Tag: Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Woman Found Alive After Going Missing Over 30 Years Ago

A Pennsylvania woman who went missing in 1992 has been found alive almost 31 years later, according to Ross Township police. Patricia Kopta, nicknamed “the Sparrow,” was often seen on the streets of Pittsburgh, preaching about the end of the world. She had developed mental health issues and one night when she was 52, she…


No Bail for Pennsylvania Man With Explosives in Suitcase

PHILADELPHIA—A Pennsylvania man admitted packing explosive materials, fuses, and a lighter in a suitcase he checked for a commercial flight to Florida and fled the Lehigh Valley airport when he feared arrest, federal authorities said in a court document filed Thursday. Marc Muffley, 40, of Lansford, called his girlfriend for a ride when he heard…


Explosive Found at Pennsylvania Airport, Suspect Arrested: FBI

A man has been arrested after an explosive was found in a checked bag at Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley International Airport, the FBI said Wednesday. Mark Muffley, 40, from Lansford, Pennsylvania, was arrested on Monday and charged with attempting to place an explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft after his suitcase triggered an alarm during the routine screening….


Delaware Not Entitled to Seize Funds From Unclaimed Money Orders Purchased Elsewhere, SCOTUS Rules

The Supreme Court sided with 30 states that challenged Delaware’s practice of seizing unclaimed funds from customers of payments giant MoneyGram, ruling on Feb. 28 that the money left over from abandoned money orders may be taken by the state in which the money order was purchased. Because MoneyGram is incorporated in Delaware, that state…


Black Pennsylvanians Make ‘Surprisingly Positive’ Progress Over Decade: Report

Black Pennsylvanians have made strides in income, health care, and education over the last decade, but there is still room for improvement, according to a report titled “The State of Black Pennsylvania.” Released this week by Pennsylvania Democrat state Sen. Art Haywood, the report covers the period from 2010 to 2021 (pdf). It does not…


Pennsylvania Unseals Search Warrant in Idaho College Killings

STROUDSBURG, Pa.—Law enforcement officials seized dark clothing, medical gloves, a flashlight, and other items from a Pennsylvania home where they arrested a graduate student charged with stabbing four University of Idaho students to death, according to newly unsealed court documents. The records were made public Tuesday, two months after Pennsylvania State Police arrested Bryan Kohberger…


Pennsylvania Chick-Fil-A Bans Unaccompanied Kids Under 16, Cites Behavioral Problems

The Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Royersford, Pennsylvania, will no longer tolerate rude, unaccompanied children dining in its restaurant. In a Feb. 22 Facebook post, the franchise said that anyone under age 16 is required to be accompanied by an adult. If not accompanied by an adult, they may go inside to purchase food but must take…


Pennsylvania Chick-Fil-A Bans Unaccompanied Kids Under 16

The Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Royersford, Pennsylvania, will no longer tolerate rude, unaccompanied children dining in its restaurant. In a Feb. 22 Facebook post, the franchise said that anyone under age 16 is required to be accompanied by an adult. If not accompanied by an adult, they may go inside to purchase food but must take…


Pennsylvania County Gets Rid of ‘Sanctuary’ Status Amid Fentanyl Crisis

Butler County, Pennsylvania, has terminated its “sanctuary” designation and will now cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while dealing with illegal immigrants as the area faces a fentanyl crisis and an uptick in trafficking crimes. A sanctuary city or county does not cooperate with ICE in its efforts to remove illegal immigrants, such…


Police Search for Gunmen Who Shot 6 Children, 1 Woman at Philadelphia Schoolyard

Police in Philadelphia are searching for three gunmen who opened fire on seven people, including six children, in a schoolyard on Thursday. The Philadelphia Police Department said in an emailed statement to The Epoch Times that the shooting happened just before 6 p.m. near the intersection of 31st and Norris streets, in close proximity to the James…