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Reading Hospital, 23 Others In PA Ranked Among Nation's Best: See The Full List
When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…
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Uber Driver Gropes Woman, Tries To Kiss Her After Ride In Pennsylvania: DA
A Montgomery County Uber driver is accused of groping a female passenger, making lewd comments, and attempting to kiss her after dropping her off at home, authorities announced Friday, March 7. Robert Corcoran, 61, of West Chester, was charged with indecent assault and harassment after a late-night ride took a disturbing turn on Feb. 10, prosecutors said. Corcoran picked up the victim and a male passenger in the early morning hours. After dropping off the male passenger at 2:02 a.m., he allegedly insisted the woman move to the front seat while he FaceTimed with her sister, authorities said.…
Police & Fire
Drunk Super Bowl Reveler Shoves Cop, Fights Officer In Pennsylvania: Police
A drunk man celebrating the Super Bowl win in West Chester shoved a police officer and fought with law enforcement before his arrest, authorities said. Nicholas Wolhafe, 23, of West Chester, was among the large crowd gathered at North High and East Market streets on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 11 p.m. when police attempted to arrest another individual, the West Chester Borough Police Department said in a release. As officers were taking the other person into custody, Wolhafe allegedly pushed an officer from behind, sparking a physical altercation. He was arrested and charged with misdemeanor Obstru…
Sports
Nick Foles Super Bowl Eagles Jersey Stolen From 'G Spot' Thrift Store: Police
A Nick Foles Super Bowl LII jersey was stolen from a mannequin outside a West Chester thrift store, police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The theft happened at the G Spot Thrift Shop on the 100 block of East Market Street around 4:05 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, according to West Chester Borough police. Surveillance footage shows the suspect, whose photo was shared by police, taking the midnight green #9 Eagles jersey from the mannequin in front of the store around 4 p.m., authorities said. Officer Cross is leading the investigation and is asking anyone with information about the suspect or th…
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Search For PA Mom's Last Surviving Child Reignited With $5K Reward
Danielle Lopez, a 38-year-old New Jersey woman, remains missing after disappearing last April. The Community United Effort (CUE) Center for Missing Persons is offering a $5,000 reward in the hopes of obtaining new information about Lopez, of Willingboro, her mother Sue Quackenbush's last surviving child after two sons previously died. "Danielle deserves to be found, and we will never stop looking for answers," Quackenbush, a West Chester, PA resident, said. In 2015, Quackenbush lost her son, Eric, to suicide. Ten months later, her other son, Michael, a US Marine and combat veteran, di…
Lifestyle
Support Swells For Beekeeper, School Staffer Who Lost Entire Home In PA Fire
Support is flooding in for a Pennsylvania beekeeper and elementary school staffer who lost her entire home to a fire. Chester County resident Anne Svelling was attempting to warm her West Chester home with a fire in the fireplace when flames spread throughout the house early Tuesday, Jan. 21, according to a GoFundMe. “Anne and her daughter Hannah, and their pets, escaped the fire safely,” said campaign organizer Johnny DiGiuseppe. Unfortunately, the family’s home wasn’t as lucky. Dozens of firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the flames in frigid temperatures with limited water resou…
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Pennsylvania Chefs, Bars, Bakeries Earn 16 James Beard Semifinalist Spots
Sixteen Pennsylvania chefs, bars, and bakeries have been named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards, the organization announced Wednesday, Jan. 22. Known as one of the nation’s most prestigious culinary honors, the awards celebrate excellence in food and beverage across the country. Philadelphia led the way with the most nominations: Greg Vernick of Vernick Fish is a semifinalist for Outstanding Chef for his creative and refined approach to cooking. Kalaya, a Thai restaurant in the city, is recognized in the Outstanding Restaurant category for its exceptional dining experienc…
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Body Armor, Badge Stolen From West Chester Officer’s Patrol Car By Serial Burglar: DA
A Brookhaven man is accused of committing a string of burglaries in West Chester, including stealing a police officer’s body armor vest and badge from a patrol car, the Chester County District Attorney's Office announced Friday, Jan. 17. Lawrence Dass, 27, was charged with five counts of burglary and related offenses following his Jan. 14 arrest by the West Chester Borough Police Department. He was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Marian Vito, who set bail at $50,000, officials said. Dass is being held at Chester County Prison ahead of a preliminary hearing scheduled for Jan. 21. Aut…
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Nearly $15K Stolen From Housing Assistance Program By PA Woman: Chesco DA
A Thorndale woman is accused of stealing nearly $15,000 from a Chester County non-profit dedicated to aiding families facing housing insecurity, the District Attorney’s Office announced on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2025. Patricia Ginter, 56, allegedly submitted a fraudulent application to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) in September 2023, intentionally omitting over $60,000 in household income to qualify for COVID-related eviction relief, according to the Chester County Detectives’ criminal complaint. Ginter’s deception resulted in her receiving $14,617 in federal funds meant for strug…
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West Chester Man Who Raped Girl Starting At 5-Years-Old Gets 'De Facto Life Sentence': DA
