Man who escaped police custody in handcuffs recaptured in Phoenixville

Police in Chester County say a man with a “history of violence” who escaped custody in handcuffs nearly a week ago was recaptured early Friday morning.

Man with 'history of violence' slips custody after DUI arrest in Chester County: police

A man with a history of violence and weapons offenses escaped police custody while being transported at Phoenixville Hospital following a DUI arrest early Saturday morning.

Investigators believe there were 'multiple shooters' at Lincoln U event that left 1 dead, 6 injured

A Homecoming celebration at Lincoln University turned deadly Saturday night when gunfire erupted during an event on campus, killing one person and injuring six others, according to investigators.

Chester County man accused of forcing immigrant girls to work on mushroom farm

A Chester County man is accused of forcing two teenage immigrant girls to work on a mushroom farm for little-to-no compensation, and threatening to have them punished or deported if they did not obey him.

Bomb threat at Conestoga High School ruled a hoax: officials

Conestoga High School in Chester County started school three hours late after police cleared the building following reports of a bomb threat.

Chester County business helps UPS driver who went into cardiac arrest after delivery

Stephen Bloomer, a UPS driver for more than 15 years, went into cardiac arrest during a delivery at a business in Chester County. Here's what happened next.

6 homes struck by gunfire after more than 30 rounds fired in Coatesville neighborhood

Six homes and four cars were struck by gunfire Tuesday night in a Coatesville neighborhood. Police say all of the homes were occupied at the time of the shooting, but no injuries have been reported.

Philadelphia weather: Multiple water rescues as heavy rains flood roadways

For the third night in a row, severe weather was a top concern for residents across the region as heavy rain poured, flooding roadways, leading to numerous rescues.

Numerous water rescues in Chester County after torrential rain falls
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Crews from various Chester County EMS companies were dispatched Wednesday night for water rescues after heavy rain drenched the county.

Investigators ask public for information on armed man arrested near West Chester 'No Kings' protest

Investigators on Monday called for the public's help as they seek to learn more about 31-year-old Kevin Krebs, a Pennsylvania man who was arrested with a loaded gun and ammo near a ‘No Kings’ protest in June.

7 pipe bombs found in home of man arrested near West Chester No Kings protest: police

Police found explosive device materials inside a home in Chester County where they say Kevin Krebs, the 31-year-old man arrested for unlawfully carrying a firearm near a West Chester No Kings protest Saturday, resides.

PECO, City Councilmember team up to offer free fans to Philly seniors

Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. and PECO will be working together for the annual Summer Fan Distribution Program. This program aims to distribute free fans to seniors in the greater Philadelphia area.

Philadelphia weather: Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued ahead of Thursday heat, haze

Thursday is likely to be the hottest day of the day, so far, and with hazy, hot and humid conditions, officials have issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for ozone.

Twins mark near-perfect attendance record through 12 years of school

Chester County twins have missed just two days of school over the course of the 12 years they have been students. And, the remarkable feat apparently runs in their family.

Twins mark near-perfect attendance record through 12 years of school
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Chester County twins have missed just two days of school over the course of the 12 years they have been students. And, the remarkable feat apparently runs in their family.