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Driver Who Died In Allentown Crash Was Temple Grad And Software Engineer, Family Says Driver Who Died In Allentown Crash Was Temple Grad And Software Engineer, Family Says
Driver Who Died In Allentown Crash Was Temple Grad And Software Engineer, Family Says Abeil Adilow, a Philadelphia man and Temple University alumnus, died in a crash in Allentown on Tuesday, April 30, authorities have said. He was 27.  Police said Adilow crashed on the 1900 block of Lehigh Street just after 1 a.m. He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where he later succumbed to his injuries.  In a GoFundMe set up by family members to assist with his funeral costs, loved ones said Adilow was a Philadelphia native and a member of Central High School’s 273rd graduating class. He went on to receive a degree from Temple and was most recentl…
Best High Schools: Pennsylvania Schools Ranked In Brand-New List Best High Schools: Pennsylvania Schools Ranked In Brand-New List
Best High Schools: Pennsylvania Schools Ranked In Brand-New List Pennsylvania is rife with top-rated high schools, according to brand-new rankings. US News & World report released its annual list of Best High Schools in the U.S. on Tuesday morning, April 23. The rankings were determined by performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare students for college. Julia R. Masterman Secondary School in Philadelphia was rated the fourth best school in the nation. Downington STEM Academy also made the top 50, coming in at No. 46. According to US News, these are the top 10 high schools in Pennsylvania: No. 10: Harriton High…
Fugitive Nabbed In Bridgeport Machete Attack Fugitive Nabbed In Bridgeport Machete Attack
Fugitive Nabbed In Bridgeport Machete Attack A 22-year-old man was nabbed by US Marshals in connection with a machete attack at a Fairfield County high school. Gerald W. Valle was taken into custody in Pine Prairie, Louisianna on Friday, March 8, and extradited to Bridgeport, to face charges for a violent machete attack that occurred on Central High School property on Sunday, June 18, 2023. According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police, Valle attacked a 26-year-old Bridgeport man at Central High School with a machete causing a "very" large wound to his abdomen. The victim, who survived, was taken to an area hospital whe…
'Trailblazer': Marie Strumolo-Burke, Longtime Belleville Councilwoman, Dies At 82 'Trailblazer': Marie Strumolo-Burke, Longtime Belleville Councilwoman, Dies At 82
'Trailblazer': Marie Strumolo-Burke, Longtime Belleville Councilwoman, Dies At 82 Marie Strumolo-Burke, an institution in the township of Belleville died on Friday, March 8 at the age of 82, Mayor Michael Melham announced. Strumolo-Burke spent two decades on the town council, representing the 1st ward and lived in Belleville for 45 years. A graduate of Central High School, where she was valedictorian, Strumolo-Burke was founder of the Silver Lake Civic Association and served as Democratic Chairwoman. We lost our good friend Marie Strumolo Burke. God has taken her away from us and must have other work for her to do. She will forever be remembered for all she has done …
School Bus Driver Kidnapped, Raped Long Island Student, DA Says School Bus Driver Kidnapped, Raped Long Island Student, DA Says
School Bus Driver Kidnapped, Raped Long Island Student, DA Says A bus driver from Queens has been indicted after he allegedly kidnapped and raped a high school student multiple times from Long Island, officials announced. Giovanny Campos, age 50, was arraigned on Thursday, Nov. 30 for the alleged crimes, which occurred while he worked as a school bus driver in Valley Stream, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. Earlier Report - Man, 50, Rapes Nassau County Girl: Police Campos, who is from Jamaica, Queens, was employed by Cheese Bus Company when, from January to July 2023, he drove a Valley Stream route from Central High School to …
Newark High Schooler Shot During Gas Leak Evacuation: Reports Newark High Schooler Shot During Gas Leak Evacuation: Reports
Newark High Schooler Shot During Gas Leak Evacuation: Reports A 15-year-old standing outside Central High School during a gas leak evacuation was wounded in a drive-by shooting on Monday, Nov. 13, according to multiple news reports including abc7 and NBC4. Police responded to 17th Avenue and Sayre Street at 12:05 p.m. and transported the victim to University Hospital, where he is in stable condition, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. Hundreds of students were forced outside in the unplanned evacuations, both ABC and NBC said citing school officials and Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka. The shooting happened across the street fro…
