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Former Villanova Cheerleader, Cancer Patient Scores Tickets To Taylor Swift Concert Former Villanova Cheerleader, Cancer Patient Scores Tickets To Taylor Swift Concert
Former Villanova Cheerleader, Cancer Patient Scores Tickets To Taylor Swift Concert Raquel Doke says the tight-knit community is what initially attracted her to Villanova University. During her four years of undergrad, the California native immersed herself in campus life, joining a sorority, becoming a member of the cheerleading team and serving as an orientation counselor. Seven years after graduating, the Villanova community has come through once again for now-28-year-old Doke, who is in the midst of a battle against an extremely rare form of cancer. Last month, Doke posted a TikTok in search of the highly sought-after Taylor Swift concert tickets at her friends' urgin…
Springsteen Tickets Going For Less Than A Soda At Some Venues Springsteen Tickets Going For Less Than A Soda At Some Venues
Springsteen Tickets Going For Less Than A Soda At Some Venues Trouble in the heartland: That darkness on the edge of town might just be empty seats during Bruce Springsteen's current tour. Ticket prices for Springsteen's Tuesday night Feb. 21 show with the E Street Band in Tulsa, Oklahoma, dropped as low as $6 each -- with fees -- as resellers found themselves forced to dump. His Valentine's Day shindig at the Toyota Center in Houston saw hundreds of tickets left at as little as 10 bucks and hundreds more between $25 and a C-note days before the big night. A portent of things to come? Good question. Okies who scouted Ticketmaster for seats found the…
Skull Fished Out Of Delaware River ID'd As Missing Trenton Man Skull Fished Out Of Delaware River ID'd As Missing Trenton Man
Skull Fished Out Of Delaware River ID'd As Missing Trenton Man A skull fished out of the Delaware River nearly 40 years ago has been identified as belonging to a missing New Jersey man, authorities revealed Monday, Jan. 30.  Richard Thomas Alt, a 31-year-old Trenton man, was last seen by loved ones on Christmas Eve in 1984, said Bucks District Attorney Matthew Weintraub in a statement.  Shortly after, Alt and his girlfriend disappeared. Both were suspected homicide victims, and police recovered the woman's body in Mercer County, New Jersey the following April, Weintraub said.  But Alt never turned up, leaving his loved ones without answ…
Killers, Gangsters, Sex Offenders: US Marshals Capture 76,000 Fugitives Killers, Gangsters, Sex Offenders: US Marshals Capture 76,000 Fugitives
Killers, Gangsters, Sex Offenders: US Marshals Capture 76,000 Fugitives It's a staggering number: 75,846 fugitives were arrested by U.S. Marshals in the fiscal year 2022 -- an average of 303 per day of activity, the service reported.  These included: 9,911 sex offenders, including those charged or convicted of sexual assault, failing to register or comply with the requirements of the national sex offender registry, and other offenses; 5,189 gang members; 5,759 homicide suspects; 1,496 international and foreign fugitives; 986 fugitives charged in the special Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program, which combines the resources and experti…
PA Man Runs Onto Field During World Series Game 5 PA Man Runs Onto Field During World Series Game 5
PA Man Runs Onto Field During World Series Game 5 A Delaware County man was charged with trespassing after he ran onto the field at Citizens Bank Park during game five of the 2022 World Series on Thursday, Nov. 3, police said. Luke Lulevitch, 20, of Nether Providence Township, was arrested by Philadelphia police after a brief jaunt through the outfield in the top of the sixth inning around 10:10 p.m. Video from the incident shows Lulevitch in a Phillies jersey being tackled by security in the outfield after failing to hurdle over the left-field wall.  World Series streaker💀 pic.twitter.com/buoHRoiJbn — Gavin McHugh (@gavinmchughh) Nov…
MLB Pundits Predict Phillies Will Go Down Fighting In World Series MLB Pundits Predict Phillies Will Go Down Fighting In World Series
MLB Pundits Predict Phillies Will Go Down Fighting In World Series The Philadelphia Phillies are not favored to win the 2022 World Series, according to a panel of baseball experts on MLB.com.  The site surveyed 75 voters on their predictions as the Phillies prepare to go head-to-head with the Houston Astros.  Only 17 of those polled believed the Phillies would take home the Commissioner's Trophy, with 58 favoring the Astros, citing Houston's strong defense and stacked bullpen, according to MLB.  The vast majority of the experts — 62 out of 75 — believe the series will last for five or six games.   The report may come as…
'It's A Disgrace': Phillies Fans Scramble For World Series Tickets 'It's A Disgrace': Phillies Fans Scramble For World Series Tickets
