Sixers Secure Arena Deal To Stay In Philly: PA Top Stories

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Philadelphia Officials, 76ers Reach Agreement For Center City Arena

Despite local protests and enticing offers from New Jersey officials, the Philadelphia 76ers and city officials have reached an agreement to build a basketball arena in Center City Philadelphia. Mayor Cherrelle Parker Wednesday took to social media to announce the agreement between the team and the city, which said is "best financial deal ever entered into by a Philadelphia mayor for a local sports arena." (Read More)

Has Pop Music Icon Taylor Swift Purchased Property In Bucks Co.?

Are the rumors true? Has pop music icon Taylor Swift purchased property in Bucks County? What is known is that someone with a lot of money purchased a 12,791 square-foot house built in 1750 along with 97 acres of land on Twin Silo Road in Plumstead Township on Aug. 9 for $12.9 million. The rumors are flying that Swift may be the buyer. (Read More)

Father Of 6 Identified As Man Killed By Officers In Montco

The man who was shot and killed by police in Montgomery County over the weekend has been identified as a father of six who "loved his job," according to his obituary. Gabriel Diaz, 55, was pronounced dead inside his East Greenville home Sunday night. After hours behind a barricade, Diaz charged at officers while wielding a hatchet and machete, authorities said. When they shot him with a taser, he did not stop, and officers said they then opened fire. (Read More)

Radicalized Teen Wanted To Be Bomb Maker for Terrorists: Philly DA

A teenager taken into custody after trying to make weapons of mass destruction and talking with individuals and groups designated by the U.S. State Department as global terrorists is being prosecuted as an adult in Philadelphia, authorities said Wednesday. (Read More)

3 Men Convicted In Killing Of Montco Man Who Had Won Lottery

Three men have been convicted in the robbery and killing of a Norristown man who had won the lottery earlier this year. Damon Brantley Jr., 18, of Norristown, who police said pulled the trigger, was convicted of first-degree murder. Daquan Allen, 29, of Norristown, and Jerry Butler, 28, of Philadelphia, were both convicted of second-degree murder. The victim's girlfriend, Katherine Emel, 29, of Plymouth Meeting, has also been charged with second-degree murder. (Read More)

'Armed' Woman Who Fired Shots At Bucks Co. Office Wanted

Police are seeking a woman considered to be armed who is wanted on several felonies and for firing shots that shattered a window of the Bucks County Assistance Office on Wednesday morning. The Bristol Township Police Department issued a warrant for the arrest of April Campbell Precha for several felonies including aggravated assault and being a person not allowed to possess a firearm. Precha is still considered to be armed. (Read More)

Family Of 5 Loses Everything In Lower Bucks House Explosion

A family of five lost everything after their house exploded over the weekend in Middletown Township. "There are no words to describe the magnitude of what I saw last night when arriving at their house with the core circle of other family and friends there to make sure they were okay," said Ariana Musil, who organized a GoFundMe page fundraiser. The family of five was not home at the time and their three dogs were also rescued and safe, Musil said. (Read More)

Phillies Open Postseason Ticket Registration

The Philadelphia Phillies are shoo-ins for the playoffs this MLB season, and with the best record in baseball, World Series hopes are rather high among the team and fans. With the regular season coming to a close soon, the Phillies have opened registration for postseason ticket purchases. (Read More)