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Vacationing PA Dad, Engineer Dies Saving Someone Else's Child Vacationing PA Dad, Engineer Dies Saving Someone Else's Child
Vacationing PA Dad, Engineer Dies Saving Someone Else's Child Duk Shin died a hero. The 49-year-old Berwyn dad died on Wednesday, March 27, saving a child in distress in the water while on vacation with his family, according to a GoFundMe campaign and obituary. Duk is survived by his wife, Ashley Gong, and their children, Mason, 9, and Colton, 7. "On March 27, 2024, while on vacation with his family, Duk demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness when he saw a child in distress in the water," reads a GoFundMe launched for the family by Colleen Rilling. "As you would expect of Duk, he did not hesitate for a moment to go in to attempt to…
Best Colleges In PA: Website Releases 2024 Rankings Best Colleges In PA: Website Releases 2024 Rankings
Best Colleges In PA: Website Releases 2024 Rankings The grades have been posted. Just in time for the 2023-24 school year, Niche.com has released its list of best colleges in Pennsylvania. In fact, several universities in the Commonwealth also made the popular ranking site's list of best colleges in America — with UPenn coming in at No. 7 (click here to read up on how the list was compiled). The top 10 universities in Pennsylvania according to Niche are: No. 1. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia No. 2. Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh No. 3. Swarthmore College No. 4. Villanova University No. 5. Haverford College No. 6. Le…
PA Eatery Reopens After 'Technosapien' Broke Gas Lines PA Eatery Reopens After 'Technosapien' Broke Gas Lines
PA Eatery Reopens After 'Technosapien' Broke Gas Lines Stuff'D Steaks has reopened following a bizarre break-in that left the business without gas and a flooded, and damaged building. Stuff'D Steaks after the burglary Collin Matthew Potter admitted to committing.Facebook/Collin Potter (overlay); Stuff'D Steaks The police arrested 21-year-old Collin Matthew Potter after he caused "significant damage" inside and outside of Stuff'D Steaks at 2828 Horseshoe Pike on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, according to the police release and the eatery's Facebook page.  Posted by Stuff'D Steaks on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 An alarm at 6:15 a.m. alerted the S…
PA 'Technosapien' Makes Bizarre Facebook Post After Breaking Gas Lines At Eatery PA 'Technosapien' Makes Bizarre Facebook Post After Breaking Gas Lines At Eatery
PA 'Technosapien' Makes Bizarre Facebook Post After Breaking Gas Lines At Eatery A 21-year-old man has been arrested after breaking into a Philly cheesesteak eatery and pouring "potentially flammable liquids on the floor,"  "intentionally" breaking a natural gas line inside, and attempting arson, he admitted to officers according to police releases.  Collin Matthew Potter caused "significant damage" inside and outside of Stuff'D Steaks at 2828 Horseshoe Pike on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, according the police release and the eatery's Facebook page.  Posted by Stuff'D Steaks on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 An alarm at 6:15 a.m. alerted the South Londonderry Township police…
These Pennsylvania Colleges Ranked Among Best In America These Pennsylvania Colleges Ranked Among Best In America
These Pennsylvania Colleges Ranked Among Best In America Pennsylvania boasts the fifth-largest city in the US and is third for the most four-year, degree-granting schools— with over 150 schools, an astounding 99 of which have ranked among the top 1,500 on the US News & World Report's 2022-2023 Best Colleges.  The University of Pennsylvania was the highest ranking placing seventh overall, tieing with John Hopkins University in Baltimore.  Here are the top nine best colleges in Pennsylvania among the top 250 in the country: University of Pennsylvania Carnegie Mellon University Lehigh University Villanova University University o…
Ex-Lehigh University Student Accused Of Making Threats Arrested In NYC, Police Say Ex-Lehigh University Student Accused Of Making Threats Arrested In NYC, Police Say
