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Man sentenced for Bucks County burglaries, carjackings where he threatened victims with a syringe
Kevin O'Connell was sentenced on Monday for threatening to inject victims with a syringe during two carjackings in Bucks County, the DA's Office said.
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Kevin O'Connell was sentenced on Monday for threatening to inject victims with a syringe during two carjackings in Bucks County, the DA's Office said.
In a TikTok video Stephen Callahan posted, he said his 5-year-old son was physically assaulted by a fourth-grade special needs student last Thursday while they were both at Keystone Elementary.
The father was first told by Keystone Elementary School the incident was an accident. But then later he learned from the principal that an aide with the fourth-grader was distracted at the time of the incident.
In Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, the Delaware River broke over its banks, inundating homes and businesses with water. How much higher will it go?
Across the river in Bristol, the Delaware River broke over its banks inundating homes and businesses with water. How much higher will it go? Dan Snyder talked to people in Bristol as they cleaned up the mess.
Two people were killed and two others were injured in a car crash on Veterans Highway and Ford Road in Bristol Township Saturday afternoon, police said in a news release.
Robert Atkins was sentenced to life in prison in Bucks County Court after being convicted a day earlier of first-degree murder and two counts of arson in the April 1991 death of 35-year-old Joy Hibbs.
In Bristol Township, students are not back to class quite yet but teachers are! As our Jasmine Payoute reports, the district wanted to make sure they felt celebrated during their first day back.
The incident happened on Rolling Lane in Levittown Monday morning.
Multiple explosions could be heard before crews got the fire under control.
A busy stretch of road in Bucks County has new sidewalks Thursday. It's all thanks to a mother who lost her son in 2012 after a hit-and-run crash.
Dan Snyder reports.
Daniel Dietrich is being held without bail at the Bucks County Correctional Facility.
"It's kind of masked in the fact that we are here in Bucks County, but I see it every day," Rodney Wyatt said.
Police say two thieves stole a catalytic converter from a car in a driveway on Century Avenue in Bristol Township.
After an investigation, the threat was determined to be non-credible. Officials say all classes and activities will go on as scheduled on Tuesday.
Authorities responded to Schumacher and Marie Lowe Drives just after 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Police in Bristol Township are searching for the driver who they say struck a man on a tricycle on Monday night.
Two people have died following a shooting in Bristol Township on Friday night.
The lawyer for 28-year-old Eric Dillard argued that sparing his client's life is the just thing to do.
Authorities say the body of a worker trapped in last week's collapse of a 125-foot silo at a shipping port has been recovered.
The incident was reported just after 4 p.m. Monday at Lakeland Avenue near Foster Avenue.
There is one high school football team in Bucks County that doesn't have to look far for their inspiration.
A decision to cancel after-school buses for both middle schools and the high school in the Bristol Township School District is angering some parents in the community.
A domestic dispute ended early Sunday morning when someone fired a gun.
Police said an adult was killed and eight other people, some of them teenagers, were hurt in a shooting in Philadelphia on July 4.
Much of the Philadelphia region is under a heat advisory Friday, with hot and humid conditions expected.
After a detailed review from the Middle States Commission of Higher Education, Cheyney University is no longer on probation.
The Warriors were in the market for another dependable perimeter threat following the loss of Klay Thompson, who agreed to join the Mavericks.
The struggling Chicago Cubs pounded the major league-leading Philadelphia Phillies 10-2 to avoid a three-game sweep on Thursday.
Police said an adult was killed and eight other people, some of them teenagers, were hurt in a shooting in Philadelphia on July 4.
Much of the Philadelphia region is under a heat advisory Friday, with hot and humid conditions expected.
Upper Darby police are searching for six men who allegedly lured a Philadelphia man into a trap and ambushed him in a deadly shooting Wednesday.
The Sixers say they've barred Philadelphia sports radio host Howard Eskin from their training facility after his unwanted advance toward an Aramark employee at a Phillies game.
After a detailed review from the Middle States Commission of Higher Education, Cheyney University is no longer on probation.
