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12-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted At PA Dollar Tree, Suspect Changes Appearance At McDonald's: PD
A 12-year-old girl was indecently touched inside a Pennsylvania Dollar Tree before the suspect fled and changed his appearance at a nearby McDonald's, police said.
The assault happened at the Dollar Tree in the 700 block of Chester Pike in Prospect Park, Delaware County on Monday, Aug. 3, according to the Prospect Park Police Department.
After she was inappropriately touched, the girl immediately took her younger sister into a public restroom, locked the door, and called for help, police said in the initial release issued on Thursday, Aug. 6.
The girl was safe and was not physically injure…
Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rainfall From Potent New Storm System
A steamy setup across the Northeast is about to deliver its biggest punch, with the timing becoming increasingly important for commuters and anyone with outdoor plans.
The heaviest localized rainfall is expected from Friday afternoon and evening, Aug. 7, into Saturday, Aug. 8, as slow-moving thunderstorms tap into abundant moisture across the region, according to the National Weather Service.
AccuWeather says Friday's strongest storms could affect a heavily populated corridor that includes New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC.
Flash flooding and damaging wind gu…
PA Fraud Scheme Ends With Arrests At NJ Nordstrom: Police
Two Bronx men are accused of using stolen identities to open fraudulent Nordstrom credit accounts and carry out a multistate retail fraud scheme before they were arrested at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, police said.
Erik A. Lake, 30, and David M. Suliz, 29, were arrested Wednesday, Aug. 5, after Paramus police investigated a suspected fraudulent merchandise return at the Nordstrom store, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said.
At approximately 1 p.m., Officer Vincent LaBarberia, who is assigned to the Paramus Police Department's Crime Suppression Unit, was alerted by a Nordst…
Torrential Rain, 70 MPH Gusts Main Threats As Severe Storm Shifts Toward Northeast
A steamy, unsettled pattern is setting the stage for a more concentrated round of dangerous weather across the Northeast.
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Scattered storms will remain possible into Thursday evening, Aug. 6, but attention is shifting to Friday, Aug. 7, when stronger thunderstorms could affect a heavily populated corridor from Washington, DC, and Baltimore through Philadelphia and New York City.
The main dangers will be damaging wind gusts, torrential rain, frequent lightning, and localized flash flooding, a…
Second Suspect Captured In Gunpoint Kidnapping That Sparked PA Manhunt
A second suspect accused of abducting a man at gunpoint, stealing thousands of dollars, and sparking a public manhunt is now in custody, Pennsylvania State Police announced.
Jayson Garcia, 42, was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 5, by the Pennsylvania State Police Fugitive Task Force in Schuylkill County, ending the search that began after the July 31 armed robbery and kidnapping.
His alleged accomplice, Paul Gregory Laurusevage, 40, was taken into custody Tuesday and remains held at Schuylkill County Prison.
Garcia lured the victim to a home in Girardville under the guise of a heroin transaction…
New Survey Reveals What Diners Say About Kids, Dogs In Restaurants
Diners are showing more interest in adults-only and dog-friendly restaurants, according to a new study.
Younger consumers are also driving demand for protein-packed menus, health-focused ingredients, and family-style meals, Lightspeed Commerce said in its State of Hospitality 2026 report. The survey included people in the US, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Three in four consumers said restaurants should offer some form of adults-only dining, including 79% of parents. Half of respondents said restrictions on children should depend on…
Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up
Some people spend a lifetime lifting others up. Now, a Maryland family is hoping the favor comes back around.
The call for help starts in Hagerstown, where Gina Gabianelli has launched a GoFundMe campaign for her cousin, nationally recognized comic book artist Andy Fish, who was diagnosed with two rare blood cancers and is preparing for a life-saving stem-cell transplant.
Fish, a father of three and longtime Massachusetts resident, has spent nearly three decades building a career as a professional artist, writer and educator.
His work has appeared in Marvel Comics, Archie Comics, War…
Vacation Horror: American Boy, 9, Bitten 100 Times By Pack Of Dogs In Bahamas
A family vacation turned into a fight for survival after a young boy encountered a terrifying danger along a popular island beach.
Beau Brattain, 9, was collecting sand near Bimini Cove in the Bahamas on Tuesday, July 28, when six dogs escaped and attacked him, according to police.
The animals, all Staffordshire Bull Terriers, bit Beau, a Florida resident, 100 times across his head, face, arms, and legs, according to The Nassau Guardian. He also suffered a severe scalp injury that left tissue and nerves exposed, NBC6 South Florida reported.
A bystander chased the dogs away before Beau made…
Pitt Grad Motorcyclist Dies Days After Crashing Into Utility Pole In Eastern Pennsylvania
A Johnstown native has died more than a week after a motorcycle crash in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 6.
Shane M. Hoffman, 25, was pronounced dead at 5:28 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio.
Hoffman suffered blunt force trauma to the head, and his death was ruled an accident, the coroner said.
He had been operating a motorcycle that veered off the roadway and struck a utility pole in the 900 block of Pembroke Road in Bethlehem around 8:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, according …
