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Cheer For These 35 Pennsylvania Athletes Representing Team USA At Paris Olympics Cheer For These 35 Pennsylvania Athletes Representing Team USA At Paris Olympics
Cheer For These 35 Pennsylvania Athletes Representing Team USA At Paris Olympics We're days away from the Paris Olympics, and several of Pennsylvania fittest and most athletic residents will be there. A whopping 35 athletes from Pennsylvania have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. They are: David Abrahams, of Havertown: Para Swimming Justin Best, of Kennett Square: Rowing Kahleah Copper, of Philadelphia: Basketball Emma Deberdine, of Millersville: Field Hockey Brooke Debredine, of Millersville: Field Hockey Casey Eichfeld, of Drums: Canoe/Kayak Phia Gladieux, of Oley: Field Hockey Michael G…
PA Gravestone Thief's Brother Bilked NJ Widow Out Of $5,000, Indictment Says PA Gravestone Thief's Brother Bilked NJ Widow Out Of $5,000, Indictment Says
PA Gravestone Thief's Brother Bilked NJ Widow Out Of $5,000, Indictment Says Another New Jersey widow has come forward alleging she was bilked out of money for a gravestone she never got. Jerry J. Stefan, 49, of Gladwyne, PA, has been indicted alleging he bilked a Deptford, NJ widow out of $5,054 for a gravestone she never received for her late husband. He's the brother of a Pennsylvania gravestone dealer already charged in three states with defrauding gravestone customers. A Gloucester County grand jury indicted Jerry J. Stefan on June 26 on a charge he never provided a gravestone or returned the money he took. He was indicted on a third-degree charge of failure t…
$300K Lottery Ticket Sold At Delco 7-Eleven $300K Lottery Ticket Sold At Delco 7-Eleven
$300K Lottery Ticket Sold At Delco 7-Eleven A shopper at a Havertown 7-Eleven hit it big playing the Pennsylvania Lottery this week.  The lucky player matched all five balls pulled in the Thursday, Feb. 22 drawing for the Cash 5 with Quick Cash game to win $300,000, Lottery officials said in a release.  The 7-Eleven at 143 West Eagle Road will receive a $500 bonus check for its part.  Winners are not known until they step forward to claim their prize and their ticket is validated. All winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize, and winning players should contact their nearest Lottery o…
Late PA Dad Leaves Behind Infant, Pregnant Wife Late PA Dad Leaves Behind Infant, Pregnant Wife
Late PA Dad Leaves Behind Infant, Pregnant Wife Ryan P. McKnight of Springfield, a devoted husband and father, died suddenly on Sunday, Oct. 29, loved ones said in his obituary. He was 30.  A Delaware County native, McKnight attended both St. Francis of Assisi School and Springfield High School before continuing his studies at Pennsylvania State University, relatives said in his obit. It was during his time as a Nittany Lion that Ryan met his future wife, Colleen "Bean" Lake, according to loved ones.  "Ryan found his perfect match and his greatest love when he met 'Bean,'" said Molly Stefanski on GoFundMe. "Ryan’s devotion to Bean was…
Roxborough Shooting Suspect Jumped From 4th Floor Window Before Arrest: Marshals Roxborough Shooting Suspect Jumped From 4th Floor Window Before Arrest: Marshals
Roxborough Shooting Suspect Jumped From 4th Floor Window Before Arrest: Marshals More than a year after the shooting that killed a 14-year-old boy outside Roxborough High School, the fifth known suspect has been captured.  Dayron Burney-Thorn, 17, was arrested by US Marshals in Germantown after leaping from a fourth-story window on Monday afternoon, Oct. 23, authorities said in a release.  He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Investigators believe Burney-Thorn was part of the group that ambushed Nicholas Elizalde and four others outside a Roxborough High football scrimmage on Sept. 27, 2022.  Elizalde, of Havertown, died from his wounds, while the other s…
Gravestone Company Owner Wanted Out Of NJ For Bilking Customers — Again Gravestone Company Owner Wanted Out Of NJ For Bilking Customers — Again
Gravestone Company Owner Wanted Out Of NJ For Bilking Customers — Again Police are hoping the public can help them locate the owner of a gravestone company who opened a New Jersey business after Pennsylvania officials shut him down for bilking customers. Gregory John Stefan Jr., 53, took money for a headstone and then failed to deliver for his customer, police in Vineland said. Stefan and his father, Gregory John Stefan, Sr., who was involved in previous businesses with his son, have residences in Conshohocken, Upper Darby, and Havertown, PA, records show. Earlier this year, Pennsylvania Acting Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement wi…
Philly-Area Businesses Pick Up Pieces After Devastating Fire Philly-Area Businesses Pick Up Pieces After Devastating Fire
