$12M Medicaid Fraud Scheme By PA Home Health Care Agency Lands 20 People Charges: AG $12M Medicaid Fraud Scheme By PA Home Health Care Agency Lands 20 People Charges: AG
$12M Medicaid Fraud Scheme By PA Home Health Care Agency Lands 20 People Charges: AG The owner of a Bala Cynwyd-based home care agency, her daughter, and 18 others have been charged in a multi-million dollar Medicaid fraud scheme, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Friday, Dec. 13. Stephanie Mobley, 52, owned ComfortZone Home Health Care, LLC, a Medicaid-approved provider based in Bala Cynwyd. She, her second-in-command daughter, Naya Campbell, 29, of Audubon, and 18 others allegedly defrauded the Medicaid program by filing false reimbursement claims for services never provided, according to court documents. All 20 defendants face charges including …
Snow, Ice To Hit These Spots As Rounds Of Precipitation On Way: Here's Timing Snow, Ice To Hit These Spots As Rounds Of Precipitation On Way: Here's Timing
Snow, Ice To Hit These Spots As Rounds Of Precipitation On Way: Here's Timing An active weather pattern will bring multiple rounds of precipitation in the days ahead, with some parts of the region seeing a wintry mix and accumulating snow. The first round of precipitation will come on Sunday, Dec. 15. Most locations will see rain either during the day or at night, according to the National Weather Service. A mix of cold air and moisture might cause light wintry precipitation in these locations: North-central Maryland Southeastern Pennsylvania Northwestern New Jersey Hudson Valley, New York Western Connecticut and Massachusetts Areas shown in the darker shade of blu…
Juvenile Critically Injured In Park Double Shooting: Philadelphia Police Juvenile Critically Injured In Park Double Shooting: Philadelphia Police
Juvenile Critically Injured In Park Double Shooting: Philadelphia Police Two juveniles were hospitalized, one in extremely critical condition, after a double shooting at Dilworth Park in Philadelphia on Friday, Dec. 13, police announced. The incident occurred near 15th Street and Market Street at approximately 4:33 p.m., according to the Philadelphia Police Department. A 14-year-old boy was rushed to Jefferson Hospital in extremely critical condition after sustaining injuries during the shooting, police said. The second victim, whose age, gender, and race are currently unknown, was treated for a gunshot wound to the left thigh and is in stable condition, authori…
ROAD RAGE: Father, Son Charged For Ramming Truck, Firing Shots, PA State Police Say ROAD RAGE: Father, Son Charged For Ramming Truck, Firing Shots, PA State Police Say
Road Rage: Father, Son Charged For Ramming Truck, Firing Shots, PA State Police Say A father and son are accused of chasing a man through Mount Pleasant Township and firing a shotgun at his truck, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Dec. 13. Paul Caletri Jr., 70, and Paul Caletri III, 30, were charged with felony aggravated assault, misdemeanor simple assault, misdemeanor recklessly endangering another person, and summary reckless driving, police said. The incident began at approximately 11 a.m. on Bridgeport Street when the victim reported being confronted by the Caletris. Caletri III allegedly pointed a shotgun at the victim through his driver's side window, t…
Rapper Meek Mill Vows To Remove Guns From 'Killadelphia' Streets Rapper Meek Mill Vows To Remove Guns From 'Killadelphia' Streets
Rapper Meek Mill Vows To Remove Guns From 'Killadelphia' Streets Rapper Meek Mill criticized media priorities and pledged to combat gun violence in Philadelphia— referring to the city as “Killadelphia”—in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Dec. 11. He also called out Bucks County officials over what he described as unfair treatment of his cousin, highlighting systemic issues within the criminal justice system. Meek Mill called out the press for focusing on corporate scandals instead of the ongoing violence in his hometown. “100 kids get murdered in my hood [and] the press [is] stuck on one CEO … I will never get it!” the rapper wrote, exp…
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Drunk Woman Attacks Driver After Crash At Hollywood Casino: Police Drunk Woman Attacks Driver After Crash At Hollywood Casino: Police
Drunk Woman Attacks Driver After Crash At Hollywood Casino: Police A Morgantown woman is accused of drunkenly attacking another driver following a crash at Hollywood Casino, Caernarvon Township police said in a release dated Friday, Dec. 13. Sara Soika, 55, allegedly pulled out from a stop sign in front of another vehicle in the casino's parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, police said. After coming to a sudden stop, Soika reportedly exited her vehicle and attacked the other driver, causing the victim to crash into the rear of Soika's car while attempting to escape, authorities said. Officers responding to the incident determined that Soika had a blood …