Philadelphia's Jeffrey Cheung, 34, Dies 2 Months After Cancer Diagnosis Philadelphia's Jeffrey Cheung, 34, Dies 2 Months After Cancer Diagnosis
Philadelphia's Jeffrey Cheung, 34, Dies 2 Months After Cancer Diagnosis The death of Philadelphia's Jeffrey Cheung has devasted several communities. The 34-year-old Central High School grad was diagnosed with Stage 4 gastric adenocarcinoma in May 2023.  Jeff made the decision to transfer to hospice care at home, where he died peacefully on July 25, according to a GoFundMe page. He is survived by his parents Linda and Tin, his brother James, sister Janette, brother-in-law Eric, and fiancée Tram. As of Friday, July 28, the GoFundMe page had raised more than $45,600. Condolences poured in on Facebook. It is with great sadness to announce that our dear fri…
High School Baseball Field Machete Attack: Man Critically Injured In Bridgeport High School Baseball Field Machete Attack: Man Critically Injured In Bridgeport
High School Baseball Field Machete Attack: Man Critically Injured In Bridgeport A 26-year-old man is in critical condition after being attacked with a machete at a high school baseball field in Fairfield County. The incident took place on Sunday, June 18 around 8:15 p.m. in Bridgeport at the John F. Kennedy Stadium located on the grounds of Central High School at 1 Lincoln Blvd. When Bridgeport Police Department officers arrived on the scene they found the man suffering from a very large wound to the abdomen.  The victim was taken to an area hospital where he is listed in critical condition, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran with the Bridgeport Police. "The victim was t…
Temple Student Shot Dead: Jude Chacko Mourned In Philadelphia Temple Student Shot Dead: Jude Chacko Mourned In Philadelphia
Temple Student Shot Dead: Jude Chacko Mourned In Philadelphia Jude Chacko, a Philadelphia resident and Temple University alumnus, died on Sunday, May 28. He was 21.  Chacko was found with a gunshot wound to the head a Port Richmond street early on Sunday, Philadelphia police told Daily Voice.  He was placed in critical condition at Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead that evening, the department said. His death remains under police investigation. Chacko, loved ones wrote in an obituary posted to Facebook, was a Pennsylvania native and an active member of the Catholic Church.  He was a member of the 278th graduating class at Cent…
Former Westport Police Officer, Beloved Musician Dies Former Westport Police Officer, Beloved Musician Dies
Former Westport Police Officer, Beloved Musician Dies A former police officer and beloved musician who grew up in Fairfield County and joined many popular acts on stage is being remembered for his talented guitar playing.  New Haven County resident Gary Ciuci of Milford died on Tuesday, May 2 at the age of 69, according to his obituary.  After growing up in Bridgeport and graduating from Central High School, Ciuci went on to become a Westport Special Police Officer. He retired from this position before his death.  Additionally, Ciuci also played guitar with several popular acts including The Ciuci Brothers, The Black …
Student Kidnapping Attempt: Bridgeport Man Charged In 2 Cases, Police Say Student Kidnapping Attempt: Bridgeport Man Charged In 2 Cases, Police Say
Student Kidnapping Attempt: Bridgeport Man Charged In 2 Cases, Police Say A man has been charged with attempting to lure two Fairfield County students to his car, and in one case, grabbed a student and attempted to drag her to his vehicle. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 11 a.m., Thursday, April 27 at Central High School. According to Captain Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police, Officer Dani Soto was dispatched to Central High School to check on the welfare of an 18-year-old female student.  The student lost cell phone contact with a friend as she was leaving the school campus and walking toward North Avenue. Officer Soto confirmed with sc…
Pennsylvania's Best Public, Private High Schools Ranked By Website Pennsylvania's Best Public, Private High Schools Ranked By Website