Philly-Area Businesses Pick Up Pieces After Devastating Fire The owners of two Philadelphia-area businesses are picking up the pieces after a devastating weekend fire. A fire damaged the new location of Sophie's BBQ and Four Birds Distilling Co, on the 1900 block of Darby Road in Havertown. It broke out at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 22.  Although no one was hurt, this fire affects two family-owned businesses that have invested their hard work, passion, and finances into this establishment, said Caitlin Vogel of Paoli, PA, who is organizing this GoFundMe. Greg and Norah, the owners of Sophie's BBQ, named the restaurant afte…
Fourth Suspect Identified In Deadly Roxborough High School Shooting Fourth Suspect Identified In Deadly Roxborough High School Shooting
Fourth Suspect Identified In Deadly Roxborough High School Shooting Authorities have identified a fourth suspect in connection with a shooting that left a teenage boy dead and four others wounded outside Roxborough High School in Philadelphia last month. Troy Fletcher, 15, was charged Thursday, Oct. 13, with murder and other related offenses, Philadelphia police said. He remains at large. Authorities are also still looking for 16-year-old Dayron Burney-Thorn, who was charged with murder and other related offenses on Oct. 4. Dayron Burney-ThornePhiladelphia Police Department Meanwhile, two suspects have been arrested in the Sept. 27 shooting on the on t…
Arrest Made In Roxborough High School Shooting That Left Teen Dead, Four Others Wounded Arrest Made In Roxborough High School Shooting That Left Teen Dead, Four Others Wounded
Arrest Made In Roxborough High School Shooting That Left Teen Dead, Four Others Wounded Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting that left a teenage boy dead and four others wounded outside Roxborough High School in Philadelphia last month. Yaaseen Bivins, 21, has been charged with murder among other offenses in the death of 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde, Philadelphia police told the media during a Wednesday, Oct. 12 press conference. Bivins was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 6, after police discovered a gun purchase receipt in a Ford Explorer captured on surveillance video fleeing the scene around 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27. They say he had …
Teen Wanted For Murder In Shooting Outside Philadelphia's Roxborough High School Teen Wanted For Murder In Shooting Outside Philadelphia's Roxborough High School
Teen Wanted For Murder In Shooting Outside Philadelphia's Roxborough High School Philadelphia Police are searching for a teenage suspect in connection with the shooting outside Roxborough High School last week that claimed the life of a football player and injured four others. Dayron Burney-Thorne, 16, is wanted on charges of murder, attempted murder, theft, obstruction of justice, and other related offenses in the Sept. 27 shooting on the 4700 block of Pechin Street, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. The teen is considered armed and dangerous. Authorities have increased the reward for information leading to an arrest in the case to $45,000. A …
$40K Reward Offered, Video Released In Deadly Philadelphia High School Ambush $40K Reward Offered, Video Released In Deadly Philadelphia High School Ambush
$40K Reward Offered, Video Released In Deadly Philadelphia High School Ambush A $40,000 reward is being offered for information that helps authorities identify the suspects who killed one teenage football player and injured four others outside a Philadelphia high school. It happened as the five teens were walking off the field after a football scrimmage between Roxborough High School and two other schools around 4:40 p.m. on the 4700 block of Pechin Street, Philadelphia police said. A newly released surveillance video shows four to five gunmen getting out of a light-colored SUV and opening fire. The suspects fled the scene in the same vehicle.  The shooting cla…
Football Player Dead, Others Hurt In Philadelphia High School Ambush: Police Football Player Dead, Others Hurt In Philadelphia High School Ambush: Police
Football Player Dead, Others Hurt In Philadelphia High School Ambush: Police A teenage football player was killed and four of his teammates injured when two gunmen ambushed them outside a Philadelphia high school on Tuesday, Sept. 27, authorities said. It happened as the five players were walking off the field after a football scrimmage between Roxborough High School and two other schools around 4:30 p.m. on the 300 block of Fairway Terrace, Philadelphia police told the media. The shooters opened fire from a Ford Explorer and fled on foot, police said.  A 14-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. He was identified as Nichola…
'I Have A Gun': Suspect On Loose After WSFS Bank Robbery In Delco 'I Have A Gun': Suspect On Loose After WSFS Bank Robbery In Delco
