Jeff Chirico
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Father, 2 daughters and niece killed in Westville, NJ crash
George Ritter, his two daughters and his young niece were killed in a crash on Gateway Boulevard in Westville, New Jersey. → Read More
At least 10 people shot, 1 stabbed as violence continues in Philadelphia
Police say 10 people were shot Friday, including two victims who did not survive in separate incidents. → Read More
PennDOT activates variable speed limit signs along Schuylkill Expressway to help balance traffic
PennDOT activated dozens of variable speed limit signs along 14 miles of the Schuylkill Expressway Thursday to balance traffic and reduce congestion. → Read More
Philadelphia detective under investigation after allegedly attending Trump rally in DC
Philadelphia Police Department's Internal Affairs Bureau is probing whether a detective played any role in Wednesday's riot on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. → Read More
Director of Philly charity Chosen 300 detained in South America over COVID-19
The executive director of Chosen 300 Ministries in Philadelphia is detained in Guyana, South America, after testing positive for COVID-19. He fears he could be held there for up to two months. → Read More
Holiday travel raises concerns for many amid COVID-19
Stockton University student Amber Arizmendi is like many who have concerns during holiday travels with the fear of infecting family members amid COVID-19. → Read More
Nearly all Montgomery County hospitals 'at capacity,' county official says
Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, offered a sobering assessment of the state of hospitals in the county on Wednesday. → Read More
Philly may be entering 'dangerous period' with COVID: Dr. Farley
Dr. Farley said, along with household and social gatherings, spread appears to be occurring in workplaces. → Read More
Philadelphia opens 5 new satellite election offices Monday: Everything you should know
The offices will allow voters to apply for, complete, and drop off mail-in ballots. → Read More
Crews begin to dismantle Philadelphia encampment after leaders reach deal with city
Action News was on scene Friday morning as heavy machinery descended on what will soon be the former site of the homeless encampment along the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. → Read More
Skeptical of USPS cuts, Philadelphia voters hand-deliver ballots instead
More than 100 people were waiting when election officials rolled out drop boxes to collect mail-in ballots from those who chose to deliver them in person. → Read More
Manayunk apartment complex evacuated, flooded due to rising Schuylkill River
Residents of the Apex Manayunk apartment complex in Philadelphia were evacuated Tuesday evening as the rising Schuylkill River flooded the parking garage and first-floor units. → Read More
Anti-mask shopper accused of verbally assaulting clerks at Bucks County garden center
"She became irate with all three employees that politely asked her to put a mask on," said Gary Steinberg following an incident involving a shopper at Fairless Hills Garden Center. → Read More
Hundreds gathered in Upper Darby Township for 'Back The Blue' rally
More than a hundred people rallied outside Upper Darby Police headquarters Thursday evening in a show of support for officers who serve the community. → Read More
Yellow phase isn't keeping businesses in Philadelphia suburbs down
Nearly two weeks after outdoor dining resumed in the Philly suburbs, restaurant managers are responding in various ways. → Read More
Montgomery County summer camp prepares to open after Gov Wolf's surprise announcement
A huge weight was lifted from Chris Hill's shoulders after Governor Tom Wolf announced Friday that summer camps and other outdoor recreational facilities can open in Pennsylvania. → Read More
Governor Wolf announce Southeastern Pennsylvania will move to yellow phase June 5
Governor Tom Wolf's announcement means businesses like home decor store DC Interiors in Glenside, Pa could welcome customers as early as June 5. But for owner Deb Campbell it won't be business as usual. → Read More
Bryn Mawr couple celebrates 77th wedding anniversary
Bunny and Eddie Solomon of Bryn Mawr have reached a milestone few couples ever attain - 77 years of wedded bliss. → Read More
Philadelphia casino robbery suspects targeted patrons, employees: Police
Philadelphia Police have announced the arrest of two men accused of following patrons and employees from Rivers Casino to their homes and robbing them. → Read More
$34 million approved for asbestos removal in Philadelphia schools
The Philadelphia Board of Education voted on Thursday to spend $34.4 million to hire multiple firms to remove asbestos from district schools and manage the process. → Read More