Convicted Sex Offender In Delaware Faces New Charges
Authorities say 29-year-old Edward L. Bassett was arrested on charges of engaging in sexual acts with an underage girl.
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Authorities say 29-year-old Edward L. Bassett was arrested on charges of engaging in sexual acts with an underage girl.
Family and friends are raising money to give a Reading couple the wedding reception they never had. They plan to hold it next weekend because time is of the essence.
Bucks County district attorney David Heckler says the boy fell onto his face after being Tasered while trying to escape. The boy's mother says her son was beaten.
A New Jersey state senate committee has approved a measure that would require schools throughout the state to teach the benefits and dangers involved in using social media.
The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau launched two social media campaigns for the month of November designed to promote the city here and across the pond.
A lot of people are hoping for a new video game system under the tree this year, with a couple shiny new consoles to choose from. The PlayStation 4 is out on Friday, and the Xbox One ships next week.
Spoiler Shield will help protect you from reading about the latest plot twist or sports results on social media, before you have time to watch it yourself.
Sites like Twitter and Facebook have proven effective crime-fighting tools generating scores of tips.
Printic lets you select digital photos, print them out in the style of an old Polaroid shot and mail them to whomever you'd like.
The best part? Winning the contest makes choosing between Pat's and Geno's on a Friday night a whole lot easier.
Nude pictures of several girls at a western Pennsylvania high school were posted on a pornography website that has since been taken down.
The Pheed app is an incredibly useful tool, letting you check in on all of your social networks in one place.
Can you be fired for 'liking' someone? As in, 'liking' them on Facebook?
If you don't laugh, you'll probably cry. If you don't cry, you'll likely lock yourself inside your house and not come out for a while.
"There was a problem updating your status. Please try again later," was the error message that popped up whenever Facebook users attempted to update their status, post comments, send messages, or post photos.
Whether you've just started dating or have just broken up, social media can be your best friend or worst enemy.
What's a person to do, now that any of Facebook's one billion users can search for you by name?
Who's watching you? What are they learning about you? And how can you turn it off?
Facebook is getting rid of a privacy feature that let users limit who can find them on the social network.
You can plan for rain or snow based on the forecast, but what about catching cold or flu? A website promises to predict where illnesses are spreading.
Gender stereotypes appear to hold up, at least on Facebook.
The goal of ads will be relevancy to a user's search, and Pinterest will promote a few pins in search results and category feeds.
Twitter's IPO sets the stage for the most highly anticipated technology stock market debut since Facebook's last year, but what does all this mean for its users?
So what's next for Instagram? All signs point to advertising. But, we'll have to wait and see.
This is very important, because what it suggests is that people can be instructed, through social media, to take steps that could impact their own health.
Mangione's defense team wants some key evidence kept out of the trial, arguing that it was uncovered without a search warrant.
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Eight people got out of a burning home safely Thursday after a police officer who lives nearby alerted them to the fire.
It's another day of jackets, gloves and hats as we continue in a cold winter pattern Thursday in the Philadelphia region.
Katrina Blackwell, who grew up in Chester, has been with the Delaware County police department for more than 20 years.
Eight people got out of a burning home safely Thursday after a police officer who lives nearby alerted them to the fire.
It's another day of jackets, gloves and hats as we continue in a cold winter pattern Thursday in the Philadelphia region.
Mangione's defense team wants some key evidence kept out of the trial, arguing that it was uncovered without a search warrant.
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Katrina Blackwell, who grew up in Chester, has been with the Delaware County police department for more than 20 years.
Eight people got out of a burning home safely Thursday after a police officer who lives nearby alerted them to the fire.
Katrina Blackwell, who grew up in Chester, has been with the Delaware County police department for more than 20 years.
In a 4-1 vote Wednesday night, Delaware County Council approved a $340 million budget that includes a 19% property tax hike.
Mawn in Philadelphia was recognized by The New York Times for having one of the dishes they had while traveling across the country in 2025.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on the resolution during a special meeting on Thursday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
A man was airlifted to a Philadelphia hospital after he was seriously injured in a fire at a Galloway Township home Wednesday morning, police said.
Twins in New Jersey were arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot ICE officers "on sight" and hang the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.
Mantua Township voters will decide whether to raise $39 million in bonds to repair aging school buildings.
Three members of a family of four were killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving their community heartbroken.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Kyle Schwarber has signed a $150 million, five-year deal to stay with the Phillies just before the expected birth of a daughter.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Kyle Schwarber, who the Phillies reportedly signed to a five-year deal, will play for the U.S. in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The Phillies and DH Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract in free agency Tuesday.
Cameron Dicker kicked five field goals and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line to lift the Chargers to a 22-19 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
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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.
Wawa is celebrating the grand opening of its 1,000th fuel store. The new location is located in Springfield, Delaware County. The first 250 customers received a free limited edition T-shirt and hot coffee.
A $1 billion Powerball jackpot is up for grabs on Saturday night when the next Powerball numbers are drawn. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Pressure has been building to address vacant former schools in the city of Philadelphia, after one in East Germantown became a crime scene when a man allegedly buried Kada Scott's body there. The Board of Education meets at 4 p.m. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
Tyler Robinson, 22, is charged with aggravated murder and other offenses in the shooting death of Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10.
Meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking the NEXT big thing in the forecast for your weekend: a chance of snow Saturday night into Sunday. Here's the latest forecast for the Philadelphia area.