Tag:

Berwyn, PA

Homeowner Set Fire To Berwyn Residence, DA Says Homeowner Set Fire To Berwyn Residence, DA Says
Homeowner Set Fire To Berwyn Residence, DA Says The two-alarm fire at a Berwyn home last week was set intentionally by the owner, prosecutors believe.  Kathryn Frankel, 41, is charged with arson, criminal mischief, and related counts, said the Chester County District Attorney's Office on Wednesday, July 31.   The fire was "well-advanced" by the time authorities arrived at the 400 block of Leopard Road around 11 a.m. on July 23, Berwyn Fire Company said previously.  Frankel was the only person home at the time of the blaze, and was seen "wandering around the property" before authorities arrived, the DA's Office said. …
Berwyn House Fire Sends One To Hospital: Officials Berwyn House Fire Sends One To Hospital: Officials
Berwyn House Fire Sends One To Hospital: Officials A house in Berwyn caught fire on Tuesday morning, July 23, sending one person to Paoli Hospital, according to first responders.  The fire was "well-advanced" by the time authorities arrived at the 400 block of Leopard Road around 11 a.m., Berwyn Fire Company said in a release.  Because the interior of the home was still badly damaged from a blaze on May 1, firefighters made the decision not to go inside, officials said.  Berwyn Fire Company Members of the Radnor Fire Company, Malvern Fire Company, Goshen Fire Company, East Whiteland Fire Company, and Good Will Fire Co…
Best High Schools: Pennsylvania Schools Ranked In Brand-New List Best High Schools: Pennsylvania Schools Ranked In Brand-New List
Best High Schools: Pennsylvania Schools Ranked In Brand-New List Pennsylvania is rife with top-rated high schools, according to brand-new rankings. US News & World report released its annual list of Best High Schools in the U.S. on Tuesday morning, April 23. The rankings were determined by performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare students for college. Julia R. Masterman Secondary School in Philadelphia was rated the fourth best school in the nation. Downington STEM Academy also made the top 50, coming in at No. 46. According to US News, these are the top 10 high schools in Pennsylvania: No. 10: Harriton High…
Conspiracy Theorist Who Set Himself On Fire Outside Trump Trial Has NJ, PA Ties Conspiracy Theorist Who Set Himself On Fire Outside Trump Trial Has NJ, PA Ties
Conspiracy Theorist Who Set Himself On Fire Outside Trump Trial Has NJ, PA Ties Maxwell Azzarello, a conspiracy theorist who set himself ablaze outside of a Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump's hush money trial was under way, appears to have ties to New Jersey and Pennsylvania. At 1:30 p.m., Azzarello, 36, walked into the center of a park near the courthouse, took out pamphlets containing conspiracy theories and propaganda from a backpack, and threw them in the air. Then, he took out an accelerant and lit himself on fire, NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maggi said. Civilians and nearby officers extinguished the blaze and Azzarello was taken to the&nb…
US Marshals Capture Philadelphia Jailbreak Suspect At Chester County Hotel US Marshals Capture Philadelphia Jailbreak Suspect At Chester County Hotel
US Marshals Capture Philadelphia Jailbreak Suspect At Chester County Hotel Another suspect has been captured for his role in aiding two Philadelphia inmates in their escape from prison. Michael Abrams, 21, was captured by members of the US Marshals Service on Monday afternoon, May 15 at the Fairfield Inn in Berwyn, authorities announced. Abrams has been charged with criminal conspiracy, hindering apprehension, escape, and use of a communication facility. Michael AbramsUS Marshals Service Ameen Hurst, 18, and Naisr Grant, 24, cut a hole in the fence around the recreation yard at the Philadelphia Industrial Correction Center and escaped sometime Sunday, May 7. …
Chesco Doctor Who Ran Opiate 'Pill Mill' Gets Sentenced Chesco Doctor Who Ran Opiate 'Pill Mill' Gets Sentenced
Chesco Doctor Who Ran Opiate 'Pill Mill' Gets Sentenced A suburban Philadelphia physician will spend two years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for running a "pill mill" through his Chester County office, authorities say.  Dr. Yutong Zhang, 64, of Berwyn, pleaded guilty last February to four counts of distributing oxycodone outside of the usual course of professional practice and for no legitimate medical purpose, US Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero said in a statement.  Investigators have said that Zhang sold medically unnecessary opiate prescriptions for more than 100 "patients" who were really just c…
$2.6 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Chester County, Say Officials $2.6 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Chester County, Say Officials