CEO Murder: UnitedHealthcare Parent Company Chief Calls For Change CEO Murder: UnitedHealthcare Parent Company Chief Calls For Change
CEO Murder: UnitedHealthcare Parent Company Chief Calls For Change The head of UnitedHealth Group is calling for change in the healthcare industry after the targeted killing of the CEO of one of its two subsidiaries. UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down outside the Midtown Hilton Hotel in Manhattan at around 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4. On Monday, Dec. 9, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the case. At the time of his arrest in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Mangione was found to be in possession of a three-page manifesto critical of healthcare companies. He condemned UnitedHealthcare's increasing ma…
Philly Staple Bagels & Co. Opens First Suburban Location Philly Staple Bagels & Co. Opens First Suburban Location
Philly Staple Bagels & Co. Opens First Suburban Location A popular bagel Philadelphia-based bagel chain is now making a splash in the suburbs. The Bagels & Co. location in Ardmore opened just under three months ago at 43 Cricket Ave. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., it's known for colorful offerings featuring over 30 types of spreads. Speciality cream cheeses include bacon scallion, birthday cake, gingerbread cookie, jalapeno cheddar, mango, maple bacon, oreo, salmon dill, and sun dried tomato tofu. The eatery also offers a variety of breakfast and made-to-order sandwiches. View this post on Instagram …
PA Doctor Accused Of Illegally Prescribing Suboxone In Basement Office PA Doctor Accused Of Illegally Prescribing Suboxone In Basement Office
PA Doctor Accused Of Illegally Prescribing Suboxone In Basement Office A Bucks County doctor has been charged with improperly and illegally prescribing Suboxone to patients in a basement office, authorities announced on Thursday, Dec. 12. Dr. Kenneth Fox, 55, of Jenkintown, Montgomery County, faces 12 counts each of administration of any controlled substance by a practitioner and furnishing false or fraudulent records and three counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, according to Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. Fox, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, operated out of a basement office on Frosty Hollow Road in Middletown Towns…
Fatal Carjacking Of US Army Vet, Mom Leads To Murder Charges In Philadelphia Fatal Carjacking Of US Army Vet, Mom Leads To Murder Charges In Philadelphia
Fatal Carjacking Of US Army Vet, Mom Leads To Murder Charges In Philadelphia A mom and US Army veteran was killed during a carjacking in Philadelphia, and a 21-year-old man has been charged in connection with the incident, police announced on Thursday, Dec. 12. Tysean Forsythe, of the 800 block of North 20th Street, is facing multiple charges, including Murder, Carjacking, and Conspiracy, in connection with the death of 47-year-old Heather Rainey on Saturday, June 22, according to police. The incident unfolded at approximately 10:39 p.m. when 26th District Officers responded to a report of a “Person with a Gun” on the 700 block of West Poplar Street, authorities sai…
Cold Moon Will Light Up Night Sky: Here's When Cold Moon Will Light Up Night Sky: Here's When
Cold Moon Will Light Up Night Sky: Here's When Skywatchers are in for a treat as the Cold Moon, December’s full moon, illuminates the night sky.  Known as the Cold Moon for its association with the chilly winter season, this celestial event will be visible at its peak Sunday morning, Dec. 15, passing opposite the sun at 4:02 a.m. Eastern time, according to NASA. But that's not the only time to keep an eye on the sky. The moon will appear full for about three days from Friday evening, Dec. 13 through Monday morning, Dec. 16, NASA says, calling it "a full moon weekend." The Cold Moon rises just after sunset and will remain vis…
Shake Shack Offers Free Burgers With Purchase During Holiday Promotion Shake Shack Offers Free Burgers With Purchase During Holiday Promotion
Shake Shack Offers Free Burgers With Purchase During Holiday Promotion Shake Shack is launching a limited-time promotion offering free burgers with a qualifying purchase during the holiday season.  The “Holiday Burger Blitz” will run from Monday, Dec. 16, to Tuesday, Dec. 24, providing customers with a free burger each day when they spend a minimum of $10 and use the code BURGERBLITZ at checkout. The promotion features a different burger each day, including popular items like the ShackBurger, SmokeShack, and Avocado Bacon Burger. The schedule for the free offerings is as follows: Monday, Dec. 16: ShackBurger Tuesday, Dec. 17: SmokeShack Wednesday, Dec. …
