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South Jersey Gas Station Sold Contaminated Fuel, Stranding Drivers: Officials South Jersey Gas Station Sold Contaminated Fuel, Stranding Drivers: Officials
South Jersey Gas Station Sold Contaminated Fuel, Stranding Drivers: Officials Heavy rainfall is to blame for contaminated gasoline that stranded motorists in Camden, city officials said. The Conoco gas station at 1901 Admiral Wilson Boulevard was ordered to close on Sunday, March 10 after receiving complaints about possible fuel contamination, the city said. Similar violations were found on Jan. 10 so additional fines are expected, the city said. “The gasoline contamination is likely to be a result of heavy rainfall seeping into underground storage tanks,” Camden spokesman Vincent Basara said. “Upon receiving the complaints, the City’s Division of Weights and Measur…

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by Jon Craig
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Believed Killer's Final Facebook Post Prompted Support From Friends Before NJ Murder-Suicide Believed Killer's Final Facebook Post Prompted Support From Friends Before NJ Murder-Suicide
Believed Killer's Final Facebook Post Prompted Support From Friends Before NJ Murder-Suicide An alleged killer's final Facebook post attracted support from friends and family in the days before and after a murder-suicide. "Bye [till] we meet again I love y’all," Alex Morales wrote on Feb. 29, shortly after 11 p.m. The post garnered 20 comments, some people checking in, others sending love. "What's up with you Alex Morales , how are man, hope you are feeling well, if not right now, just think things will get better bro. hang in there," one person wrote. "Alex, I hope u are well brother. If u ever just need to talk ... reach out," another said. "If u need help or a referral please …

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by Jon Craig
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Missing Montco 11-Month-Old May Be 'At Risk': Police (UPDATED) Missing Montco 11-Month-Old May Be 'At Risk': Police (UPDATED)
Missing Montco 11-Month-Old May Be 'At Risk': Police (Updated) Update: The subject of this report has been safely located, Upper Merion police say.  Authorities are searching for a missing infant who they believe "may be at special risk of harm or injury."  Rakim Rowe, 11 months, was last seen with his father Rakim Brown-Rowe near Moore Road in Upper Merion around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, said township police.  The child is 27 inches tall and weighs 18 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue and white striped shirt with gray cargo shorts and gray sneakers, authorities said.  His father, 35, …

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by Mac Bullock
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After Deadly Crash, Berks Driver Charged With Homicide By Vehicle While DUI: Police After Deadly Crash, Berks Driver Charged With Homicide By Vehicle While DUI: Police
After Deadly Crash, Berks Driver Charged With Homicide By Vehicle While DUI: Police A Wyomissing man was arrested in connection with a fatal crash in Spring Township last month, police said in a release.  Jen-Chieh Sung, 20, is charged with homicide by vehicle while DUI and related offenses, according to authorities.  Police said the single-car crash happened on Tulpehocken Road near Berkshire Boulevard on Feb. 17. The 2019 BMW veered off the road and hit a tree on the shoulder, killing one passenger, officials said.  Others in the car were taken to Reading Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the release says.  Sung was arrested following an …

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by Mac Bullock
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'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years:' PA City Ranked Among Best Places For Viewing 'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years:' PA City Ranked Among Best Places For Viewing
'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years:' PA City Ranked Among Best Places For Viewing In just over a month, what's being called the astronomy event of the decade will occur when a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. And one Pennsylvania city has been named among the top 20 best places in the U.S. for viewing. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun and the sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. Many are planning road trips to places where the best viewing conditions are expected for what space.com says will be "the l…

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Dog Found Abandoned In Delco Park, Owner Charged With Neglect: Police Dog Found Abandoned In Delco Park, Owner Charged With Neglect: Police
Dog Found Abandoned In Delco Park, Owner Charged With Neglect: Police One man was charged with misdemeanor neglect and cruelty to animals after Prospect Park police said he abandoned his dog.  Authorities were able to identify 28-year-old Abraham Myers as the owner based on social media tips, said Prospect Park Police Chief Dave Madonna on Tuesday, March 12.  The dog was found tied to a bench and police believe she was there for over eight hours. She "drank a serious amount of water that officers provided to her," Madonna said.  Facebook/Chief Dave Madonna- Prospect Park Police Myers, of Glenolden, has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Mar…

