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PA Mom Kills Husband, Tries To Shoot Son, Found Dead In River Day Before Mother’s Day: DA
A Montgomery County mom shot and killed her husband, tried to murder her son, then was found dead in the Schuylkill River—all just one day before Mother's Day, authorities announced on Sunday, May 11.
Tonya Dupree, 57, of King of Prussia, is the woman behind the deadly family tragedy, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele, Upper Merion Township Police Chief Blaine Leis, and Upper Dublin Police Chief Fran Wheatley.
The violence began at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10, when Upper Dublin Police were called to the FedEx Warehouse. Dupree had reportedly summoned her adult …
Luigi Mangione Musical Is Real, And It's Sold Out
A new musical rooted in true crime and real-world headlines is making waves for its surreal premise — and stranger backstory.
The creators of Luigi The Musical, which centers on controversial figure Luigi Mangione, say it will offer a unique blend of comedy and social critique, distancing itself from any glorification of violence.
It will premiere on Friday, June 13, in San Francisco, at the Taylor Street Theater. Tickets for all five of its initial performances are sold out, with new dates expected to be announced, according to the show’s website.
Mangione, a 27-year-old Maryland native, …
Mugshot Released Of Florida Suspect In Pennsylvania After-Hours Club Murder (Update)
A Florida man accused of killing a woman and injuring two men at an after-hours club in Pennsylvania will face all charges in Lehigh County Court, authorities announced on Friday, May 9.
Alberto Jose Rios-Santiago, 26, of Deltona, Florida, is charged with felony criminal homicide, two counts of felony aggravated assault, and one count of misdemeanor possessing an instrument of crime, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office.
Following a preliminary hearing before District Judge Rashid Santiago on April 25, 2025, all charges were held for court, authorities said. Rios-Sant…
Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass As Pope: Hear The Villanova Grad's Message To Catholics
Pope Leo XIV had a simple message during the first Mass of his papacy: life lacks meaning where faith is lacking.
The Chicago native, born Robert Francis Prevost, celebrated Mass at the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Friday, May 9. It was the 69-year-old's first service as head of the Catholic Church, leading about 1.4 billion followers worldwide.
Leo XIV is the church's 267th pope, the first born in the US, and the first North American pontiff. His predecessor, Pope Francis, was the first pope from the Americas, hailing from Argentina.
Briefly speaking in English during his homily,…
Murder Suspect Ruled Unfit For Trial As Victim's Mom Battles Cancer And Clock She Can't Control
The man accused of following a 27-year-old New Jersey woman home from the gym and killing her in her vehicle has been found unfit to stand trial, a judge ruled.
It's a decision that has devastated her mother, Janet Pizzelli, 60, who is now battling Stage 3 breast cancer as she waits for justice.
David Shroitman, 28, was indicted in April 2024 on charges including first-degree murder, hindering apprehension, and weapons offenses, after he allegedly followed Fealey home from the gym and stabbed her 37 times in her car on Jan. 30, 2024, prosecutors previously said.
On April 10, 2025, Shr…
Guns, Fentanyl, Ecstasy Seized In Allentown Raid, 4 Arrested: Police
A major drug and gun bust in Allentown led to four arrests after police raided a home packed with illegal narcotics and high-powered weapons, authorities announced on Thursday, May 8.
Allentown Police Vice, Emergency Response Team, and Patrol officers executed a search warrant at a home in the 900 block of Gordon Street at approximately 6 a.m., according to Captain Daniel Gross. Inside, officers found Ricky Schlott, Felix Luna, Raymond Rodriguez, and Arianna Abreu.
Police say they recovered a stolen handgun, two assault-style rifles, a bolt-action rifle, a shotgun, firearm parts, loaded mag…
PA Football Player Killed Over Bag Of Chips, Teen Murderer Sentenced: DA
A teenager who shot and killed 15-year-old Treshawn Tracy over a bag of chips at an Allentown park has been sentenced to 50 years to life in state prison, authorities announced on Thursday, May 8.
Elijah Patterson, now 19, was convicted in March of First-Degree Murder, Firearms Not to be Carried Without a License, and Possession of a Firearm by a Minor, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan.
Tracy, a William Allen High School sophomore and junior varsity football player, was gunned down at Stevens’ Park on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. He was pronounced dead at the scene with…
Walk, Wag, Repeat: The Top 10 Dog-Friendly US Cities
If you're walking your dog daily, you're not alone. And you're doing more good than you think.
A new 2025 report by KURU Footwear ranks the top 10 most dog-friendly cities in the US, spotlighting where people are most likely to get outside, get active, and keep tails wagging.
The report evaluated 50 of the most populous US cities across five key factors: average number of sunny days, how many residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park (ParkScore), walkability, safety score, and dog ownership rate. Each city was scored out of 100 points to determine the rankings.
It’s no surpris…
From Math Class To The Vatican: Villanova Alum Named First American Pope
The Catholic Church made history on Thursday, May 8, naming its first American pope — and he’s a math whiz from Villanova.
White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney at 6:06 p.m. Rome time, signaling the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, of Chicago, as the 267th pope in the Church’s 2,000-year history. He has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV.
At 6:06 p.m. Rome time, Thursday, May 8, white smoke emanated from the Sistine Chapel's chimney
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The conclave began just a day earlier on Wednesday, May 7, and concluded in either the fourth or fifth round of vo…
First American Pope Chosen: Takes Name Of Leo XIV
This story has been updated.
The Catholic Church and its approximately 1.4 billion followers have a new leader and the first American pope.
At 6:06 p.m. Rome time Thursday, May 8, white smoke emanated from the Sistine Chapel's chimney, signaling that the Cardinal electors had decided on a new pope.
Robert Francis Prevost, age 69, currently the cardinal from Chicago, is the new pontiff, the 267th head of the church in its 2,000-year history, He has taken the name of Pope Leo XIV.
Just over an hour after the white smoke appeared, Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announced from the balcony of St.…