'I Have A Gun': Suspect On Loose After Wsfs Bank Robbery In Delco A suspect is at large after a bank robbery in Delaware County, authorities said. The masked man walked into WSFS Bank on West Township Line Road in Havertown around 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, Haverford Township police said. He apparently handed a teller a note that read, "This is a Robbery I have a Gun empty drawer No Cops No Bait!" The bank worker then gave the suspect around $1,500 in cash, police said. The man fled southbound on West Township Line Road in a black Chevrolet Impala, according to police. Authorities believe he is the same man who robbed the WSFS Ba…
Gunman Who Killed Local Dad In Philly Suburbs Didn't Mean To Pull Trigger: Police Gunman Who Killed Local Dad In Philly Suburbs Didn't Mean To Pull Trigger: Police
Gunman Who Killed Local Dad In Philly Suburbs Didn't Mean To Pull Trigger: Police Police in Delaware County have arrested a man in a shooting that claimed the life of a 56-year-old dad of four last week, CBS3 reports. Lloyd Amarsingh, 28, of Darby, was charged with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, among other offenses, in the deadly shooting that killed Havertown's Jim Hunt in Drexel Hill on Friday, March 25, the outlet says. Amarsingh's Audi A4 was captured on surveillance video speeding down Lansdowne Avenue after the 8 a.m. shooting near Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School. He told police the shoot…
Dad Of 4 Killed In Road Rage DelCo Shooting: Report Dad Of 4 Killed In Road Rage DelCo Shooting: Report
Dad Of 4 Killed In Road Rage DelCo Shooting: Report A dad of four was killed in what local police are calling a road rage shooting near a high school in Delaware County on Friday, March 25. The deadly shooting broke out at Lansdowne Avenue and Winding Way around 7:55 a.m., close to Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School in Drexel Hill, Upper Darby police said. No students were outside at the time. The victim, a 56-year-old Havertown dad, was stopped at a red light with his window down when he was shot in the head by another motorist, CBS3 reports. Police are looking for a white Audi A4 afte…
Most Popular Coffee Shops In Suburban Philadelphia Area Most Popular Coffee Shops In Suburban Philadelphia Area
Most Popular Coffee Shops In Suburban Philadelphia Area Suburban Philadelphia is full of places to get your caffeine fix, but if you want to perk up with the strongest espresso, the richest cappuccino, or the most thoughtfully made cup of joe, there are a handful of absolute musts. Here are five top coffee shops each in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware County that promise to provide that needed jolt, relaxation, and a little something to eat, too! The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites and featured in local publications. Bucks: Native Cafe, 12 S Main St, Doylestown, PA …
Most Popular Burger Spots In Suburban Philadelphia Area Most Popular Burger Spots In Suburban Philadelphia Area
Most Popular Burger Spots In Suburban Philadelphia Area A great burger doesn't have to be fancy. All you need is a juicy patty, maybe some cheese, and a bun. But if you're looking for some variety, you've come to the right place. Here are some of the best burger joints in the suburban Philadelphia area, each one uniquely delicious. The sampling of spots below were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications, and recommended by Daily Voice readers. BUCKS COUNTY: Steam Pub, 606 2nd Street Pike, Southampton NEW! Burger of the Week Southwest Turkey Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turkey burger, c…
Jabz Boxing Invites Delaware County Residents to Enter the Ring Jabz Boxing Invites Delaware County Residents to Enter the Ring
Jabz Boxing Invites Delaware County Residents to Enter the Ring Jabz Boxing, a boxing-inspired, circuit-style workout studio is opening at Pilgrim Gardens Shopping Center in Delaware County. The franchise's owners signed a lease agreement for a new location between Drexel Hill and Havertown on Wednesday. With a focus on developing fitness rather than fighters, the fitness center will host classes led by nationally-certified coaches. The local franchise is run by two women and Jabz enthusiasts. Owner Shannon Crowley, is a Temple and Cabrini University graduate with more than a decade of experience in teaching and eight years as a business owner. Christi…
Authorities: DelCo Home Invader Who Duct-Taped Adoptive Mom To Chair In Police Custody Authorities: DelCo Home Invader Who Duct-Taped Adoptive Mom To Chair In Police Custody
Authorities: DelCo Home Invader Who Duct-Taped Adoptive Mom To Chair In Police Custody A wanted Delaware County home invader was arrested by Pennsylvania State Police Thursday after he forced his way into his 80-year-old adoptive mother's house armed with a hammer and tied her to a chair with duct tape, authorities said. Christopher Dougherty, 45, was taken into custody by Pennsylvania State Police around 5 p.m., CBSN Philly reports. Dougherty stole approximately $1,150 and her cellphone, then fled the scene of the Middletown Township home in her red 2002 Buick Century with the Pennsylvania registration number, HYH-3785, around 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 11, according to Pennsylvania…