Cyberattack Hits Krispy Kreme As Hackers Find Hole In Online Ordering System Cyberattack Hits Krispy Kreme As Hackers Find Hole In Online Ordering System
Cyberattack Hits Krispy Kreme As Hackers Find Hole In Online Ordering System Hackers have found a hole in Krispy Kreme's online ordering system, leaving some customers temporarily unable to place digital orders for their favorite donuts.  The company has confirmed the incident and stated that its technical team is actively working to resolve the issue. Krispy Kreme reported that the breach influenced its web-based platforms but did not affect in-store operations or the safety of customers' personal data.  The attack was first discovered at the end of November, the company said in a filing with Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). Krispy Kreme said it "i…
Armed Robbery At Norristown Quick Mart: Police Seek Public's Help Armed Robbery At Norristown Quick Mart: Police Seek Public's Help
Armed Robbery At Norristown Quick Mart: Police Seek Public's Help A suspect armed with a silver handgun held employees at gunpoint and robbed a Norristown convenience store, police announced on Thursday, Dec. 12. The robbery occurred at the Quick Mart Food & Tobacco store on the 100 block of West Logan Street around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, according to Norristown police. The man entered the store, threatened employees with the firearm, and stole cash from the registers before fleeing south on Locust Street on foot, authorities said. Norristown police are urging the community to help identify the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to c…
Oxford Teen Reported Missing After Not Returning From School Bus: Police Oxford Teen Reported Missing After Not Returning From School Bus: Police
Oxford Teen Reported Missing After Not Returning From School Bus: Police A 16-year-old girl from Oxford Borough has been reported missing after she failed to return home from school on Wednesday, Dec. 6, authorities announced. Wendy Azuceli Ester XoTec was last seen after attending classes at Collegium Charter School, located at 456 Creamery Way, Exton, Pennsylvania, police said in a release on Thursday, Dec. 12. XoTec, who was born in Guatemala, was confirmed present at school that morning, but she did not board the afternoon bus home, according to the Oxford Borough Police Department. She was last seen wearing her school uniform, described as a navy-blue …
Robber With Twisted Nickname Learns Fate In South Asian PA Jewelry Store Heist Robber With Twisted Nickname Learns Fate In South Asian PA Jewelry Store Heist
Robber With Twisted Nickname Learns Fate In South Asian PA Jewelry Store Heist A Washington DC will spend nearly 20 years behind bars for his role in a violent string of armed robberies with very specific targets in multiple states, federal authorities announced. William Hunter, 28, also known as “Ill Will,” was sentenced this week to 228 months (19 years) in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release following a crime spree that saw him and others targeting South Asian jewelry stores in multiple states up and down the East Cost. The scheme - reportedly led by DC rapper Trevor Wright AKA "Taliban Glizzy -  landed the 15-member crew millions of do…
Man Arrested, Another At Large In Fatal PA Home Invasion: DA Man Arrested, Another At Large In Fatal PA Home Invasion: DA
Man Arrested, Another At Large In Fatal PA Home Invasion: DA A second suspect has been charged in a deadly home invasion in Lower Merion that left a man dead and his mother fighting for her life, Montgomery County authorities announced Thursday, Dec. 12. Charles Fulforth, 41, of Jenkintown, was arrested for second-degree murder, robbery, and burglary after detectives linked him to the Dec. 8 attack that claimed the life of 25-year-old Andrew Gaudio and critically injured his mother, 61-year-old Bernadette Gaudio. Fulforth, a Junkluggers employee, worked with Kelvin Roberts, 42, of Philadelphia, who remains at large, police say. Roberts was charged ea…
Distracted Delivery Driver From Philly Hits Grandmother, Girl At NJ Bus Stop: Police Distracted Delivery Driver From Philly Hits Grandmother, Girl At NJ Bus Stop: Police
Distracted Delivery Driver From Philly Hits Grandmother, Girl At NJ Bus Stop: Police An Amazon delivery driver was accused of using her phone when she struck a young girl and her grandmother near a Gloucester County bus stop, authorities said. Laura Mayo Pulgarin of Philadelphia was charged with two counts of assault by auto, the Franklin Township Police Department said in a news release on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Officers responded to the crash scene on the 1800 block of Grant Avenue at around 4:28 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Investigators said Pulgarin, 22, ignored a Franklin Township School District bus that was stopped with its red flashin…
