Man Caught Red Handed Stealing From Church Donation Box
Gloucester Township Police arrested a man after he was caught stealing from a church donation box.
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Gloucester Township Police arrested a man after he was caught stealing from a church donation box.
The blaze was reported at about 9 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in the 4800 block of Greene Street.
Jacobs Chapel used to be a stop on the Underground Railroad and was at the center of a thriving Black community in South Jersey called "Colemantown" and now the church is opening its doors today to uncover nearly 200 years of history.
Richard Clark is the chairman of the newly formed Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia.
A hearing has been set at which a northern Pennsylvania man is scheduled to plead guilty to murdering his ex-wife, a church organist, during a service.
Police in Delaware say they are investigating the theft, which occurred at the Holy Rosary Church on Philadelphia Pike in Claymont.
A suspect was arrested after he was caught in the act trying to steal donations from a church in Delaware.
When it comes to charity, a local group of girls aren't just talking the talk, they're walking the walk.
The scheduling of the Conclave -- the meeting of the College of Cardinals to elect a new Pope -- is still in the works.
Three West Philadelphia churches face an uncertain future after the announcement at mass Sunday morning that they'll be merged into three larger parishes.
The incident happened in North Philadelphia around 1 p.m. when an 83-year-old woman accidentally stepped on the gas and barreled through the glass doors of the Deliverance Church.
State police are searching for whoever stole about 20 presents earmarked for needy children from a southwestern Pennsylvania church.
An elementary school music teacher shot his ex-wife while she played the organ during church service and, after leaving briefly, returned and shot her again to ensure she was dead, police said.
A western Pennsylvania man who was arrested and charged with growing marijuana on a church's property says he had no idea who the land belonged to.
Fire has once again struck a historic suburban Philadelphia religious camp meeting site, damaging nine buildings, including a church.
This is the first Sunday of advent and, for American Catholics, the beginning of a new liturgy that adheres more closely to the original Latin mass.
An eastern Pennsylvania diocese says it will allow some Masses to be celebrated at six closed churches, but they will remain closed.
A multi-alarm fire broke out at a campground in Delaware County.
A local church is holding a "Fit for Eternity" walk/run on Saturday, July 23rd in Germantown.
A Catholic priest who was relieved of his duties as pastor of a North Carolina church amid allegations of "inappropriate behavior" admitted in a deposition that he sexually abused a Delaware boy.
Two more Roman Catholic churches in the Camden Diocese will soon be consolidated into a new parish that will about serve 2,240 families.
Baptist clergy and laypeople from all over the commonwealth will meet for three days this week in a session of the Pennsylvania Baptist State Convention.
Police in Delaware are searching for two suspects in connection to the robbery of a church earlier this month.
By the time news of the suspension of 21 Philadelphia Priests hit the CBS Evening News, members of the group "Voice of the Faithful" in Philadelphia had gathered for their monthly meeting.
On Tuesday, the heat wave begins in the Philadelphia region, but the dangerously hot days will follow the rest of the week.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Philadelphia Eagles fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets for home games Tuesday morning.
The bells at Christ Church in Old City will ring out as Philadelphia celebrates the country's 250th birthday this weekend.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the heat wave begins in the Philadelphia region, but the dangerously hot days will follow the rest of the week.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Philadelphia Eagles fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets for home games Tuesday morning.
On Tuesday, the heat wave begins in the Philadelphia region, but the dangerously hot days will follow the rest of the week.
The bells at Christ Church in Old City will ring out as Philadelphia celebrates the country's 250th birthday this weekend.
Preparations are underway for Friday's parade in Philadelphia to mark America's 250th anniversary.
Philadelphia police are searching for a man wanted in three shootings, including two deadly ones, in the city's Hunting Park neighborhood.
One Pennsylvania church is opening its doors wider, creating a welcoming place for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Philadelphia Eagles fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets for home games Tuesday morning.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Phillies have three finalists for a starting job on the National League team: Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A dangerous heat wave will begin in the Philadelphia region Tuesday. Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia police believe the same suspect is responsible for three shootings in Hunting Park, including two that were deadly.
The FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill will have shortened hours on the Fourth of July in anticipation of rising temperatures.
Bells are an integral part of our nation's history. There's the Liberty Bell with its storied crack, of course. But the lesser-known bells at Christ Church in Philadelphia's Old City are even older.
The First Bank of the United States in Philadelphia will reopen to the public this week. It's been closed to the public since 1976.