Police said an adult was killed and eight other people, some of them teenagers, were hurt in a shooting in Philadelphia on July 4.
Much of the Philadelphia region is under a heat advisory Friday, with hot and humid conditions expected.
After a detailed review from the Middle States Commission of Higher Education, Cheyney University is no longer on probation.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
A family from Philadelphia is riding out Hurricane Beryl in a resort in Jamaica.
Much of the Philadelphia region is under a heat advisory Friday, with hot and humid conditions expected.
Dozens of new American citizens celebrated their naturalization in Camden, New Jersey, Thursday on the Battleship New Jersey.
After several people were rescued from the ocean last weekend, families and lifeguards are focusing on safety.
Fireworks are synonymous with the 4th of July but for military veterans they may trigger flashbacks and anxiety. The Department of Veteran Affairs shares tips on how veterans can cope with the celebratory fireworks.
Willie Nelson and other iconic artists are set to perform at a 4th of July picnic in Camden.
Much of the Philadelphia region is under a heat advisory Friday, with hot and humid conditions expected.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and over the weekend.
Expect another gorgeous day on Wednesday with seasonably mild temps, plenty of sun mixed with a few clouds and very low humidity.
Low humidity, sunny skies and seasonably mild temperatures are once again in the weather forecast on Tuesday in the Philadelphia area.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
Here is a preview of Jefferson Health's new outpatient facility, the Honickman Center, made in Philadelphia with hopes of making a doctor's trip less stressful.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
A behind-the-scenes look at a special camp called Variety for children and young adults with disabilities is underway in Montgomery County. The camp is all about fun and learning.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
Atlantic City, New Jersey, leaders and business owners are preparing for an influx of people for the Fourth of July holiday.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Beating the heat with a South Philly staple: John's Water Ice has been serving a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen water in Italian ice since 1945 with a labor of flavor.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
Record numbers of travelers are expected to hit the road for the 4th of July this week. Many are headed to Jersey Shore destinations like Margate.
Three people were killed after a small bus rear-ended a truck and caught fire on the Route 1 Media Bypass in Delaware County on Tuesday.
Route 422 eastbound was blocked near the Trooper Road exit around Oaks and Audubon, Pennsylvania, after a fatal tractor-trailer crash Friday.
A section of I-95 southbound was closed for several hours in Philadelphia after a tractor-trailer jackknifed and caught fire.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
The Warriors were in the market for another dependable perimeter threat following the loss of Klay Thompson, who agreed to join the Mavericks.
The struggling Chicago Cubs pounded the major league-leading Philadelphia Phillies 10-2 to avoid a three-game sweep on Thursday.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Edmundo Sosa broke a tie with a sacrifice fly in the eighth, Whit Merrifield followed with an RBI single and the Philadelphia Phillies topped the struggling Chicago Cubs 5-3.
Alec Bohm was named as the National League's starting third baseman for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, becoming the Phillies' first ASG starting 3B since Scott Rolen in 2002.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph is riding out Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica as the major Category 4 storm barrels toward the Caribbean island Wednesday.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the greater Philadelphia area this Fourth of July and over the weekend.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City celebrated its 6th anniversary on June 28 with a celebratory luncheon at their newest seaside dining destination, The Terrace.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Brigantine's lifeguards watch over nearly five miles of coastline at the Jersey Shore. And while they know their work is important and could potentially save a life, it's also a great job. Howard Monroe chats with a young lifeguard following in his grandfather's footsteps and the new beach patrol chief who's been reporting to Brigantine Beach Patrol headquarters for 42 years.
Expect hot weather in and around Philadelphia on Friday with high humidity bringing us a heat index or feels-like temperature above 100 degrees. Grant Gilmore has your latest forecast.
Police said nine people were hit by gunfire in Southwest Philadelphia around 11:30 p.m. on July 4. One adult was killed in the shooting, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Several dogs and their owners showed off their American pride on July 4 in Old City Philadelphia for the Patriotic Pet Parade.
The Philadelphia region can expect a hot and humid few days, and there's a chance for scattered storms. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.