Levittown Man Fatally Struck After Crash On I-95: PA State Police Levittown Man Fatally Struck After Crash On I-95: PA State Police
Levittown Man Fatally Struck After Crash On I-95: PA State Police A driver was killed after being struck by multiple vehicles, including a hit-and-run driver, following a crash on I-95 Southbound in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday, Dec. 12. Peter Sorochinski, of Levittown, Bucks County, was identified as the victim of the tragic incident, which began around 8:57 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Sorochinski had been driving southbound on I-95 near the Market Street on-ramp when he crashed his vehicle into the impact attenuator on the left side of the roadway, authorities said. His car then crossed two lanes of traffic and struck the …
Knife-Wielding Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting: Upper Merion Police Knife-Wielding Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting: Upper Merion Police
Knife-Wielding Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting: Upper Merion Police A man was fatally shot by Upper Merion Township police officers after advancing toward them with a knife inside a Glenn Rose home early Thursday, Dec. 12, authorities announced. The incident began hours earlier when the Montgomery County Mobile Crisis Unit responded to assist a family at the Glenn Rose residence on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, around 11:15 p.m., Upper Merion Township police said in a release. The crisis team left the home to gather additional resources. At approximately 12:54 a.m. Thursday, police were called back to the home by an adult female reporting that an adult male a…
Missing Endangered Alert: Elderly Diabetic Man Vanishes, PA State Police Say Missing Endangered Alert: Elderly Diabetic Man Vanishes, PA State Police Say
Missing Endangered Alert: Elderly Diabetic Man Vanishes, PA State Police Say Pennsylvania State Police in Media are seeking public assistance in locating 86-year-old Vito D’Amore, who has been missing from Concord Township since Wednesday, Dec. 11. D’Amore, who is diabetic, hard of hearing, and without his medication, was last seen leaving his residence on the 500 block of Fox Den Court around 3 p.m., police said. He was driving a black Ford Edge with Pennsylvania registration WR6829A. D’Amore is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 145 pounds, with white hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a gray sweatshirt, a burgundy jacket, and bro…
ChristianaCare Plans $50M Healthcare Campus In PA ChristianaCare Plans $50M Healthcare Campus In PA
ChristianaCare Plans $50M Healthcare Campus In PA ChristianaCare has just announced plans for a new $50 million healthcare campus in Delaware County. Scheduled to open in late 2026 in Aston, the facility at 700 Turner Industrial Way will feature a neighborhood hospital and outpatient health center, bridging critical gaps in local health care services. ChristianaCare said its decision to establish the location was guided by market analysis, community input, and feedback from local leaders, all pointing to the need for better health care accessibility in the area. “Our goal is to make access to health care easy, convenient, and close to hom…
GM Axes Robotaxis, Refocuses On Personal Cars GM Axes Robotaxis, Refocuses On Personal Cars
GM Axes Robotaxis, Refocuses On Personal Cars General Motors (GM) has announced a major shift in its autonomous vehicle strategy, discontinuing the development of robotaxis through its subsidiary Cruise LLC.  The company will instead focus on integrating autonomous and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) into personal vehicles. The decision, announced this week, comes as GM evaluates the time, costs, and competitive challenges associated with scaling a robotaxi business.  “GM is committed to delivering the best driving experiences to our customers in a disciplined and capital-efficient manner,” said Mary Barra, GM Chai…
Wolf-Dog Captured In PA Using Soccer Net Taken To NJ Sanctuary Wolf-Dog Captured In PA Using Soccer Net Taken To NJ Sanctuary
Wolf-Dog Captured In PA Using Soccer Net Taken To NJ Sanctuary A wolf-dog roaming in Pennsylvania was captured after a coordinated effort involving local authorities and animal recovery experts on Thanksgiving morning and taken to New Jersey. A high-content wolf-dog (estimated to be 80-90% wolf), caused a stir in Lower Bucks County as it wandered through Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania, around Thanksgiving. Named “Bristol” after the location where it was found, the hybrid animal—a cross between a domestic dog and a gray wolf—was safely captured and transported to a New Jersey wolfdog sanctuary. The borough’s animal control officer and the Pennsylvania Ga…