A West Chester man who sexually abused a child for nearly a decade has been sentenced to 40–80 years in prison, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Lucino Ochoa-Mena, 41, began sexually abusing the victim when she was 5 years old and continued until she was 14, evidence presented at trial revealed. In June 2024, he was convicted of 14 criminal offenses, including two counts of rape of a child, following a four-day trial before Judge Patrick Carmody. “This dangerous predator received a de facto life sentence thanks to the courage of a child and great …
Police & Fire
Foot Chase Leads To West Chester Burglar: Police
A Chadds Ford man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to break into a West Chester home, leading to a brief foot chase with police, authorities announced on Monday, Dec. 9. Raj Kiran Patel, 22, was arrested after officers were called to a residence on the 100 block of East Gay Street in West Chester Borough at 7:57 p.m. on Dec. 1 for a reported burglary, according to the West Chester Borough Police Department. When officers arrived, Patel attempted to flee on foot, prompting a chase through the neighborhood, police said. He was quickly apprehended and transported to the …
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West Chester Man Caught With Loaded Gun At Philly International Airport: TSA
A West Chester man was arrested at Philadelphia International Airport after TSA officers discovered a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag on Monday, Dec. 9. The .38-caliber revolver, which was loaded with six bullets, was intercepted at a checkpoint by X-ray. An additional nine bullets were also found, bringing the total to 15, TSA officials said. Police confiscated the firearm and arrested the man on weapons charges, authorities added. The man faces federal financial penalties expected to reach thousands of dollars, TSA said. “It is disappointing to continue to see travelers bring their f…
Police & Fire
Severe Head Trauma Reported In Aggravated Assault Near Eastern PA Parking Garage
A man sustained severe head trauma during an aggravated assault near the Bicentennial Parking Garage in West Chester early Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, authorities announced. The assault occurred between 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. in the 50 block of South High Street, according to the West Chester Borough Police Department. Officers responding to the scene discovered the victim with severe bodily harm, including head trauma, investigators said. The victim’s condition was not disclosed. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Officer McMillen at the West Chester Borough Police De…
Obituaries
Eagles Fan, Dad Of 3 Killed In Plymouth Crash, Funeral Attendees Urged To Wear Team Gear
A father of three with a deep love for his family and passion for life was tragically killed in a crash in Plymouth Township on Monday, Dec. 2, police said. Geoffrey Blaine, 40, of West Chester, lost his life after his work truck veered off the roadway on the 400 block of Township Line Road at 12:25 p.m., Plymouth Township police said in a release. The vehicle struck a telephone pole, a split-rail fence, and a tree before coming to rest. Blaine was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol Unit. Authorities have asked anyone who witnessed the …
Police & Fire
West Chester Man Charged With Robbery, Assaulting Partner During Domestic Dispute
A 22-year-old man was arrested for assaulting his partner and committing robbery during a domestic disturbance in West Chester, police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Jose David Baez Camacho was taken into custody after officers from the West Chester Borough Police Department responded to a call in the 200 block of East Market Street on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 9:37 p.m., according to a release. Investigators allege Baez Camacho physically assaulted his partner during an argument prior to police arrival. Following their investigation, officers charged him with robbery, simple assault, and harass…
Politics
Russians Made Bomb Threats To Multiple PA Polling Places: FBI (
Update
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Called-in and emailed bomb threats prompted evacuations at multiple polling places, the district's attorney's office confirmed on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The following morning the FBI informed they believe Russians were responsible. Threats were made at locations across Pennsylvania, according to a statement by Governor Josh Shapiro at a press conference on election night. None of the threats were credible, the Gov. Shapiro explained. We can watch the conference in full in the player below. Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt will hold a media update with @GovernorShapiro on t…
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PA Snapchat User Shares Child Porn —
Again
, DA Says
A Pennsylvania man is accused of using Snapchat to "connect with juveniles to engage the children in sexually explicit communications and to solicit them for sexually explicit images and videos," The Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the Chester County Detectives announced on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Malcolm Kenyon, 25, of West Chester, has been charged for possessing, collecting, and soliciting sexually explicit images and videos from minors over the internet, the DA detailed in the release. His preliminary arraignment was held before Magisterial Dist…
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Father-Son Trio Poached 50+ Deer, PA Game Commission Says
A Chester County father and his two adult sons were charged for poaching "dozens upon dozens" of trophy bucks, according to authorities. Carl Nelson III, 70, of West Chester, and his sons Carroll Nelson IV, 44, of Downingtown, and Mark Nelson, 40, of West Chester, are facing a total of 71 charges stemming from a multi-year investigation, the Pennsylvania Game Commission said. The investigation began following a tip about poaching of large whitetail bucks from Chester and Delaware counties over the span of years, according to the game commission. This involved deer that were taken out of sea…
