Former Lumberton mayor pleads guilty to 2025 DUI, sentenced to treatment program
Gina LaPlaca, a former mayor in Burlington County, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to DUI and child endangerment charges after a 2025 traffic stop, according to prosecutors.
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Gina LaPlaca, a former mayor in Burlington County, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to DUI and child endangerment charges after a 2025 traffic stop, according to prosecutors.
The day before Thanksgiving is well known as a day for drinking, but Delaware is helping residents get a safe ride home with its Sober Rides program, offering voucher credits for rideshare apps Uber and Lyft.
A 72-year-old woman critically injured by a hit-and-run driver in Northeast Philadelphia has died from her injuries. Police said a pickup truck hit her as she was crossing the street on the 3500 block of Ryan Avenue. Officers later found the vehicle at Walker and Levick streets. They said the driver showed signs of intoxication and was arrested for DUI.
Police body cam footage shows the moments before Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and endangering a child.
A pickup truck jumped the sidewalk and struck and killed a woman in South Philadelphia on Saturday. It happened near the victim's home at 7th and Ritner around 7 p.m. The driver is facing DUI charges. Police say he slammed into an SUV and then put his truck in reverse and struck the woman. She was 64 years old.
An Upper Darby motorcycle officer is struck and injured by a driver, suspected to be under the influence of drugs. It happened just after 7:30 a.m. Thursday at Owen Avenue and Garrett Road in Drexel Hill. Police took that driver into custody. The officer suffered multiple fractures in his leg and will require surgery.
Penn State defensive lineman Amin Vanover was charged with driving under the influence of marijuana.
Justin Timberlake spoke about his recent arrest on D.W.I. charges while performing in Chicago as part of his world tour.
This fall, Pennsylvania lawmakers are expected to address a medical marijuana issue that has lingered since the program was enacted in 2016.
The incident comes just weeks after Huggins apologized for using a homophobic slur in an interview.
The couple were in a golf cart celebrating after the wedding reception when they were struck by a suspected drunk driver.
Four people died and one person was arrested after an early Saturday morning crash on I-76 West.
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A 21-year-old man has died after he was struck by a vehicle Saturday morning in the Franklinville section of Philadelphia.
Louis Demora of Croydon was sentenced to 17.5 to 40 years in state prison Tuesday.
Pennsylvania State Police arrested 243 people for driving under the influence during a three-day holiday weekend crackdown.
An unusual DUI arrest for a woman in Florida.
A Florida woman is facing charges after authorities say she was swerving on the road under the influence with a child unrestrained in the backseat.
Golfer Tiger Woods had pain, anxiety and sleep medications, as well as THC, in his system when he was arrested, according to a toxicology report released Monday.
Upper Darby police are simply baffled after a man shows up to the station drunk and admits to driving there while intoxicated.
Woods' arraignment charge, which was scheduled for Wednesday, has been moved to October 25.
Richards had six previous DUI convictions dating back to 1993.
Authorities say a woman was driving drunk when she went to a police station to pick up her boyfriend after he had been arrested for the same offense.
After a long night, one driver in Wausau, Wisconsin, figured a parking ticket was worth the risk, instead of driving home from a metered lot.
The U.S. military says four service members were killed in a plane crash in Iraq, as Iran's continued attacks on Gulf states keep oil prices high.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
The U.S. military has confirmed that at least four crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
People in the Philadelphia region will need winter gear on Friday morning because of the temperatures dropping into the 20s.
Travis Konecny scored the lone goal in a shootout to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
The U.S. military says four service members were killed in a plane crash in Iraq, as Iran's continued attacks on Gulf states keep oil prices high.
Student after student spent their school night speaking out against the district's controversial long-term plan that could reshape dozens of schools across the city.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
An increase in the hotel tax, plus new taxes on rideshares and some deliveries, are included in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's new budget.
The U.S. military has confirmed that at least four crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
If you were inspired by the figure skating artistry at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may want to keep your eye out for two local skaters.
Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Fanning has been suspended without pay for assaulting two women, including his 30-year-old daughter.
Student after student spent their Thursday school night speaking out against the School District of Philadelphia's controversial long-term plan that could reshape dozens of schools across the city.
The Community College of Philadelphia will raise the cost of tuition later this year.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
Travis Konecny scored the lone goal in a shootout to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing former Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to a one-year contract Thursday night, according to multiple reports.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
If you were inspired by the figure skating artistry at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may want to keep your eye out for two local skaters.
The Philadelphia Eagles made multiple moves Thursday, including signing former Commanders and Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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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.
Ocean City councilmembers have hired a professional planner to help it evaluate plans for the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier amusement park property on the boardwalk.
The cost of tuition at the Community College of Philadelphia will increase roughly 9% in the first increase in about a decade, as the school faces rising costs while public funding stays flat.
Jonathan Gerlach is set to have a preliminary hearing on Friday after he was accused of robbing graves in Mount Moriah Cemetery in Southwest Philadelphia and Yeadon, Pennsylvania.
A tractor-trailer hauling fruits and vegetables was damaged in a fire at a rest stop along the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Friday morning, dispatchers say. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
U.S. Central Command says four crewmembers aboard a KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq on Thursday have been confirmed killed. The incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire according to CENTCOM. Josh Sanders is at the Pulse Desk with the latest information into our newsroom.