found in Cumru Township Could Be Missing 27-Year-Old Travelle Martin

Michael A. Turner December 30, 2025No Comments

> At a Glance > - Human remains were found in Cumru Township on Dec. 28, 2025. > - The site matches the last known location of Travelle Martin, a...

Woman in white dress walking toward headstone with misty Mediterranean backdrop near Saint‑Tropez and a funeral procession

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Brigitte Bardot’s Private Funeral in Saint-Tropez on Jan. 7

Robert K. Lawson December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Brigitte Bardot will be buried in Saint-Tropez on Jan. 7. A ceremony will be broadcast on two large screens at the port and Place des...

Victim lies on street with police tape and shattered storefront behind at dusk in North Philadelphia.

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Fatal Shooting in North Philadelphia Leaves Man Dead

Emily Carter Reynolds December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Fatal shooting in North Philadelphia at 7:57 p.m. Victim pronounced dead at 8:25 p.m. Police urge public tips via anonymous line Why...

Nine Yorkshire terriers peeking from a cluttered North Philadelphia room with warm light from a grimy window and dog beds

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Nine Yorkies Rescued After Owner’s Death in North Philly

Jordan M. Lewis December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Nine purebred yorkies rescued from a North Philadelphia home after the owner died. Owner was an illegal breeder with more unaltered dogs...

FBI agent standing at daycare building with scattered Somali children

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FBI Ramps Up Minnesota Fraud Probe After Viral Day-Care Video

Jordan M. Lewis December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance FBI surges resources to Minnesota amid viral video exposing alleged day-care fraud. Investigation targets more than a dozen...

Crumpled e‑bike lies abandoned on Route 73 with scattered leaves and shattered glass and a distant SUV reflected in light.

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49-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Killed in Burlington County Hit-and-Run

Sarah L. Montgomery December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance 49-year-old e-bike rider was struck and killed in a hit-and-run on Route 73 in Burlington County. The crash occurred just after midnight...