$2.6 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Chester County, Say Officials A convenience store in Chester County sold a Pennsylvania lottery ticket that won $2.6 million, state lotto officials have announced.  The Match 6 Lotto ticket matched all six numbers pulled in the Tuesday, Nov. 8 drawing, officials said.  The vendor, Mr. Bottle Beverage at 521 East Lancaster Avenue in Berwyn, will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket, lotto officials added.  The winner will not be publicly identified until they claim their prize and their ticket is verified, according to the release. More than 65,000 Match 6 Lotto players won a prize in…
Pennsylvania High School Student Killed In Crash Remembered As Wonderful Young Man Pennsylvania High School Student Killed In Crash Remembered As Wonderful Young Man
Pennsylvania High School Student Killed In Crash Remembered As Wonderful Young Man A Pennsylvania high school student who died in a crash last weekend is being remembered as a wonderful young man. Griffin Lang, 17, died on the 600 block of Contention Lane in Tredyffrin Township just before midnight Saturday, Oct. 1, Patch reports citing local police. The Conestoga High School junior, who had recently received his driver's license, was behind the wheel of a car that crashed into a tree, the outlet says. Another teen who was riding in the car was treated and released from a local hospital. The circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation. Meanwhile, Lan…
PA Woman Killed In 3-Vehicle South Jersey Crash: Report PA Woman Killed In 3-Vehicle South Jersey Crash: Report
PA Woman Killed In 3-Vehicle South Jersey Crash: Report A Pennsylvania woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Gloucester County, NJ Advance Media reports.  Constance Boylan, 78, of Berwyn, Pennsylvania, was killed in the head-on crash on Route 322 around 3:45 p.m. Monday, June 6, the outlet said citing Woolwich police. She was struck by a Jeep driven by a 22-year-old Newtown Square, PA, who was heading east but veered into Boylan's car, and another, authorities said. Boylan was pronounced dead at the scene. The other two drivers were treated at area hospitals. Click here for the complete story by NJ Advance Media.
These PA Towns Made New List Of Best Places To Live In America, Website Says These PA Towns Made New List Of Best Places To Live In America, Website Says
These PA Towns Made New List Of Best Places To Live In America, Website Says Niche.com has released its annual rankings of the best places to live in America and several Pennsylvania towns made the list. The website ranked thousands of towns across the US based on data from the US Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and resident ratings, it said. Chesterbrook, a Philadelphia suburb, was crowned the overall best in the US. The town earned an A- or above in most categories: Public schools, housing, jobs, good for families, outdoor activities, diversity, and health and fitness. Here are the other Pennsylvania towns mentioned and their rankings: 3. Penn Wynne 6. Ardmore 28…
Suburban Philly Doctor Pleads Guilty To Running 'Pill Mill' Suburban Philly Doctor Pleads Guilty To Running 'Pill Mill'
Suburban Philly Doctor Pleads Guilty To Running 'Pill Mill' A Pennsylvania doctor has pleaded guilty to running a "pill mill" that flooded his own community with painkillers over the course of four years, federal authorities said. Yutong Zhang, 63, of Berwyn, pleaded guilty to an Information charging four counts of distributing oxycodone outside of the usual course of professional practice and for no legitimate medical purpose, United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams said in a Thursday, Feb. 3 release. Zhang is accused of selling medically unnecessary prescriptions for oxycodone to approximately 120 patients at his St. Davids pa…
Here's The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Spots In Greater Philly Here's The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Spots In Greater Philly
Here's The Scoop: Best Ice Cream Spots In Greater Philly This week's gonna be a hot one. What better way to keep cool than with ice cream? Here are some of the most popular ice cream spots in the Greater Philadelphia area. The sampling of spots below were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Buster's Real Ice Cream, 3630 Concord Road, Aston View this post on Instagram A post shared by queen of ice cream (@queenoficecream_) Chester Springs Creamery, 521 E Uwchlan Ave., Chester Springs Cocco's Gelateria, 550 Oak A…
Newtown Square Fire Ravages Row Of Condos, At Least 4 Families Displaced Newtown Square Fire Ravages Row Of Condos, At Least 4 Families Displaced
Newtown Square Fire Ravages Row Of Condos, At Least 4 Families Displaced At least four families were displaced by a fire that broke out in a Newtown Square condominium complex Friday afternoon, fire officials said. A GoFundMe campaign had been launched for the victims with a goal of raising $10,000. The blaze broke out around noon at a unit on the 200 block of Chelsea Circle in Green Countrie Village, damaging a total of eight homes -- four severely, Newtown Square Fire chief Doug Everlos told Daily Voice. A firefighter removed an elderly man from one of the units, but he was not injured. Meanwhile, the fire climbed to two alarms as crews from several sur…