Pennsylvania's Best Public, Private High Schools Ranked By Website Niche.com has released its annual rankings of the best schools in America. Now in its ninth year, the rankings include updated data for 92,743 public schools, 30,112 private schools, and 11,820 school districts nationwide. Niche’s rankings combine user input — ratings from current students, alumni, and parents — with quantitative data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources and facilities, extracurricular activity opportunities, and more. Click here for more on methodology. Here are the 10 best public high schools in Pennsylvania, according t…
These Pennsylvania Schools Are Best In America, New Report Says These Pennsylvania Schools Are Best In America, New Report Says
These Pennsylvania Schools Are Best In America, New Report Says A school isn't just a building. It's a home: A a place for children to foster self-confidence, learn social skills and explore their strengths. Many factors go into what makes a great school, and US News has crunched that data to compile its latest rankings of the best public high schools in America. Click here for the methodology. Philadelphia's Julia R. Masterman Secondary School was ranked the tenth best high school in the country. Below are the top 10 high schools in Pennsylvania, according to US News's latest rankings. #1 Julia R. Masterman Secondary School- 1699 Spring Ga…
Some School Districts In Hudson Valley Increase Security After Apparent National Threat Some School Districts In Hudson Valley Increase Security After Apparent National Threat
Some School Districts In Hudson Valley Increase Security After Apparent National Threat Alarms were sounding among some school districts in New York amid threats being made on social media as part of what is seemingly a national scheme. On Sunday, Oct. 24, in the Hudson Valley, the Village of Walden Police Department in Orange County received a complaint in reference to a social media post that went viral on Snapchat. “I had to make a new account so they don’t trace me,” the threat posted by “Alex Anderson” reads. “But me and a couple of my friends have been bullied for so long and we can’t deal with it anymore. “We plan on shooting up Central High School around 10 to 11 Am …
US News Ranks Top 10 High Schools In Pennsylvania US News Ranks Top 10 High Schools In Pennsylvania
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…
HS Coach Accused Of Dating Student Requires Investigation, School Committee Says HS Coach Accused Of Dating Student Requires Investigation, School Committee Says
HS Coach Accused Of Dating Student Requires Investigation, School Committee Says Three School Committee members are calling for an investigation into the actions of a city softball coach who allegedly had a romantic relationship with a student as well as how the school district responded to the news. Alberto Hernandez Jr., 42, of Chicopee, was the Central High School softball coach in Springfield who was forced to resign after a student said that the two began a relationship while she was a sophomore, according to MassLive. Hernandez has not worked in the Springfield Public School system for about a month. The former softball coach was first hired in 2009. He was als…
Man Arrested In Connection With Shooting At Norwalk Housing Complex Man Arrested In Connection With Shooting At Norwalk Housing Complex
Man Arrested In Connection With Shooting At Norwalk Housing Complex A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly shooting a person at an area housing complex. Norwalk Police responded to the shooting around 10 a.m., Thursday, June 11, after receiving a report of the incident at Roodner Court at 261 Ely Ave. Officers arrived and found one victim, who was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the abdomen, said Norwalk Police Lt. Jared Zwickler. The shooter, later identified as Marcus Bonaparte, address unknown, and the victim knew each other, police said. Police issued a description of Bonaparte and his vehicle to area law enforcement agencies.…
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Staples Training Center Lifting Athletes Into 21st Century Did you know coaches think the emotional benefits of strength training is as important as the physical benefits like making athletes more powerful and faster? "Strength training is great for stress management and helps not just athletes but all students feel better about themselves," said Staples High School Associate Head Coach Jon Zames. That is why a fundraising effort to upgrade the school's Fitness Center with new and more equipment is so important. An upgrade from four to 14 stations will make it more accessible to support the sports teams and physical education progra…
