Liberty Doulas Sued For Exploiting New Moms, Pocketing $55K Without Delivering Services: PA AG Liberty Doulas Sued For Exploiting New Moms, Pocketing $55K Without Delivering Services: PA AG
Liberty Doulas Sued For Exploiting New Moms, Pocketing $55K Without Delivering Services: PA AG New moms were left without critical care after paying thousands of dollars to a Philadelphia-area doula service that allegedly failed to provide postpartum support, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Tuesday, Nov. 26. Liberty Doulas, owned by Sierra Mahoney, collected more than $55,000 in prepayments from parents for childbirth and postpartum services that were never delivered, according to the lawsuit. Families seeking vital help during one of life’s most vulnerable times were reportedly ignored, refused refunds, or misled about the company’s ability to provide care. “Childbirth i…
Smoke Shop Robberies, Shooting Suspect Arrested In Philly (VIDEOS) Smoke Shop Robberies, Shooting Suspect Arrested In Philly (VIDEOS)
Smoke Shop Robberies, Shooting Suspect Arrested In Philly (Videos) A man suspected in three smoke shop robberies, including one where a store employee was shot, has been arrested, Philadelphia police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. Tyree Hatch, 47, is believed to have carried out the armed robberies at convenience stores and vape shops in Northeast Philadelphia over three days, beginning on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, according to Captain James Kearney. The first incident occurred around 1 p.m. at Exotic Convenience Store in the 6700 block of Castor Avenue. Police say Hatch brandished a black handgun, forced a store employee to the register, and fled wit…
Man Shot, Killed Outside 52nd Street SEPTA Station In West Philly Man Shot, Killed Outside 52nd Street SEPTA Station In West Philly
Man Shot, Killed Outside 52nd Street SEPTA Station In West Philly A 33-year-old man was fatally shot outside the 52nd Street SEPTA subway station late Monday night, police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Officers from the 19th and 18th Districts responded to a call for a "person with a gun/male shot multiple times" on the 5200 block of Market Street at 11:49 p.m., according to Philadelphia police. The area is near the 52nd Street SEPTA Market-Frankford Line station, according to Google Maps Street View. When officers arrived, they found the man lying unresponsive on the highway with multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center…
Man Hospitalized After Stabbing In Philadelphia: Police Man Hospitalized After Stabbing In Philadelphia: Police
Man Hospitalized After Stabbing In Philadelphia: Police A 29-year-old man is recovering after a stabbing in Philadelphia's 24th District, police announced on Monday, Nov. 25. Officers were called to the 3000block of Amber Street at 6:02 p.m., where they found the victim with stab wounds to his upper right arm, tricep, and chest, authorities said. He was rushed to Temple University Hospital by ambulance and is currently in stable condition. The scene remains under investigation, with no weapon recovered and no arrests made, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s tip line at 215-686-TIPS (84…
Philadelphia Man Killed In Broad-Daylight Shooting, Suspect Arrested: Police Philadelphia Man Killed In Broad-Daylight Shooting, Suspect Arrested: Police
Philadelphia Man Killed In Broad-Daylight Shooting, Suspect Arrested: Police A man was fatally shot in a vehicle in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday, Nov. 22, police announced. Officers from the 15th District responded to reports of a person with a gun near the intersection of 5100 Frankford Avenue and Pratt Street at 3:08 p.m., according to investigators. When police and SEPTA officers arrived, they found Moneer Farhat suffering from a gunshot wound to the head in a crashed vehicle, authorities said. He was rushed to Temple University Hospital in critical condition but was pronounced dead at 6:12 p.m., officials said. While on the scene, 39-year-old Sherwayne …
Katie Florio Wins Philadelphia Marathon Women's Title Katie Florio Wins Philadelphia Marathon Women's Title
Katie Florio Wins Philadelphia Marathon Women's Title Philadelphia's own Katie Florio, 30, clinched the women's title at the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday, November 24, with a time of 2:32:42.1. This victory marks a significant milestone, as Florio is the first local woman to win the race since 2022. Florio, a private wealth advisor at Goldman Sachs and a Penn State alumna, resides in Center City. She credited her familiarity with the course, stating, "Living in the city, I run these streets twice a day." The men's division saw 25-year-old William Loevner from Pittsburgh take the top spot with a time of 2:16:12.0. The marathon, now…
Live Like Legends: Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant's Family Once Called This Philly Home Theirs Live Like Legends: Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant's Family Once Called This Philly Home Theirs
