Philadelphia Man Convicted of Felon Firearm Possession
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Arthur Thompson, 40, of Philadelphia, was convicted Friday of possession of a firearm by a felon following a federal jury trial, United States Attorney David Metcalf said. The conviction stems from an October 18, 2023, operation in which investigators with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney...
Jefferson Health sues Aetna over new Medicare Advantage payment policy
Jefferson Health filed a lawsuit against insurer Aetna this week over a new “downcoding” policy regarding inpatient admissions for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. The health system claims that the policy violates federal law and reduces payments for hospital stays for Medicare Advantage patients that Aetna decides aren’t sick enough to qualify for full payment. Jefferson Health also claims that Aetna failed to comply with the...
The life of a late Philadelphia teacher is honored by her family and former...
Community members ensured no one would not forget the contributions the late Mrs. Walker had on Catholic education.
Copper Crooks Throw Bartram’s Garden Into The Dark
Copper thieves yanked wiring from dozens of decorative lamp fixtures at Bartram's Garden in early March, plunging the historic park's winding trails into darkness and forcing staff into scramble mode to repair the damage. Park leaders and neighbors say the blackout has made evening visits feel riskier and triggered costly emergency work.
Car Wash Confrontation in North Philly Ends With a Man Getting Run Over and...
A fight at a North Philadelphia car wash turned into a scene straight out of a movie when a woman ran over a man with her car, which then burst into flames. It was all caught on surveillance video.
Current Scam Shocks Philly as Fake PECO Calls Threaten Power Cutoffs
Philadelphia residents are being hit with a wave of aggressive phone calls from scammers who threaten to shut off their power unless they pay up on the spot. The callers spoof PECO’s real phone number, sound official, and then crank up the pressure, sometimes ordering victims to move cash through neighborhood drugstores using barcodes. The entire script is built to spark panic so people...
Wildfire erupts in New Jersey sending smoke visible across Philadelphia region
A New Jersey wildfire prompted a large firefighting response as smoke spread across the Philadelphia region and beyond
For Sale: Mixed-use retail building with apartment in Abington | $385,000
A 3,923 sf retail building at 915 Jenkintown Road in Elkins Park (Abington Township) is on the market for $385,000. According to the listing, the building is 100% leased and includes a second-floor apartment. From the description:. Introducing 915 Jenkintown Road—a standout mixed-use opportunity prominently positioned on a highly visible...
🎁 Free Items Available Near Marlton — Don’t Miss Out
Looking for some great freebies around Marlton? Neighbors are giving away furniture and household items that could be just what you need. Check out what’s available right now:
10 most expensive homes sold in Burlington County, March 30-April 5
A single-family home in Moorestown that sold for $1.13 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Burlington County during the week of March 30-April 5. In total, 97 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county over the week of March 30-April 5,...