Two Robberies Under Investigation In Bridgeport Two Robberies Under Investigation In Bridgeport
Two Robberies Under Investigation In Bridgeport Police are investigating two robberies that took place within a short time of each other but seemed to have been committed by different people in Bridgeport. The first incident took place around 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9, near Central High School, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. During the alleged robbery, which did not take place at the school,  the victim told police that two men approached him and demanded his cell phone. No weapons were displayed, Jones said. The second robbery took place around 5:19 p.m., Friday, at the Dunkin' Donuts, at 4150 Main St., …
NJ Flags Fly At Half-Staff To Honor Pioneering Newark Mayor Kenneth Gibson NJ Flags Fly At Half-Staff To Honor Pioneering Newark Mayor Kenneth Gibson
NJ Flags Fly At Half-Staff To Honor Pioneering Newark Mayor Kenneth Gibson The state and U.S. flags were lowered over the Statehouse in Trenton Monday to honor Kenneth Gibson, who became the first black mayor of a major Northeastern city when he was elected in Newark in 1970.  Gibson died Friday. He was 86.  Gibson came to power at a time when New Jersey's largest city was still recovering from a devastating riot three years earlier, part of a wave of racial violence sweeping the nation touched off partly by assassinations of prominent civll rights leaders, including Martin Luther King.  Born in Alabama, Gibson attended Central High School and…
Know Him? Police Look To ID Suspect In Burglary At Area High School Know Him? Police Look To ID Suspect In Burglary At Area High School
Know Him? Police Look To ID Suspect In Burglary At Area High School Do you know him? The suspect in a burglary at a high school in Fairfield County is on the loose and police are seeking the public's help in identifying and finding him. The Bridgeport Robbery Burglary Squad is looking to identify the suspect pictured above in the burglary that occurred at Central High School on June 30.  Anyone who could identify this person please contact Detective Michael Fiumidinisi. Or call 203-576-TIPS (8477). Share this story on Facebook by clicking on the Facebook icon below.
Ex-Teacher Accused Of Sexual Assault Found With Student In Traffic Stop Ex-Teacher Accused Of Sexual Assault Found With Student In Traffic Stop
Ex-Teacher Accused Of Sexual Assault Found With Student In Traffic Stop A former Fairfield County educator awaiting trial for allegedly sexually assaulting two students is back in hot water after being busted during a traffic stop with one of her alleged victims. Milford resident Laura Ramos, an ex-special education teacher at Central High School in Bridgeport, had been out on $50,000 bond as she awaits trial following her arrest in June last year.  On June 22, she was pulled over on in Waterford for distracted driving. Police said that during the stop, there was a 19-year-old in the passenger’s seat who was under an Order of Protection regarding Ramos, as he …
Suspect Nabbed In Threat That Led To Bridgeport Central HS Lockdown Suspect Nabbed In Threat That Led To Bridgeport Central HS Lockdown
Suspect Nabbed In Threat That Led To Bridgeport Central HS Lockdown A threat made by a student in New Mexico at a school with the same initials as Central High School in Bridgeport led to a lockdown of the local school. According to the Eastern New Mexico News, a 17-year-old student was arrested at Clovis High School in New Mexico, after posting a Snapchat photo threat with a person holding a rifle that said: “F*** CHS I’m going out with a bang” and “don’t go to school tmrw”. Local CHS students saw the threat and were afraid the threat was meant to be carried out at their school, according to the Bridgeport School District Before learning where the threat …
Snapchat Photo Leads To Bridgeport Central High School Lockdown Snapchat Photo Leads To Bridgeport Central High School Lockdown
Snapchat Photo Leads To Bridgeport Central High School Lockdown Central High School in Bridgeport was on a lockdown while police conducted a sweep of the school as a precaution due to a "perceived" threat that was circulating on social media. The lockdown took place around 11:30 a.m. Friday at the school at 1 Lincoln Blvd. "There is no active shooter threat at Central High School," said Av Harris, director of Legislative Affairs/Public Policy City of Bridgeport.  Harris said students were circulating a “Snapchat” photo around the school and a student, who was possibly the suspect was immediately located and detained. "As a pre…