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People Magazine: Murder Victim Identified 30 Years Later as Runaway Teen from Coatesville
Using enhanced DNA technology, New Jersey authorities have identified a young woman whose remains were discovered 30 years ago as Wendy Louise Baker, who went missing from Coatesville, writes Chris Harris for People. The body of the 16-year-old Baker was found on Oct. 26, 1991, close to the New Jersey and Pennsylvania border. Due to…
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Indigenous Police Sergeant Embraces ‘Caretaker’ Heritage in Serving Warrington Township
Warrington Township police Sgt. Quentin Little Bear Fuller III finds that his law enforcement career gibes well with his indigenous roots. As part of the Seminole Tribe, his culture embraces a caretaker role, which transitions well in his commitment to protect and serve. TaRhonda Thomas reported his story for 6abc. “It’s part of my culture…
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Bucks County Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) Honors Forensic Nurses
The Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) of Bucks County honored a special group of health professionals during Forensic Nurses Week, according to a staff report in the Lower Bucks Times. Forensic nurses are specially trained to treat the trauma associated with various forms of violence that include sexual assault and domestic abuse. They play an…
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Valley Forge Casino Addresses Danger of ‘Dumb Decision’ by Gamblers Who Leave Kids in Cars
After 22 recorded incidents this year, Valley Forge Casino Resort is planning to step up its enforcement efforts against gamblers who leave their children unattended in cars, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The casino is planning to install first-of-its-kind infrared cameras that can detect the heat signature of a person inside a car,…
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40% Increase in Usage Depletes Resources at ‘A Woman’s Place,’ Bucks County’s Domestic Violence Shelter
Among other Bucks County dangers posed by the COVID-19 outbreak, domestic violence incidents also rose. A Woman’s Place, Bucks County’s only domestic violence shelter, responded as best able. But as the health crisis stretches onward, the lifeline needs a lifeline itself, reported Antionette Lee for KYW News Radio. Throughout the pandemic, local demand for protective…
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People Mag: Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid Split After Explosive Family Argument in New Hope Compound
Supermodel Gigi Hadid and singer Zayn Malik are parting ways. A disagreement between Malik and Hadid’s mother Yolanda apparently precipitated the breakup. People Magazine had the details. The final decision to part seems to be based on a recent incident at the Hadid’s New Hope compound. A disagreement between Malik and Yolanda Hadid spiraled out…
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Bucks County Police Departments Turn to Virtual Reality Training to Practice De-escalation Tactics
Four Bucks County Police Departments — Central Bucks, Buckingham, Doylestown, and Plumstead — will use virtual reality training to diffuse potentially confrontational situations. Funding for the initiative comes from a $150,000 federal government grant aimed at de-escalation measures. The resource is part of a $13 million nationwide investment from the Department of Justice’s Office of…
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Pennsylvania Sunshine Act Amendments Protect Your Access to Forums Like Local School Board Meetings
Have you ever considered attending a municipal or school board meeting to voice your opinion about a controversial topic or to watch deliberation before a decision is made? Pennsylvania law protects your right to do just that. Under recent amendments to the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act (Open Meetings Law), you have greater rights to know what…
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Legal Aid of Southeastern PA Receives Grant to Improve Pro Bono Assistance for Low-Income Pennsylvanians
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pa. (LASP) will receive nearly $400,000 in grant money from Legal Services Corporation to boost support of low-income individuals with civil legal issues. LASP will use the Pro Bono Innovation Fund grant to: Analyze its current pro bono program and identify successful pro bono projects to replicate Provide more effective volunteer training and resources with: Video tutorials…
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Underage Gambler Sneaks Into Parx Casino, Hits Bad Luck with Parking-Lot Fireworks Spree Afterward
An 18-year-old wanna-be gambler illegally entered Parx Casino and later retreated to the parking lot for a firecracker-accompanied joyride. The lapse that allowed his entry proved costly for the Bensalem entertainment destination, reports Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last month, the underage male snuck into Parx when security guards were attending to guests’ COVID-19…
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Bucks County Leadership: Mark Dischell, Partner, Dischell Bartle Dooley
Mark Dischell, a Partner at Dischell Bartle Dooley, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Atlantic City, in a beach house that overlooked the ocean; going to work for his father, who owned a furniture store, for $1 an hour when he was 10 years old; and how choosing to attend Dickinson College was…
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Church in New Hope Displays an Onsite ‘Memorial to the Lost’ to Honor Bucks County Gun Victims
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, New Hope, blessed a display of t-shirts yesterday at its two services. The 50 articles of clothing, each displayed on wooden slats, bear the name of one of many Bucks County gun victims. A staff report in the Bucks County Herald provided details. The “Memorial to the Lost” display was placed…
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Falls Township Police Corporal Steve Langan Bids Farewell to His Long-Term Canine Partner
After Corporal Steve Langan met Tag — the dog who would become his 11-year partner — in April 2008, the two became virtually inseparable. The K-9 officer and the then three-year-old Belgian Malinois lived, worked, and even vacationed together. Tag ingratiated himself not only to Corporal Langan’s fellow officers and his family, but also to…
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Philadelphia Distillery’s Bid for Trumbauersville’s Midnight Madness Distilling May End Its Bankruptcy Nightmare
The nightmare bankruptcy proceedings of unwinding Trumbauersville distillery Midnight Madness may be showing signs of ending. A Philadelphia distillery, New Liberty, is working toward the acquisition of what’s left of it. Laura Smythe sifted through the dregs of the former spirits producer for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The collapse of Midnight Madness earlier this year…
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Federal Charges of Embezzlement Become Albatross Around the Neck of USGA Employee from Perkasie
Perkasie resident Robert Fryer is in a hole. But it’s nothing to celebrate. The U.S. Attorney’s office has snagged him for alleged embezzlement of golf event tickets. John George teed up the story in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Fryer is a former USGA employee. For the past eight years, he has been stealing tickets to…
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Pennsylvania’s Marijuana Industry Continues to Flower Ahead of Full Legalization
The marijuana industry has been growing in Pennsylvania. Industry experts predict a “green rush” in anticipation of its legalization for recreational use, writes Lini S. Kadaba for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Throughout the country, the industry already employs 321,000 workers. That number has expanded rapidly, increasing by 32 percent during the pandemic. Businesses with a foothold…
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After Nearly 45 Years, Bucks County DA’s Office Circles Back on a Treasured Piece of Evidence to Return It
A gold ring collected as evidence in a 1977 Buckingham Township murder is now back in the hands of the victim’s family. Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub presented the ring to Grace Ritterson Gordon, sister of homicide victim Shaun Eileen Ritterson, after she called to ask about it. Brooks Holton covered the return for…
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Injured Theme Park Employee Receives Justice, Plus ‘Sesame Street’-Style Warm-and-Fuzzy Support
A Sesame Place employee, injured by a pair of guests for upholding a mask policy, has received both justice and support. Kate Fishman, for the Levittown Patch, covered both the recent litigation its philanthropic aftermath. The August 2020 incident resulted in assault charges — and now conviction — against the perpetrators, Troy McCoy and Shakerra…
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