Key takeaways: Heather Boyd won a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, giving the Democrats a one-seat majority in the House. The Democrats will…
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Key takeaways: Cherelle Parker has been chosen as the Democratic mayoral nominee in Philadelphia. Parker ran on a platform of restoring order to the city,…
U.S. Marshals have captured 24-year-old Nasir Grant, one of two inmates who escaped from a Philadelphia prison earlier this week. Grant was taken into custody while dressed as a woman, while the other inmate, 18-year-old Ameen Hurst, remains at large. The Philadelphia Department of Prisons has launched an investigation into how the escape went unnoticed for nearly 19 hours.
Authorities are searching for two individuals who escaped from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center on Sunday evening, but were not noticed missing until 19 hours later. Grant is accused of killing four people, and both individuals are considered dangerous. The Philadelphia Police Department is leading the search for the two escapees, while the Philadelphia Department of Prisons is conducting an internal investigation into the incident.
Three former Sharon Hill police officers have been sentenced to five years of probation, including 11 months of house arrest, after pleading guilty to misdemeanor charges in the death of 8-year-old Fanta Bility. The officers had negligently fired 25 shots at a car they mistakenly thought was involved in a shooting, leading to the girl's death. The family of Fanta Bility has expressed their disappointment with the sentence, calling for changes to police training and protocols to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Brandon "Bam" Margera, former professional skateboarder and MTV star, is wanted by Pennsylvania authorities after fleeing the scene of a reported disturbance in Pocopson Township. An arrest warrant has been issued for Margera, who has struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues in recent years. Anyone with information about Margera's whereabouts is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police.
Philadelphia Residents Reassured to Drink Tap Water After Chemical Spill in Delaware River Tributary
Philadelphia Residents Reassured to Drink Tap Water After Chemical Spill in Delaware River Tributary
After a chemical spill in a Delaware River tributary on Friday night, the Philadelphia Water Department has announced that tap water from the Baxter plant will remain safe to drink through Monday, March 27. The PWD noted that the spill was not related to the Baxter plant, and that the plant was operating normally. The PWD is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide updates if necessary.
Philadelphia is recommending that residents use bottled drinking water due to a chemical spill in the Delaware River, causing a rush on bottled water at a ShopRite store in South Philadelphia. The City is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide updates as they become available, advising residents to use bottled water until further notice.