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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
Sports
Bud Light Reveals Super Bowl Ad Starring Delaware Valley Native Miles Teller Bud Light Reveals Super Bowl Ad Starring Delaware Valley Native Miles Teller
Bud Light Reveals Super Bowl Ad Starring Delaware Valley Native Miles Teller No doubt Delaware Valley native Miles Teller will be rooting for the Eagles as they look to score a Super Bowl LVII title. The 35-year-old Downington native and "Top Gun" actor, though, will also be starring in a Super Bowl ad with wife, Keleigh, and their dog, Bugsy (scroll for video). The ad titled "Hold" is part of an all-new Bud Light campaign, signaling a new era for the beverage brand looking to reach fans 21 and over in new ways, according to a press release. The commercial has Keleigh waiting on the phone while "surprisingly catchy" hold music plays, the release says. Joining in o…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Downington Man Dead, 2 Critical In NJ Weekend House Fire Downington Man Dead, 2 Critical In NJ Weekend House Fire
Downington Man Dead, 2 Critical In NJ Weekend House Fire A 62-year-old man was killed and two others were seriously injured in a weekend fire in Morris County, authorities tell Daily Voice. Gregory Balbirnie was found dead while two other victims rescued, a male and female, were taken to Saint Barnabas Medical Center in the Saturday, Dec. 10 fire on Cypress and Elm places in Randolph, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Records show Balbirnie previously lived in Downington, PA. He worked as a realtor in Exton for the past several years, his LinkedIn profile shows. The fire remains under investigation.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
6-Year-Old Kidnapped By PA Mom Rescued: Police 6-Year-Old Kidnapped By PA Mom Rescued: Police
6-Year-Old Kidnapped By PA Mom Rescued: Police The 6-year-old Chester County girl who authorities say was kidnapped by her own mother was located by police, officials have announced. Downington police said on Facebook Thursday, Oct. 27 that Zoe Moss had been rescued, though the circumstances of her recovery were not immediately clear. Officials had issued an Amber Alert for Moss after she disappeared from East Ward Elementary School around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25.  She was at the school for a court-ordered, supervised visit with her mother, 37-year-old Vanessa Gutshall, who police said abducted her.  Hours before she was located Th…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Child Abducted By Mom During Visit In Pennsylvania (DETAILS): Police Child Abducted By Mom During Visit In Pennsylvania (DETAILS): Police
Child Abducted By Mom During Visit In Pennsylvania (Details): Police A massive search is under way in Pennsylvania for a woman who authorities say abducted her 6-year-old daughter during a supervised visit. Vanessa Gutshall, 37, and Zoe Moss were reported missing out of Downington on Tuesday, Oct. 25.  They were last seen near East Ward Elementary School in Chester County around 6:10 p.m. The child was at that location for a court-ordered, non-school-related supervised visit with her mom. The supervisor of the visit told police that Gutshall fled with the child in a gray 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, license plate number KXR-3699. Gutshall was last seen…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Chesco Dad Missing For 2 Weeks, Family Says Chesco Dad Missing For 2 Weeks, Family Says
Chesco Dad Missing For 2 Weeks, Family Says A Chester County dad has been missing for nearly two weeks, and loved ones are asking members of the public for help.  Jason Woods, 42, of Downington, was last seen on Wednesday, Oct. 12, family members said in Facebook posts.  Woods is described as 5-foot-9 weighing about 160 pounds. He has dark brown hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing dark shoes with black pants, a black hoodie with red and white lettering on the sleeves, and a small, black backpack, according to loved ones.  Woods has not showed up to work at BJ's Wholesale Club since Oct. 12, nor has he made …

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
State Police: Teen Boy's Suicide Closes Route 322 In Downington State Police: Teen Boy's Suicide Closes Route 322 In Downington
State Police: Teen Boy's Suicide Closes Route 322 In Downington The death of a 17-year-old boy closed Route 322 Monday in Downington (Chester County), Pennsylvania State Police said. PA State Trooper Kevin Kochka told Daily Voice the boy committed suicide.  Sources with direct knowledge of the incident told Daily Voice that the boy jumped off the bridge and died. Lanes in both directions on Route 322 between Bradford Avenue and Downingtown Pike were reopened as of 4:35 p.m., according to Patty Mains, spokeswoman for the Chester County Department of Emergency Services. The road was closed for nearly 2.5 hours. Editor's note: A previous version of…

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by Nicole Acosta
Business
RANKINGS: 10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Chester County RANKINGS: 10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Chester County
Rankings: 10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Chester County Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings? Here are 10 places you can try today in Chester County. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites and featured in local publications. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these pizzerias, however, are dishing up pies we think you'll love. Andre's Pizza, Oxford Bravo Pizza, West Chester Carmine's Parkside Pizza, Chester  The Couch Tomato, West Chester Giordano's, Kennett Square Jack's Pizza, Coatesville Little Anthonys, Coatesville …

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by Cecilia Levine