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US Marshals Capture Philadelphia Jailbreak Suspect At Chester County Hotel
Another suspect has been captured for his role in aiding two Philadelphia inmates in their escape from prison.
Michael Abrams, 21, was captured by members of the US Marshals Service on Monday afternoon, May 15 at the Fairfield Inn in Berwyn, authorities announced.
Abrams has been charged with criminal conspiracy, hindering apprehension, escape, and use of a communication facility.
Michael AbramsUS Marshals Service
Ameen Hurst, 18, and Naisr Grant, 24, cut a hole in the fence around the recreation yard at the Philadelphia Industrial Correction Center and escaped sometime Sunday, May 7. …
$2.6 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Chester County, Say Officials
A convenience store in Chester County sold a Pennsylvania lottery ticket that won $2.6 million, state lotto officials have announced.
The Match 6 Lotto ticket matched all six numbers pulled in the Tuesday, Nov. 8 drawing, officials said.
The vendor, Mr. Bottle Beverage at 521 East Lancaster Avenue in Berwyn, will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket, lotto officials added.
The winner will not be publicly identified until they claim their prize and their ticket is verified, according to the release. More than 65,000 Match 6 Lotto players won a prize in…
PA Woman Killed In 3-Vehicle South Jersey Crash: Report
A Pennsylvania woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Gloucester County, NJ Advance Media reports.
Constance Boylan, 78, of Berwyn, Pennsylvania, was killed in the head-on crash on Route 322 around 3:45 p.m. Monday, June 6, the outlet said citing Woolwich police.
She was struck by a Jeep driven by a 22-year-old Newtown Square, PA, who was heading east but veered into Boylan's car, and another, authorities said.
Boylan was pronounced dead at the scene. The other two drivers were treated at area hospitals.
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These PA Towns Made New List Of Best Places To Live In America, Website Says
Niche.com has released its annual rankings of the best places to live in America and several Pennsylvania towns made the list.
The website ranked thousands of towns across the US based on data from the US Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and resident ratings, it said.
Chesterbrook, a Philadelphia suburb, was crowned the overall best in the US.
The town earned an A- or above in most categories: Public schools, housing, jobs, good for families, outdoor activities, diversity, and health and fitness.
Here are the other Pennsylvania towns mentioned and their rankings:
3. Penn Wynne
6. Ardmore
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US News Ranks Top 10 High Schools In Pennsylvania
Schools in Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware counties were named among the top 10 best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to U.S News & World Report.
The state is comprised of 640 districts, 754 high schools, 41,016 teachers and 598,770 students enrolled, the report says.
The following high schools were named the top 10:
1. Julia R. Masterman Secondary School: 1699 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)
2. Downingtown STEM Academy: 335 Manor Ave., Downingtown (Chester County)
3. Radnor High School: 130 King Of Prussia R…
Look Inside: These Mansions Are Most Expensive Real Estate Listings In Chester County
Got $38 million bucks lying around? If so, there are several Chester County homes in your budget.
Of the more than 1,129 listings on Zillow, the most expensive located in Berwyn is marked at $38.250 million.
Here are the top eight most expensive in the area.
8. Berwyn, $38.25 million: 10 beds 7 baths 14,031 square feet
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7. Berwyn, $17.5 million: 5 beds 7 baths 11,498 square feet
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6. West Chester, $8.6 million: 5 beds 10 baths 23,956 square feet
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5. Chadds Ford, $7.4 milli…
