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Chester County residents attend Danelo Cavalcante preliminary hearing
Some neighbors, like Lindsay Yates from Unionville, attended the trial with her children because they were curious about the case that heavily impacted their lives for weeks.
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Some neighbors, like Lindsay Yates from Unionville, attended the trial with her children because they were curious about the case that heavily impacted their lives for weeks.
Danelo Cavalcante wore an orange prison jumpsuit as he arrived for a court hearing in Kennett Square on charges related to his alleged escape.
Danelo Cavalcante appeared in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania for a court hearing. Joe Holden reports.
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The convicted murderer's Aug. 31 escape from Chester County Prison made headlines across the world. Cavalcante was being held at SCI Phoenix but was moved to SCI Greene in Waynesburg.
A special ceremony recognized K-9 Rom, the Belgian malinois, and his handler Trooper Daniel Reed.
A special ceremony recognized K-9 Rom, the Belgian malinois, and his handler Trooper Daniel Reed.
Danelo Cavalcante, the convicted killer who escaped from a Chester County prison in August has been arraigned on additional charges in connection with his escape.
The convicted killer who escaped from Chester County Prison in August has been arraigned on additional charges in connection with his escape. Danelo Cavalcante appeared briefly via video for Friday's court appearance.
Cavalcante escaped from Chester County Prison in late August.
Danelo Cavalcante, the man who led multiple law enforcement agencies on a two-week manhunt after he escaped a Chester County prison on Aug. 31, will now receive sweeping new charges related to his escape.
Cavalcante was charged with 20 offenses on Monday for acts he committed while trying to evade law enforcement.
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An email exchange made public this week shows that a prison guard had warned convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante was planning to escape a month before the act was carried out.
Emails obtained by CNN show the warden of the Chester County Prison was notified hours after Danelo Cavalcante's escape that the prisoner was planning an escape for months.
Residents who spent weeks on edge during the manhunt for an escaped prisoner talked about their experience Monday night at the Owen J. Roberts Middle School in Pottstown.
Chester County held a town hall meeting for the third time about Danelo Cavalcante's prison escape and the two-week-long manhunt to find him.
After losing his mother to Danelo Cavalcante, Yan Brandao — who loves dogs and Star Wars — received a special surprise from the K-9 Yoda, who caught Cavalcante after his escape.
A K-9 named Yoda was key to capturing Danelo Cavalcante who was on the run for two weeks. The son of the ex-girlfriend received a special surprise from Yoda's handler. Siafa Lewis reports it was delivered by a local officer who became close with the family.
An inmate who escaped from a Missouri jail in June was captured in Chester County on Thursday, the U.S. Marshals said.
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Eight days ago, Danelo Cavalcante was sent back to prison after a two-week manhunt involving hundreds of officers across Chester County. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection dog named Yoda played a big part in the capture. Nikki DeMentri introduces a local artist who is lending her expertise in honor of Yoda’s work.
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Major upgrades are happening at the Chester County Prison after two inmates escaped during a three-month time span.
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The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
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A wildfire burning at a military gunnery range in Ocean and Burlington Counties has burned 600 acres and is 50% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said on Tuesday.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
With high temps in the upper-90s and increased humidity, an excessive heat warning is in effect through for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday morning.
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To keep yourself and your loved ones safe in the extreme heat, here's a look at where you can find cooling centers across Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania suburbs and in New Jersey.
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People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
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The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
Some Old City residents made clear how they feel about a proposal to move the city's temporary Greyhound bus station to their neighborhood on Tuesday.
Starting later in July 2024, speeding through the I-95 and Route 896 construction zone in Newark, Delaware could get you a ticket.
Cavan Sullivan will be a part of the Union's matchday roster on Wednesday for the first time in his career and has a chance to become the youngest player to make his debut in MLS history.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Phillies may have a franchise-record eight All-Stars, but those at the Midsummer Classic say none of this matters if this season doesn't end with a World Series.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm was knocked out of the 2024 Home Run Derby in the semifinals by Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez during a swing-off on Monday night.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
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Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Fast-moving storms knocked down trees and power lines in parts of the Philadelphia region on Tuesday — more on the storm damage in your Wednesday morning Digital Brief.
Powerful, fast-moving storms downed trees and power lines across the Delaware Valley Tuesday night. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey said it received multiple reports of wind damage in eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and that "severe downbursts/macrobursts (straight-line wind) have occurred."
The excessive heat warning remains in effect for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday night, and feels like temps will hit triple digits again. Another round of potentially severe storms fires up later this afternoon, with the biggest threats being heavy rain, strong winds and possibly large hail.
Bill Kelly says a cold front will pass through the Philadelphia region on Wednesday, likely bringing scattered severe storms.