PA Fire Chief Resigns Over Controversial Trump Post PA Fire Chief Resigns Over Controversial Trump Post
PA Fire Chief Resigns Over Controversial Trump Post A fire chief in Delaware County has resigned following a controversial post about the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Prospect Park's then-Chief James "Jim" Simmonds said, "A little to the right next time please," screenshots of the since-deleted post show. On Monday, July 15, the department issued a statement saying its chief resigned effective immediately following his "ill-mannered remarks." "The remarks made were personal in nature and were not an official statement, nor represents the views this Fire Company," the department said. The assistant fire chief, who…
Fourth Of July: Here's Where To Watch Fireworks In Southeastern PA Fourth Of July: Here's Where To Watch Fireworks In Southeastern PA
Fourth Of July: Here's Where To Watch Fireworks In Southeastern PA Communities across southeastern Pennsylvania are preparing to celebrate Independence Day.  Here's an exhaustive list of fireworks shows planned across the region for the holiday weekend.  Berks County FirstEnergy Stadium, 1900 Centre Ave., Reading, will show fireworks July 4, 5 and 6 for the Fightin' Phils games. Tickets can be purchased on the team's website.  Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, 600 Governor Drive, Shillington, will hold the Greater Gov. Mifflin League Community Days. Click here for viewing information.  Bucks County Sesame Place, 100…
Driver, 2 Passengers Killed In US Route 1 Crash: Delaware County Officials (UPDATED) Driver, 2 Passengers Killed In US Route 1 Crash: Delaware County Officials (UPDATED)
Driver, 2 Passengers Killed In US Route 1 Crash: Delaware County Officials (Updated) Three people were killed in a two-vehicle crash on US Route 1 outside Media on Tuesday morning, according to officials.  The crash happened on US Rt 1 South near the ramp to Route 252 (Providence Road) around 8 a.m. on July 2, authorities say. The driver of a transit van and two passengers have died, said the Delaware County District Attorney's Office. Their identities were not given. The highway was closed between Exit: I-476 - Chester/Plymouth Meeting and Exit: PA 252 - Media/Newton Square.  All lanes were reopened by 1:30 p.m.  The two-vehicle crash was initial…
'Great Day In Court': Bam Margera Takes Plea Deal In PA Disorderly Conduct Case 'Great Day In Court': Bam Margera Takes Plea Deal In PA Disorderly Conduct Case
'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…
Shot Woman Drives Into Building, Upland Police Say Shot Woman Drives Into Building, Upland Police Say
Shot Woman Drives Into Building, Upland Police Say Upland police responded to a crash on Sunday night, June 23 to find the driver had been shot, officials say.  It happened on the 300 block of Third Street around 11 p.m., according to borough police. The driver crashed into a building and was found to have multiple gunshot wounds when medics removed her from the vehicle. Investigators said the shooting appears to have been targeted and "not a random act." Anyone with information is asked to call Upland Detective Carl White at 610-872-3040 or Delaware County Detective David Tyler at 610-891-4700. Tips can be submitted online via C…
Air Quality Alert Issued Across These NJ, PA Counties Air Quality Alert Issued Across These NJ, PA Counties
Air Quality Alert Issued Across These NJ, PA Counties An air quality alert has been issued for several areas across New Jersey and Pennsylvania  through late Friday, June 14. The most serious alert, an Air Quality Action Day, has been issued from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. across Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, and Union counties. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Friday for North Central and Southwestern, NJ, along with Middlesex, Mercer, Camden, and G…