Lifestyle
Newly-Minted Millionaire! $10 Scratchoff Ticket Winning $1 Million Sold At Chester County Exxon
A Jumbo Bucks Scratch-Off ticket worth $1 million was sold in Chester County Friday, Oct. 3, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The winning ticket was sold at the Exxon located at 851 South High Street, West Chester, the Pennsylvania Lottery said. The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Jumbo Bucks is a $10 game offering a top prize of $1 million, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. Scratch-off prizes expire one year from the game's end-sale date. Winners are reminded to sign the backs of their tickets immediately and call the Lottery at 1-800-692…
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MTV's Bam Margera Back In PA Prison Court Officials Say
Former reality TV star Bam Margera has been released from the Chester County Prison his attorney told Daily Voice on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Brandon "Bam" Cole Margera, 44, a West Chester native, appeared in Chester Court District Court on Monday, Sept. 23, a court clerk told us. The 44-year-old was arrested last Monday, Sept. 16 in Fulton County during a traffic stop on suspicion of DUI, Pennsylvania State Police told us. That led to a warrant for his arrest in Chester County. He was held without bail for the probation violation, the clerk explained. A judge ordered Margera to co…
Police & Fire
Officers Injured, Business Window Shattered By Belligerent Man: West Chester Police
A 21-year-old Avondale man was arrested after assaulting two police officers in West Chester, authorities said. Dylan Novak was charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and criminal mischief, West Chester police stated in a release on Monday, Sept. 16. A West Chester Borough Police officer was flagged down by employees of a business in the 50 block of South High Street on Sept. 7 at 1:45 p.m. Police did not identify the business. Novak allegedly refused to leave the business, police said, adding they attempted to arrest Novak. That's when the following happened, as stated i…
Police & Fire
PA Officer Injured When Arrestee Strikes, Police Say
A 22-year-old man from West Chester was arrested after striking an officer twice, authorities said. On Aug. 25, 2024, at about 2 a.m., West Chester Borough Police responded to the 100 block of West Gay Street, West Chester Borough, for a disturbance. While West Chester police were arresting two individuals, a third individual, Mavaetangi Vaki, 22 of West Chester, struck an officer. After a brief struggle, Vaki was taken into custody and transported back to the West Chester Police Department for processing. Once at the station, Vaki struck an officer a second time causing visib…
Police & Fire
Woman Wakes Up To Naked Stranger In Her Home: West Chester Police
A 34-year-old man from West Chester has been charged with sexual assault after an attack on a woman, authorities announced on Friday, Aug. 9. West Chester Borough Police Officers were called to a disturbance at a home in the 100 block of West Gay Street, West Chester Borough, on Thursday, July 25. Police spoke with the victim and the offender who was identified as Yoni Lopez. The victim stated that she woke up in the early morning hours to find Lopez on top of her with no clothing on, police explained in the release. The victim then yelled at Lopez to leave, which he did. Lopez…
Sports
Cheer For These 35 Pennsylvania Athletes Representing Team USA At Paris Olympics
We're days away from the Paris Olympics, and several of Pennsylvania fittest and most athletic residents will be there. A whopping 35 athletes from Pennsylvania have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. They are: David Abrahams, of Havertown: Para Swimming Justin Best, of Kennett Square: Rowing Kahleah Copper, of Philadelphia: Basketball Emma Deberdine, of Millersville: Field Hockey Brooke Debredine, of Millersville: Field Hockey Casey Eichfeld, of Drums: Canoe/Kayak Phia Gladieux, of Oley: Field Hockey Michael G…
News
'Great Day In Court': Bam Margera Takes Plea Deal In PA Disorderly Conduct Case
Former reality television star Bam Margera pleaded guilty to two counts of summary disorderly conduct on Wednesday, June 26 as part of a deal with Chester County prosecutors. The District Attorney's Office said Margera was given six months of probation in total — three months for each count, to be served consecutively. He could face jail time if he tests positive for drugs during his sentence, 6abc reports. Margera, a 44-year-old West Chester native, celebrated the outcome on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A po…
Police & Fire
Burglar Tried Breaking Into West Chester Home, Authorities Say
A masked man tried entering a West Chester home while residents were inside, borough police said in a release. It happened on the 100 block of South High Street around 10 p.m. on May 6, according to investigators. Police believe the suspect watched the resident enter the home before trying to get in. He fled before officers arrived and was not located when police searched the area. He was around 6-foot-4 and thin with a navy-blue long sleeve Penn State shirt, black Nike Air sweatpants with white lettering, and gray New Balance sneakers, detectives said. Anyone…
Police & Fire
Missing NJ Woman Is Last Surviving Child Of PA Mom In Desperate Need Of Search Help
In 2015, Sue Quackenbush lost her son, Eric, to suicide. Ten months later, her other son, Michael, a US Marine and combat veteran, died in an accident. Now, Quackenbush, of West Chester, PA, is desperate to find her 37-year-old Willingboro, NJ daughter, Danielle Lopez, who has been missing since April 13. Part of the problem is that she doesn't know how. "I just don’t know how to organize it. I don’t have a person who can help," the hurting mother sad in an emotional phone call with Daily Voice. "Everyone’s life is a New York minute so when I have permission I just get in the car." On M…
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