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| Adoptive Mother and Boyfriend Charged in Murder of 14-year-old Grace Packer of Abington |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/08/17 7:08 pm | updated: 01/08/17 7:08 pm |
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Charges have been filed against both the adoptive mother and her boyfriend in the case of a missing 14-year-old Abington girl found dismembered in Luzerne County last fall. Authorities described the entire gruesome incident as part of a rape-murder fantasy shared between the couple. 41-year-old Sara Packer and 44-year-old Patrick Sullivan have been charged with kidnapping, rape, murder, and related offenses.
They had been planning the murder of Grace Packer for nearly one-year.... Read More |
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| Salt Truck Stuck in Wires on 202; Charges in Abington Teen's Death; Ft. Lauderdale Shooter Charged |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/08/17 3:01 am | updated: 01/08/17 3:01 am |
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| A snowplow/salt truck driver got caught in power lines and a traffic light in Delaware County on Saturday afternoon. It happened early Saturday afternoon on northbound Rt. 202 in Chadds Ford near Rt. 1. The driver was attempting to shake or 'bump' salt from the front to the back by raising the trailer. He either didn't realize how high he raised it or how low the lines were but he struck and got stuck under the wires and traffic light. Area businesses and homes lost power for a short... Read More |
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| No Pants Subway Ride Philly on Sunday; Man w/ Sword and Gun at City Hall; Walker Shoots 1 Way Driver |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/07/17 3:49 am | updated: 01/07/17 3:49 am |
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| The annual No Pants Subway Ride is scheduled for this Sunday. It started in 2002 by NYC-based comedy group Improv Everywhere and has grown to include cities all over the world. The concept is simple, get on the subway and take off your pants (keep your underwear on, no indecent exposure). This year, laundry delivery service company Got Laundry? is sponsoring the Philadelphia event and will be collecting pants or other items for donation to shelters. If you want to participate, just show... Read More |
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| Two Vehicle Crash In Philly, Body Found In York, Turnpike Rates Increase |
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 by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 01/06/17 8:56 pm | updated: 01/06/17 8:56 pm |
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| A two vehicle crash in Center City on Friday morning left two people injured and a truck rolled over on its side. The crash happened on the 1500 block of Arch Street at around 4:45 am. Police say the driver of the truck lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over after colliding with another car. The man inside of the truck was stuck inside after rolling on its side, so medics had to rush to the scene to rescue the man. A passenger was also hurt in the crash, but both victims are said... Read More |
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| 5 Dead, 8 Injured in Fort Lauderdale; $4.4 Mil Police Shooting Settlement; 17yo Girl Found in Bucks |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/06/17 8:02 pm | updated: 01/06/17 8:02 pm |
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| At least 5 people were killed, and 8 injured in a shooting at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. It happened just before 1 p.m. at the baggage claim inside Terminal 2. The gunman was taken into custody unharmed. He has been identified as 26-year-old Esteban Santiago born in New Jersey but has lived in recently in Alaska and has an address in Naples, FL. He also served six years in the National Guard and did a tour in Iraq. Santiago was a passenger on a flight from... Read More |
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| NJ Police Search For Road Rage Suspect, Two PA Police Departments Merge, Cosby OK'd For New Jury |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 01/06/17 4:44 am | updated: 01/06/17 4:44 am |
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| New Jersey Police are now searching for a suspect that they say beat up a high school student back in December. The incident took place on December 14th on Bromley Boulevard in Burlington Township. Police say that an 18-year-old man accidentally cut off another driver, which prompted the incident. Officials say the suspect tailgated the man for about a quarter mile until the victim reached his destination. When the victim got out of his car the suspect walked up to him and punched him to... Read More |
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| 87-Year-Old Man Robbed, Drexel Student In Court For Flying Drone, NTSB Investigating Trolley Crash |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 01/05/17 8:51 pm | updated: 01/05/17 8:51 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police are now investigating after an 87-year-old man was robbed in a home invasion on Thursday in the Port Richmond Section of Philadelphia. The robbery took place at the man's home on the 3500 block of Emerald Street just before 12:15 pm. Police say that the man answered the door and when he opened the door four men in their 20's forced themselves inside the house. The men said that if he didn't give them money they were going to beat him up. The men were able to get away... Read More |
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| Sketch of NJ Naked Man; Water Main Break in Northeast; 4 Charged W/ Hate Crimes in Chicago |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/05/17 7:50 pm | updated: 01/05/17 7:51 pm |
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| Burlington County police are trying to identify a suspect wanted for exposing himself in front of teenage girls and women in South Jersey. They have released a sketch of the suspect who is otherwise described as being a white male, completely naked except for sneakers, clean shaven, excessively hairy, and chubby. The latest incident happened on December 30th in the area of Westerly Drive in Evesham Township. The suspect drove past a group of teen girls in a black Jeep with white decal on... Read More |
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| Am I Getting Charged Sales Tax on the Soda Tax? Philadelphia's Beverage Tax Receipts Explained |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/05/17 4:36 am | updated: 01/05/17 4:36 am |
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| The beverage tax just unleashed on Philadelphia as of the new year may have caught you by surprise. Consumers are experiencing a bit of sticker shock when purchasing their favorite beverages at the supermarket or corner store. Some discount sodas and other sugary drinks end up being double their normal price after the 1.5 cent/ounce tax is added on. You may have stared at your receipt trying to figure it all out and said, "Wait a minute, Am I getting charged sales tax on the soda tax?! That's... Read More |
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| Code Blue Issued In Philly, Man Critical In Kensington Shooting, SEPTA Bus Driver Convicted |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 01/05/17 2:41 am | updated: 01/05/17 2:41 am |
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| The City of Philadelphia has announced they will be issuing a Code Blue due to the extreme cold coming our way in the next couple days. Until next Wednesday, the Philly area is facing highs in only the 30's and officials are warning pedestrians to stay indoors during the harsh cold. The Code Blue will be issued until 6 am on January 10th. The Code Blue is issued to help get homeless people off the streets during periods of extreme cold. If you see anyone in need of shelter, you are asked... Read More |
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