Shoplifting Costs Retailers Billions: These Are Most Frequently Stolen Items Shoplifting Costs Retailers Billions: These Are Most Frequently Stolen Items
Shoplifting Costs Retailers Billions: These Are Most Frequently Stolen Items Shoplifting in the US is a costly epidemic, with retailers losing over $120 billion last year. The trend focuses on easily concealed, high-demand products at major retailers like Walmart and Target, posing a nationwide challenge for store owners and law enforcement. Electronics, health and beauty products, and food items are among the most commonly stolen goods, Capital One Shopping reports.  Small gadgets such as headphones and phone chargers, alongside over-the-counter medications and cosmetics, are frequent targets.  Alcohol, baby formula, and packaged meats are also popular …
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Dec. 11 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $30M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Dec. 11 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $30M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Dec. 11 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $30M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Dec. 11 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $30 million with a $14.7 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 with a $45 million jackpot. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 13-44-50-52-54 with a Powerball of 20 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Pri…
ChatGPT Goes Down, X Users Coming In Hot With Memes ChatGPT Goes Down, X Users Coming In Hot With Memes
ChatGPT Goes Down, X Users Coming In Hot With Memes Hours after a Meta outage left Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp users in the dark, ChatGPT seems to be following suit. Users of the AI website began experiencing technical difficulties sometime around 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11. A message on the website as of 9:20 p.m. reads: "ChatGPT is currently unavailable. Status: Identified - We have identified the issue and are working to roll out a fix." Naturally, X users had a field day. #ChatGPT is down. Looks like everyone will have to finish their assignments the old fashioned way. pic.twitter.com/68xVq9DNf8 — Xon Kurama (@XonKurama) D…
UPenn Professor's TikTok Celebrating CEO Murder Prompts Apology: 'Inappropriate' (VIDEO) UPenn Professor's TikTok Celebrating CEO Murder Prompts Apology: 'Inappropriate' (VIDEO)
UPenn Professor's TikTok Celebrating CEO Murder Prompts Apology: 'Inappropriate' (Video) A professor at the University of Pennsylvania has issued an apology after she made a TikTok video praising the murder of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson. On Monday, following the arrest of Luigi Mangione (Penn Class of 2020), Julia Alekseyeva — an assistant professor of English and cinema/media studies — posted the clip, saying: "I have never been prouder to be a professor at the University of P3nnsylvania." The following day, she issued an apology on X: Late last night I posted a TikTok, as well as several stories on my Instagram. These were completely insensitive and inappro…
Just Released New iOS Update Brings AI, Custom Emoji Access To iPhones, iPads Just Released New iOS Update Brings AI, Custom Emoji Access To iPhones, iPads
Just Released New iOS Update Brings AI, Custom Emoji Access To iPhones, iPads Apple has unveiled new updates that bring advanced AI and emoji tools to its iPhone and iPad devices.  Released on Wednesday, Dec. 11, iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 expand Apple Intelligence with features like ChatGPT integration, custom emoji creation, and visual design tools. Key Updates ChatGPT Integration: Siri and Writing Tools now support ChatGPT for generating content, solving problems, and enhancing productivity. Privacy settings ensure user control over data. Image Playground: This tool allows users to design custom visuals by inputting text descriptions, wit…
Mariah Carey’s Pittsburgh Concert Canceled: Here’s What You Need To Know Mariah Carey’s Pittsburgh Concert Canceled: Here’s What You Need To Know
Mariah Carey’s Pittsburgh Concert Canceled: Here’s What You Need To Know Mariah Carey fans in Pittsburgh received disappointing news as her concert, scheduled for Wednesday night, Dec. 13, at PPG Paints Arena, has been canceled. Ticketmaster’s website announced that the event organizer has canceled the performance, which was set to begin at 7:30 p.m. Refunds will be issued automatically, Ticketmaster detailed on its website. Ticket holders should expect refunds to be processed and appear in their accounts within two to three weeks. Fans looking for updates on Carey’s tour can visit her official website here. For more details about the cancellation and refunds, …