Ex-Lehigh University Student Accused Of Making Threats Arrested In NYC, Police Say A former Lehigh University student accused of making threats directed at a group of students has been arrested, authorities said. Muhammad Diop, 20, was taken into custody in New York City by local police Wednesday, Aug. 31 without incident, university police said. He will be facing charges of terroristic threats and harassment. University police have confirmed that with Diop in custody, campus building access will return to normal. They were first made aware of the apparent threat to shoot a group of students around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. "We've been in direct contact with…
Threat By Ex-Student Prompts Increased Security Presence At Lehigh University Threat By Ex-Student Prompts Increased Security Presence At Lehigh University
Threat By Ex-Student Prompts Increased Security Presence At Lehigh University A threat made by a former student prompted an increased security presence at Lehigh University, authorities said. University police officers were notified around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 about the threat, which was directed at a group of current students, the school announced just before noon Monday, Aug. 29. Muhamad Diop was later identified as the former student who made the threat, authorities said. He was in New York City, but police had no idea where he was as of Monday morning.  Now, they're asking for the public's help in locating him. "There is no evidence the individua…
Famed Princeton University Basketball Coach, Pennsylvania Native Pete Carril Dies At 92 Famed Princeton University Basketball Coach, Pennsylvania Native Pete Carril Dies At 92
Famed Princeton University Basketball Coach, Pennsylvania Native Pete Carril Dies At 92 Pennsylvania native and famed Princeton University basketball coach Pete Carril has died at the age of 92, his family announced. "The Carril family is sad to report that Coach Peter J. Carril passed away peacefully this morning," they said in a statement released by the school on Monday, Aug. 15. "We kindly ask that you please respect our privacy at this time as we process our loss and handle necessary arrangements. More information will be forthcoming in the following days." Carril rose to prominence as the head coach of the Princeton Tigers for 29 years, leading the team to 514 victories…
These Are The Best Colleges In Pennsylvania, Website Says These Are The Best Colleges In Pennsylvania, Website Says
These Are The Best Colleges In Pennsylvania, Website Says Niche has released its 2022 rankings of the best colleges in Pennsylvania. The University of Pennsylvania was ranked first among the top 10 in the state. The calculations were based on "an analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni." Niche said "The ranking compares more than 1,000 top colleges and universities in the U.S. This year's rankings have reduced the weight of ACT/SAT scores to reflect a general de-emphasis on test scores in the college admissions process," the we…
NJ Man, 27, Among 2 Dead In Upstate NY Crash NJ Man, 27, Among 2 Dead In Upstate NY Crash
NJ Man, 27, Among 2 Dead In Upstate NY Crash A New Jersey man was among two people who died in an Upstate New York crash over the weekend. A 65-year-old man was heading north in the southbound lane of Interstate 87 in a Mini Countryman, when he struck a Volvo XC70 head-on around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3 in Chestertown, NY, State Police said. The front seat Volvo passenger, Matthew G. Huff, 27, of Westfield, NJ, and rear passenger, Kerry O’Reilly, 30, of Dorchester, MA, were pronounced dead at the scene. The Volvo driver -- Lauren Huff, 30, of Boston, MA -- was airlifted to UVM Medical Center in critical condition. The Mini Coun…
Ex-Lehigh University Student Gets Up To 20 Years, Deportation For Poisoning Roommate Ex-Lehigh University Student Gets Up To 20 Years, Deportation For Poisoning Roommate
Ex-Lehigh University Student Gets Up To 20 Years, Deportation For Poisoning Roommate A former Lehigh University student will spend up to 20 years behind bars before he's sent back to China after admitting to poisoning his roommate with a heavy metal substance three years ago, according to several news reports. Yukai Yang, now 25, pleaded guilty to attempted murder last November, acknowledging that he bought thallium in March 2018 and began slipping it into Juwan Royal’s food and mouthwash, CBS Philly reports. Royal noted in court that he suffered weight loss, headaches, nausea, and heart palpitations, WFMZ reports. He was diagnosed with heavy metal poisoning in April 2018,…