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🌱 Upper Darby neighbors learn details of a serious overnight assault case

Spotted on the Darby calendar: Earthquake and Kym Whitley

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In today's newsletter:

  • Upper Darby neighbors learn details of a serious overnight assault case
  • Upper Darby teen's long prison sentence after classmate's killing explained

Also on today's calendar: Earthquake and Kym Whitley and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Sun and clouds, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Less humid with some sun, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Sunshine with low humidity, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Philadelphia man charged with sexual assault in Upper Darby (delcotimes.com) — An Upper Darby woman reported a serious sexual assault in her home, and township police have jailed a Philadelphia man pending a preliminary hearing. Investigators detailed the overnight incident, collected physical evidence from the bedroom, and say the victim is receiving support services. Residents near Darby may notice the case moving through Delaware County court later this month.
   

• Teen killer of Khalief Webster gets 18 to 36 years in state prison (delcotimes.com subscription) — A teenager from Upper Darby has been sentenced to 18 to 36 years in state prison for killing fellow Upper Darby High School student Khalief Webster during a 2025 shooting. The judge heard emotional testimony from Webster's family, who described their ongoing grief and called for accountability. The case underscores continuing concerns about youth violence affecting families in and around Darby.
   

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