Anticipated SEPTA Cuts Will Be Strongly Felt in Delaware County
A SEPTA Route 115 bus in Haverford Township. That Route will be reduced beginning Aug. 25, 2025. Delaware County commuters will be deeply affected by anticipated SEPTA service cuts coming Monday, Aug. 25, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. SEPTA will implement its cuts if it doesn’t receive last-minute...
Wilmington Police Arrest Man on Gun Charge Following Patrol Stop
WILMINGTON, DE — A 21-year-old man has been arrested after Wilmington Police say they discovered he was carrying a loaded firearm during a patrol stop in the city’s downtown area. According to authorities, the incident occurred on August 15, 2025, at approximately 9:04 a.m. when officers on patrol...
Suspect wounded after being shot by police responding to call in Chester, Pa.
A man is hospitalized and facing charges after allegedly opening fire on Chester, Pa., police officers, prompting them to return fire in self-defense.
Villanova University ‘active shooter’: Students run in terror amid terrifying text warning
Multiple sources said people were running for cover, hiding under desks inside university buildings
Chester Co. UPS driver saved by local business
Stephen Bloomer, a UPS driver for more than 15 years, went into cardiac arrest during a delivery at a business in Chester County. Here's what happened next.
East Brandywine Homeowners Win $3.25 Million Suit Against Homebuilder
Three pairs of homeowners in East Brandywine Township were awarded $3.25 million by a jury in a lawsuit against builder Southdown Homes. Three pairs of homeowners in East Brandywine Township have been awarded a total of $3.25 million by a Chester County jury in a lawsuit against builder Southdown Homes over defects,...
New Castle Man Arrested After Loaded Handgun Found During Traffic Stop
WILMINGTON, DE — A 37-year-old New Castle man has been arrested after New Castle County Police say they discovered a loaded handgun during a traffic stop near the Edgemoor communities. According to authorities, the incident occurred on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at approximately 8:25 a.m. Detectives from the New...
Motorcyclist who killed N.J. student while fleeing police sentenced to 14 years in prison
A Delaware man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for fatally striking a college student from New Jersey with his motorcycle as he fled from police, according to published reports. Brian Briddle, 27, pleaded guilty Aug. 15 in the death of Noelia Gomez, 18, of Clark, Union County,...
Philadelphia Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Missing Child, Tafeeq Purnel Williams
The Philadelphia Police Department has issued a call for assistance to the public in finding Tafeeq Purnel Williams, a young boy reported missing from the city's 2nd District. According to the official release, Tafeeq was last seen on Monday morning, near the 4900 block of Stenton Avenue. The 11-year-old stands...
Woman accused of dragging, punching 6-year-old girl at North Philly day care
A former North Philadelphia day care employee is facing a slew of charges after she was seen on video violently dragging a 6-year-old girl to the bathroom and hitting her.
