Crime & Safety

Trooper Accidentally Shot, Man Guilty of Biting Off Ear, $3 Cigarette Tax

Plus, a hearing has been scheduled for three Bucks County residents who allegedly beat a gay couple in Philadelphia.

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Pa. Native Takes Over Secret Service Operations

Newtown Man Found Guilty of Biting Off Ear in Bar Fight

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Pa. State Trooper, 26, Killed During Training Was ‘Well Liked’

Hearing Scheduled for Three Bucks Residents Who Allegedly Beat Gay Couple

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Former Sports Broadcaster Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges

SEPTA Avoids Regional Rail Strike This Month, Total Shutdown Possible in Feb.

Former Horsham Soccer Association Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Theft

Montco Prison Employee Fired For Inmate Escape, Six Others Disciplined

$2 Per Pack Cigarette Tax Now in Effect in Philly

Fitzpatrick, Strouse to Debate at Bucks County Community College

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