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by Mac Bullock
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Newly Minted Millionaire: Philly Lottery Player Wins Seven-Figure Prize Newly Minted Millionaire: Philly Lottery Player Wins Seven-Figure Prize
Newly Minted Millionaire: Philly Lottery Player Wins Seven-Figure Prize A Pennsylvania Lottery player stopped by a corner store in Philadelphia's Wissahickon neighborhood over the weekend and walked out a millionaire.  The lucky winner earned $1,192,632.50 playing the "Ca$h Wanted" game at the Commissary Food Market, 5255 Ridge Avenue, said Lottery officials in a release.  The vendor is slated to receive a $10,000 bonus check for its part.  "Ca$h Wanted" is a $20 Fast Play game that pays out progressive top prizes starting at $300,000. Fast Play games print on demand from your Lottery retailer and can be scanned immediately withou…

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by Mac Bullock
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John Cena's Naked Oscar Moment Celebrates 1974 Streaker From Pennsylvania John Cena's Naked Oscar Moment Celebrates 1974 Streaker From Pennsylvania
John Cena's Naked Oscar Moment Celebrates 1974 Streaker From Pennsylvania In 1974 at the 46th Academy Awards, a man named Robert Opel ran across the stage naked. It happened just as David Niven was introducing Elizabeth Taylor. Robert Opel streaks at the 46th Academy Awards. Rodrigogomespaixao Wikipedia Opel was a photographer and art gallery owner who was raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Fifty years later, Robert Opel's memory lives on, with help from Oscar's host Jimmy Kimmel and John Cena. “Can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today?” Kimmel said at the event Sunday night, March 10. “I said, can you imagine if a nude man ran across the …

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Philly Firefighter Injured On Duty Is 'Pillar Of Her Community,' Colleague Says Philly Firefighter Injured On Duty Is 'Pillar Of Her Community,' Colleague Says
Philly Firefighter Injured On Duty Is 'Pillar Of Her Community,' Colleague Says Longtime Philadelphia firefighter Lt. Jill Connor is recovering in the hospital after she was wounded on duty last Saturday, March 4.  Connor, a 16-year veteran of the department, suffered burns to multiple parts of her body while suppressing a fire, said GoFundMe organizer Kwaja Matthews.  "Lieutenant Connor is currently hospitalized in pain but in very high spirits….grateful and thankful that she is alive," wrote Matthews, who is a PFD Fire Code Inspector, according to her LinkedIn.  "Lieutenant Connor truly had a near-death experience." Matthews says the money raised via…

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by Mac Bullock
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Lehigh Valley Child Porn Manufacturer Convicted: PA AG Lehigh Valley Child Porn Manufacturer Convicted: PA AG
Lehigh Valley Child Porn Manufacturer Convicted: PA AG A Northampton County man was convicted at jury trial on dozens of felony counts related to child pornography, according to prosecutors.  Zebbelin Standish, 36, was found guilty of more than 50 charges of possession of child pornography, four counts of dissemination, and criminal use of a communications facility following a four-day trial, said the state Attorney General's Office.  Investigators said Standish uploaded the videos to social media and that "additional images and videos" were found during a search of his phone.  After his verdict, Standish's bail was raised …

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by Mac Bullock
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Bucks County Man 'Degloved' Cat's Chin, Faces Animal Cruelty Charge: Lancaster DA Bucks County Man 'Degloved' Cat's Chin, Faces Animal Cruelty Charge: Lancaster DA
Bucks County Man 'Degloved' Cat's Chin, Faces Animal Cruelty Charge: Lancaster DA A Bucks County man is charged with animal abuse after prosecutors say he badly injured a cat in Lancaster County.  Richard Swangler, a Bristol resident who "has been living in West Hempfield Township for the past several months," is being held in lieu of a $15,000 bail, said the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office.  Authorities said Swangler reported a wild animal "which he believed to be a jaguar" was inside his home on the 100 block of W. Broad Street on March 3.  Officers arrived and saw bite marks on the 56-year-old's arms but found no wild animal,…

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by Mac Bullock
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Coroner Seeks Family Of Late Upper Saucon Man Coroner Seeks Family Of Late Upper Saucon Man
Coroner Seeks Family Of Late Upper Saucon Man The Lehigh County Coroner's Office is asking for the public's help to locate a decedent's next of kin.  George T. Howard of Upper Saucon died of natural causes at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem on Monday, Feb. 26, officials said. He was 61.  Anyone who can reach his family is asked to call the Coroner's Office at 610-782-3426 or email danielbuglio@lehighcounty.org.

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by Mac Bullock