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Police & Fire
Missing Delco Man May Be In Danger, Police Warn Missing Delco Man May Be In Danger, Police Warn
Missing Delco Man May Be In Danger, Police Warn A Delaware County man has gone missing, and authorities believe he may be at special risk for harm.  Troy Dowell, 56, was last seen on Tuesday, March 7 at around 4:30 p.m. near West 15th Street in Chester, Nether Providence police said in a statement. Officials say he may be in danger or confused.  He's described as standing 5-foot-9 and weighing about 250 pounds with black hair and dark brown eyes. When he was last spotted Tuesday afternoon, Dowell was wearing a black jacket with black boots, police said.  Anyone with information is urged to call Nether Providence Police Department at 610…

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by Mac Bullock
News
NJ Mom Killed, PA Daughter Burned In Plane Crash Were Fulfilling Life-Long Flying Dream NJ Mom Killed, PA Daughter Burned In Plane Crash Were Fulfilling Life-Long Flying Dream
NJ Mom Killed, PA Daughter Burned In Plane Crash Were Fulfilling Life-Long Flying Dream A New Jersey woman was killed and two others injured after it crashed in a residential area of Long Island. Roma Gupta, 63, of Whitehouse Station in Hunterdon County, died, while her daughter, Reeva Gupta, 33, of Delaware County, PA, remains in critical condition following the crash in North Lindenhurst Sunday, March 5. The plane’s pilot, New York City resident Fayzul Chowdhury, 23, of the Bronx, also remains in critical condition at Stony Brook University Hospital.  More than $107,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe campaign for the Gupta family as of Tuesday, March 7. According to the…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Philadelphia Area Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Philadelphia Area
Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Philadelphia Area When it comes to celebrities, Pennsylvania boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in Philadelphia (or its suburbs), or once called it home. Here are the famous people you probably didn't realize were from the city of Brotherly Love: Philadelphia: Erika Alexander graduated from Philadelphia High School for Girls and is most famous for her role as Pam Tucker on NBC's "The Cosby Show." Kevin Bacon attended Julia R. Masterman High School and earned a full scholarship to the Pennsylvania Governor's …

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
John-Tyler Dawes Of Delco Dies Suddenly, 27 John-Tyler Dawes Of Delco Dies Suddenly, 27
John-Tyler Dawes Of Delco Dies Suddenly, 27 The death of a Pennsylvania teacher is spreading shock and sadness through the communities he was active in. John-Tyler Dawes, 27, of Delaware County, died suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 12, according to his obituary. Born in Neptune, NJ, Dawes graduated from the Delaware County Christian School and later from Messiah College with a degree in education. Dawes was active in various churches in the community and served as a YMCA counselor — "a role he cherished," according to his obituary. Dawes worked as a science teacher in the Carlisle Area School District at Lamberton Middle School, …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Delco Deli Deals $593K Lotto Ticket Delco Deli Deals $593K Lotto Ticket
Delco Deli Deals $593K Lotto Ticket A diner at a Delaware County deli walked away with over half a million dollars, state officials say.  The lucky customer at John's Corner Deli at 3231 Concord Road in Aston matched all five balls pulled in the Sunday, Feb. 19 drawing for the Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash game, lotto representatives said.  The crew at John's will now receive a $5,000 bonus check for having sold the winning ticket, officials note.  More than 12,000 Keystone State lottery players won prizes of some amount in the Sunday drawing, and players should always double-check thei…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Delco Driver Caught With Drugs, Stolen Handgun: Police Delco Driver Caught With Drugs, Stolen Handgun: Police
Delco Driver Caught With Drugs, Stolen Handgun: Police A driver in Delaware County received more than just a ticket after a traffic stop early Tuesday morning, authorities say.  Police in Marple Township signaled for a silver 2019 Nissan Sentra to pull over just after midnight on Feb. 21, the department wrote in a release.  While speaking with the driver, the officer saw the black grip of a pistol jutting out from underneath the passenger seat, according to the police report. Further investigation revealed that the gun was stolen, and a search of the car turned up a stash of marijuana, police claimed.  Maurice L. Barton, 19, was…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Stolen, Modified Gun Found After Delco Police Chase: Cops Stolen, Modified Gun Found After Delco Police Chase: Cops
Stolen, Modified Gun Found After Delco Police Chase: Cops A police chase through Delaware County and Philadelphia ended with a weapons charge, according to authorities.  An officer in Darby Township was patrolling Hook Road near the Philadelphia city limits when he spotted a 2012 Dodge Caravan with a fake out-of-state temporary license plate, the department said in a statement.  When the officer pulled closer, he also noticed a busted brake light, police wrote.  The cop turned on his lights and the minivan pulled over just past the creek, on South 84th Street in Philly, the department said. But as the officer approached, the driver took off.  T…