'It's A Disgrace': Phillies Fans Scramble For World Series Tickets A week that started off celebratory for Phillies fans is turning sour scoring tickets to the World Series is proving difficult. The team defeated the San Diego Padres to clinch their place in the World Series Sunday, Oct. 23, after Bryce Harper clobbered a two-run, go-ahead homer to deep left field in the bottom of the eighth.  So, naturally, fans want to be at the World Series in person in show of support.  The Phillies organization itself is running a lottery on its website, where fans can enter for a chance to purchase a seat at Citizens Bank Park for games three, four, and fi…
US Marshals Nab 1,500 Violent Fugitives In 'Operation North Star' US Marshals Nab 1,500 Violent Fugitives In 'Operation North Star'
US Marshals Nab 1,500 Violent Fugitives In 'Operation North Star' More than 1,500 fugitives were captured by US Marshals in a 30-day initiative across several major US cities. The fugitives busted in Operation North Star (ONS) include violent criminals, sex offenders, and self-identified gang members in Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., the agency said. Operation North StarUS Marshals Service Operation North Star focused on fugitives wanted for the most serious, violent, and harmful offenses, including homicide, sexual assault, robbery, or aggravated assault…
Philly Takes 'Big Win' As Lincoln Financial Field Chosen To Host 2026 FIFA World Cup Philly Takes 'Big Win' As Lincoln Financial Field Chosen To Host 2026 FIFA World Cup
Philly Takes 'Big Win' As Lincoln Financial Field Chosen To Host 2026 FIFA World Cup Philadelphians were celebrating as Lincoln Financial Field was among 16 stadiums across the US, Mexico and Canada chosen to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup games, FIFA’s president said Thursday, June 16. "This is an incredible win for Philadelphia and Philadelphia Soccer 2026," Mayor Jim Kenney said. "FIFA saw what we all know is true: Philadelphia is a welcoming, world-class city and we have the experience to deliver a fantastic experience for teams, fans, and sponsors alike. #TheBidIsWon." This is an incredible win for Philadelphia and @phlsoccer2026! FIFA saw what we all know is true: …
NJ Teacher Who Made National Headlines Jailed On Child Sex Charges NJ Teacher Who Made National Headlines Jailed On Child Sex Charges
NJ Teacher Who Made National Headlines Jailed On Child Sex Charges A teacher at a Hasbrouck Heights Catholic school who once made national headlines for participating in a prestigious space program was charged with sexually assaulting a child. James Falletti, 43, of Hackensack was released from the Bergen County Jail on Wednesday, March 15, pending court action following his arrest on Monday, records show. Falletti "sexually assaulted [a] child, who was younger than 16 years old, in Elmwood Park," Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The married Falletti taught science and world languages for seven years at St. Leo's Catholic School in Elmwood Par…
Pennsylvania Man Accused Of Raping 12-Year-Old Girl Nabbed In Texas Pennsylvania Man Accused Of Raping 12-Year-Old Girl Nabbed In Texas
Pennsylvania Man Accused Of Raping 12-Year-Old Girl Nabbed In Texas A Pennsylvania man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl was arrested in Texas, authorities said. George Berry, of Downingtown, was charged with 15 counts of rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, and related offenses, the Chester County District Attorney's office, and Downingtown police said in a joint statement released Monday. Berry, 70, was identified after the victim reported the assault to police on Jan. 6 at Brandywine Hospital, authorities said. The assault, according to the girl, took place at the…
Pennsylvania Hunters Shot Texas Man Dead In National Forest, Authorities Say Pennsylvania Hunters Shot Texas Man Dead In National Forest, Authorities Say
Pennsylvania Hunters Shot Texas Man Dead In National Forest, Authorities Say Two Pennsylvania hunters are accused of fatally shooting a Texas man dead in a national Colorado forest, authorities said. The hunters were trying to lure an elk in southwestern Colorado at the San Juan National Forest north of Rico when they shot Greg Gabrisch, 31, of Houston, on Sept. 17, police reports say. The shooter was identified as Ronald J. Morosko from Elizabeth, PA. He was charged with criminally negligent homicide and taken to Montezuma County jail, Dolores County Sheriff Sheriff Don Wilson said. If Morosko is found guilty he faces up to three years in prison and a fine of up …
Trio Charged In $3 Million Burglary Of 50 Cent’s NJ Crib Trio Charged In $3 Million Burglary Of 50 Cent’s NJ Crib
Trio Charged In $3 Million Burglary Of 50 Cent’s NJ Crib A stolen car helped tie three ex-cons to the $3 million burglary of 50 Cent’s luxury apartment above the Hudson River, authorities said. The rapper, songwriter, TV producer and actor posted on Instagram that he was in Miami the third week of January, which law enforcement sources said afforded the thieves the opportunity. 50 – whose real name is Curtis Jackson – reported the break-in of his apartment to Cliffside Park police on Jan. 17. It “involved an estimated loss of approximately three million dollars in U.S. currency and jewelry,” Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Friday, wit…