Live Like Legends: Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant's Family Once Called This Philly Home Theirs A Philadelphia home steeped in sports history has hit the market, offering potential buyers a unique opportunity to own a property once connected to two legendary athletes. Located at 1835 N. 72nd Street in the Overbrook Park neighborhood, this residence was home to boxing icon Muhammad Ali in the early 1970s and later to the grandparents of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant. In 1970, Muhammad Ali purchased the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom house as a personal retreat and training base. During his time there, Ali prepared for significant bouts, including the famed "Fight of the Century" aga…
Supermarket Game Changer? ShopRite Rolling Out Smart Carts In PA, Along East Coast Supermarket Game Changer? ShopRite Rolling Out Smart Carts In PA, Along East Coast
Supermarket Game Changer? ShopRite Rolling Out Smart Carts In PA, Along East Coast Imagine strolling through your local supermarket, scanning items, calculating your total, and then, skipping the checkout line? Thanks to an AI-powered "smart cart," that's now possible. This futuristic shopping experience is now a reality in select ShopRite locations in the East Coast as the supermarket chain introduces technology designed by Instacart to save shoppers time and make grocery runs smoother than ever. The so-called "Caper Carts" are designed to make grocery shopping faster, smarter, and more interactive. To date, about a dozen ShopRite stores have added the carts as another…
Man Shot On SEPTA Bus In North Philadelphia After Harassing Passengers: Police Man Shot On SEPTA Bus In North Philadelphia After Harassing Passengers: Police
Man Shot On SEPTA Bus In North Philadelphia After Harassing Passengers: Police A man was injured in a shooting aboard a SEPTA bus in North Philadelphia, authorities said on Saturday, Nov. 23. The incident occurred on Friday, Nov. 22, at approximately 10:30 p.m. when a 24-year-old male boarded a bus near 33rd Street and began harassing passengers and the driver, Philadelphia police said in a release. The driver stopped the vehicle on the 1600 block of Dauphin Street and called police, investigators said. As the man continued to harass others on board, another passenger pulled a firearm and shot him in the foot, police said. The victim was transported to a local hosp…
Drought Conditions Intensify Across South Jersey, Extreme Drought Hits Philly Metro Area Drought Conditions Intensify Across South Jersey, Extreme Drought Hits Philly Metro Area
Drought Conditions Intensify Across South Jersey, Extreme Drought Hits Philly Metro Area Extreme drought conditions are now gripping South Jersey and the Philadelphia metro area, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service (NWS). Drought Monitor update: Extreme drought now covers 36% of our area, including portions of the Philly metro and Delmarva.... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Friday, November 22, 2024 As of Thursday, November 21, extreme drought (D3 classification) covers 36% of the region—the highest extent since August 2002. Portions of Delmarva and the Philadelphia suburbs are among the hardest-hit areas, …
Two Philadelphia Men Convicted In Arson That Killed Firefighter Lt. Sean Williamson Two Philadelphia Men Convicted In Arson That Killed Firefighter Lt. Sean Williamson
Two Philadelphia Men Convicted In Arson That Killed Firefighter Lt. Sean Williamson Two Philadelphia men have been convicted for their roles in a 2022 arson fire that killed Lt. Sean Williamson, a 27-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department, federal prosecutors announced on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Al-Ashraf Khalil, 31, and Isaam Jaghama, 31, were found guilty by a federal jury of conspiracy to commit malicious damage by fire and malicious damage by fire of a building used in interstate commerce, according to U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero. Khalil was also convicted of wire fraud and using fire in furtherance of wire fraud. The fire, set in the early hours of J…
‘Tommy Louboutin’ Sentenced To Prison For Assaulting Woman After Lying About Identity ‘Tommy Louboutin’ Sentenced To Prison For Assaulting Woman After Lying About Identity
‘Tommy Louboutin’ Sentenced To Prison For Assaulting Woman After Lying About Identity A Philadelphia man who introduced himself as “Tommy Louboutin” to a woman he later assaulted is now swapping designer pseudonyms for a state prison jumpsuit, authorities announced on Monday, Nov. 20. Nhan H. Nguyen, 30, was sentenced to 22 months to five years in prison after pleading guilty to felony aggravated indecent assault without consent and misdemeanor indecent assault without consent, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office. The assault occurred on Aug. 4, 2023, after Nguyen met the victim and lied about his name. Later that night, he climbed into her bed uninv…