Tortoise hatchlings born of century-old parents come out of their shells at Philadelphia Zoo
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sixteen critically endangered western Santa Cruz tortoises born to some very old parents got a slow walk and the red carpet treatment Wednesday at a Philadelphia Zoo event to show off the highly prized hatchlings. Animal care specialists who have watched over the 16 since they were eggs held the...
Montco Uber driver charged with rape of woman at Villanova University heads to trial...
Authorities allege Mirvan Dinler, of Washington Court, Trappe Borough, raped a student in her dormitory in September 2024. An Uber driver from Trappe Borough who allegedly raped a woman at Villanova University in Delaware County in September 2024 will head to trial in the new year in Delaware County Common Pleas Court.
At least 2 dozen cats die in fire at central Pa. animal sanctuary
More than two dozen cats living in a York County home that doubled as a nonprofit sanctuary died in a Tuesday morning fire, officials said. More than 50 cats were in the single-family brick home when the fire started around 9:45 a.m. on the 1900 block of Glen Rock Road in Springfield Township, according to Glen Rock...
Woman stabs man with his own knife outside Delaware motel
Delaware woman jailed after slicing man in bizarre knife fight NEW CASTLE, DE – A 32-year-old woman was arrested Monday after allegedly stabbing a man with his own knife during a confrontation outside a New Castle motel, according to Delaware State Police. The stabbing happened around 2:30 p.m. at the Best Knight Inn...
Philly man surrenders to police after weekend shooting killed mom’s boyfriend
A man surrendered to police after he was charged with murder in connection to a shooting that killed his mother's boyfriend that happened in North Philadelphia over the weekend, according to a spokesperson with the police department. On Sunday, Aug. 17, officers were called to the 1500 block of North...
Upper Darby woman convicted of torturing, killing animals live on the internet sentenced to...
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A 28-year-old Upper Darby woman was sentenced to five years probation after she was convicted of four felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals — torture in relation to videos police said she...
Pennsylvania man sentenced for defrauding the government of over $1M in benefits
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A Philadelphia man is set to serve over 2 years in prison after he used stolen identities to steal over $1,000,000 from government benefits. James Sessoms, 60, was sentenced to 28 months in prison and three years of supervised release by United States District Judge Chad F. Kenney. From Nov....
After 16 Months on the Run, Woman Arrested in $4.4K Multi-Store Retail Theft Case
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A 52-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after authorities allege she stole thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise from several retail locations across Pennsylvania, including a store in Kennett Square Borough. According to the Kennett Square Police Department, Chanel Green was being...
Delco mom writes grief book for son after sudden loss of father
A Delaware County mother is a now a first-time author, after writing a book for her children to cope with the unexpected loss of their father.
Colonial votes to keep 7% post-assessment tax increase
The Colonial School Board voted to change their tax rates, but unlike the Brandywine School District, they elected to keep some extra money. Colonial held a special meeting in the wake of last week's special session at Legislative Hall where districts were given permission to split their tax rates into residential...
