Tag: Pennsylvania
6 days ago
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Philadelphia park ranger stabbed in head in park as knife crime grips city

Families and kids would have been relaxing at the park on Sunday afternoon when the park ranger was attacked

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11 days ago
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Pennsylvania beat baby to death leaving 'traumatized' mom facing 'nightmares'

Tyler Sullivan said he was "guilty and ashamed" over the killing of his four-month-old son in May 2023

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19 days ago
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JD Vance 'insults' staff at famous Philly cheesesteak joint

JD Vance ruffled a few feathers after asking a controversial question at a well-known cheesesteak joint in Philly

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23 days ago
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Donald Trump to make major change to rallies for safety reasons

The Republican nominee vowed to return to outdoor rallies not long after an attempt was made on his life

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23 days ago
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Philadelphia man killed in 'execution-style' shooting named as gunmen hunted

The 25-year-old was riding his bike through South Philly on Wednesday night when he was set upon by three men

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25 days ago
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Pennsylvania boy, 4, drowns in pool after breaking through lock system

The toddler reportedly bypassed a lock system and fell into the neighbor's pool in Blair County on Monday

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27 days ago
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Pennsylvania man who stabbed neighbor to death after snowing dispute jailed

Christopher Casey, 56, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter charge and possession of an instrument of crime

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29 days ago
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One of Maureen O'Hara's favorite Irish bands continue sold-out US tour

The Dublin band had a special connection to The Quiet Man actress which continued even after her death

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about 1 month ago
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Footage from Donald Trump shooting shows tense moment officer first sees gunman

New bodycam footage gives a frightening look at what happened moments before Trump was shot at during a rally in Penn...

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about 1 month ago
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Alarm as Alligator 'that could put many people in danger spotted in Pennsylvania

An alligator "putting many people in danger" is being hunted after it was spotted swimming in Lake Erie

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about 1 month ago
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Penn State students put Sophmore through sick 'obstacle course' in deadly hazing

Timothy Piazza died days after consuming significant amounts of alcohol during a fraternity hazing in 2017

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about 2 months ago
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Pennsylvania man who 'stole and sold body parts from morgues' defends character

Jeremy K. Pauley, 42, is among seven individuals accused of stealing body parts from morgues at Harvard Medical Schoo...

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about 2 months ago
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Irish-American Cavan Sullivan breaks MLS record on Philadelphia Union debut

Cavan Sullivan made history on Wednesday night when he came off the bench for Philadelphia Union

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about 2 months ago
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FBI identify Trump's attacker as rally shooting was 'assassination attempt'

Donald Trump was shot in the right ear at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday

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about 2 months ago
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Donald Trump rally shooter 'seen bear-crawling on roof before firing' at rally

Witnesses said they saw the alleged shooter on a roof before former President Donald Trump shot in the right ear

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about 2 months ago
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Pennsylvania man charged with gruesome murder of transgender teen

The body of 14-year-old Pauly Likens was found in a Pennsylvania lake late last month

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2 months ago
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Jehovah's Witness man jailed for decades-long child sex abuse starting at age 12

Luis Manuel Ayala-Velasquez started abusing his victim, believed to be a relative, around 2001

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2 months ago
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Biggest free Celtic festival in North America announces whopper line-up

The line-up will inspire a jig or two thanks to artists jetting in from Ireland and others returning after a long hiatus

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2 months ago
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Surge in Lyme disease in Pennsylvania sparks health concerns

Medics are seeing "tons of cases" and expect case numbers exceeding 11,000 by the end of the year

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2 months ago
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'Monster' who spent 'three decades sexually abusing kids' makes foul statement

George Wakeley was described as a "monster, a coward, and pathetic" by a prosecutor on Wednesday

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2 months ago
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Donald Trump's most offensive comment this year according to Irish politician

The former US president veered away from politics to ask a question about Philly sports

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3 months ago
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Two hunted for 'stomping on defenseless victims' at Pennsylvania fun day

A fun-filled day in Gloucester Township descended into chaos when violence erupted and arrests were made

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3 months ago
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Pennsylvania dog chained up outside in blistering heat for nearly 10 hours dies

The dog, named Dana, was kept outside for eight hours while his owner was at work

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3 months ago
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Philadelphia girl, 12, suffered 'torment no child should endure'

Malinda Hoagland was "broken and barely alive" when she was discovered by police last month

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3 months ago
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Pennsylvania man who 'killed' Irish pub owner 'not competent to stand trial'

David Magill, the owner of Mogie's Irish Pub in Lower Burrell, was shot dead in December last year

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3 months ago
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Pennsylvania twins found living in 'deplorable' conditions 'surrounded by feces'

The two-year-old children appeared dirty and covered in bite marks when they were found on Monday

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3 months ago
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Philadelphia man 'ambushed' by bikes who fired 40 bullets into him

The 55-year-old was gunned down in a "targeted attack" by a group of dirt bikers on Monday night

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3 months ago
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Irish Business Chamber honoring 'American hero' to mark 25th anniversary

The chamber is a "flourishing organization" that has assisted companies like Pfizer with their US-Irish relations

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3 months ago
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Dog attacks suspect during argument over broken window in Philadelphia

The dog was shot after it began attacking a man who allegedly broke its owner's window on Friday morning

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3 months ago
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10-year-old girl and 43-year-old woman found dead in car in Pittsburgh

Police don't believe there is any threat to the wider public after the bodies were found in South Park on Friday

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3 months ago
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Pennsylvania mother to have ashes scattered in Ireland as she 'longed' to return

Alaina O'Donnell, a beloved mother and frontline worker, wanted to return to Co Kilkenny before her passing

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3 months ago
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Pennsylvania parents blame child for drug death - 'don't touch daddy’s medicine'

Holly Back, 40, and Mousa Hawa, 41, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, have been charged with the murder of Hawa's eight-y...

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3 months ago
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Philadelphia museum set to honor iconic Irish genius with a street festival

Ulysses is Joyce's masterpiece and the museum's co-founder had it smuggled into the country for him in 1922

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3 months ago
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Wegmans recalls pepperoni as product may contain metal pieces

The potentially contaminated pepperoni was sold in over 100 stores in states including New York and New Jersey

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3 months ago
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Philadelphia man barricades himself in home after shooting woman, 65, dead

William Pulver is accused of shooting and killing Patricia Shinn in northeast Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon

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3 months ago
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Philadelphia girl, five, hospitalized after being mown down by police car

The youngster was hit by a police car that was on patrol in Kingsessing on Tuesday night

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3 months ago
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Pennsylvania boy dies after 'deadly fentanyl left within arm's reach'

Holly Back and Mousa Hawa are accused of murdering Hawa's son by leaving him in a room "littered with deadly drugs"

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3 months ago
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Phillies Irish Heritage Night lights up Citizens Bank Park to sell-out crowd

The Phillies celebrated their 16th annual Irish Heritage Celebration at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, May 31

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3 months ago
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Philadelphia Airport warns of possible measles exposure

The person was traveling through the airport but people should remain vigilant of the highly contagious virus

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