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by Mac Bullock
Business
Go Birds: Wawa To Offer Free Coffee Super Bowl Sunday Go Birds: Wawa To Offer Free Coffee Super Bowl Sunday
Go Birds: Wawa To Offer Free Coffee Super Bowl Sunday It's a Philly thing. In honor of the Philadelphia Eagles' appearance in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, Feb. 12, Wawa is offering free coffee of any size to customers all day until kickoff at 6:30 p.m., the company announced in a release.  The beloved convenience chain says 503 locations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware are slated to participate.  “At Wawa, we’ve always had a special connection to our Philadelphia sports teams, and we get just as excited as our customers do when one of them is playing for a chance to win a championship," said Chief Customer Offi…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Police Provide Details In Philadelphia Cop Shot Police Provide Details In Philadelphia Cop Shot
Police Provide Details In Philadelphia Cop Shot A 43-year-old Delaware County man has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of a Philadelphia police officer, who is in stable condition after being rushed into surgery. Eric Haynes became the center of an investigation as officer Giovanni Maysonet and his unnamed colleague were conducting a vehicle investigation of a silver 1999 Lexus model ES 300 on North 60th Street Wednesday Feb. 8, around 3:30 p.m., city police said. One officer approached the driver's side of as Maysonet approached the passenger side door. That's when Haynes, the passenger, got out of the car and turned a…

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by Mac Bullock & Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Drugs, Guns, And $31K Seized In Delco Bust: Police Drugs, Guns, And $31K Seized In Delco Bust: Police
Drugs, Guns, And $31K Seized In Delco Bust: Police Officials in Delaware County uncovered a trove of weapons and drugs during a raid at an Upland Borough home early on Friday, Feb. 3, authorities said in a release.  Upland Police and Delco Narcotics Task Force officers seized "sizeable quantities" of heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and unspecified prescription pills while executing a search warrant, the department said.  Investigators said they also located scales, other drug paraphernalia, a sawed-off shotgun with ammunition, and $31,000 in cash. The contraband has been seized, along with two vehicles that police say are "associated with" an …

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Heroic Teen Shot Dead In Delco; Suspect In Custody Heroic Teen Shot Dead In Delco; Suspect In Custody
Heroic Teen Shot Dead In Delco; Suspect In Custody A Delaware County teenager who once helped save three kids from drowning in an icy pond was shot dead in Upper Darby, authorities say.  Anthony Alexander, 17, of Collingdale Borough, was in an apartment building on the 2400 block of Marshall Road just before 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, when he was shot, township police said in a statement.  Investigators did not say what led to the shooting. Early on Tuesday,  Jan. 31, 16-year-old Diamire Hickman surrendered to police in connection with the killing, authorities said. He's being tried as an adult and is charged with third-degree murder, inv…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Contractor Ripped Off Philly Area Homeowners For $475K, Faces 300 Felonies: DA Contractor Ripped Off Philly Area Homeowners For $475K, Faces 300 Felonies: DA
Contractor Ripped Off Philly Area Homeowners For $475K, Faces 300 Felonies: DA A Collegeville contractor is accused of defrauding Philadelphia-area homeowners out of nearly half a million dollars, and is now charged with more than 300 felonies as a result, authorities say.  Joseph Ford, the 53-year-old owner of 1st Call Electric LLC, sits in the Montgomery County lockup in lieu of a $50,000 bond, said District Attorney Kevin R. Steele in a statement Monday, Jan. 23.  Investigators began looking into Ford's contracting business last August, when two jilted customers walked into the Lower Providence police station and complained that they'd been ripped off.&nb…

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by Mac Bullock