Pa. ice cream shop owner offered teen money, drugs for sex, DA says
Joseph Grossman is accused of victimizing at least two underage employees to perform a sex act in exchange for drugs and money.
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Joseph Grossman is accused of victimizing at least two underage employees to perform a sex act in exchange for drugs and money.
Joseph Grossman, owner of Poppy's Peanuts in the Quakerstown Farmers Market, is accused of offering at least one underage employee drugs and money for sex. Prosecutors believe there could be more victims. CBS News Philadelphia investigative reporter Liz Crawford reports.
Here is a reminder. If you're driving between Allentown and Quakertown on I-476, the southbound lanes in that area will be closed starting at midnight. The highway reopens at 6 a.m. on Sunday. The closure is part of a bridge replacement project. The northbound side of the highway will not be impacted.
The Bucks County Coroner's Office said the cause and manner of death for Agnes Dawidowicz and Charlie Dawidowicz are pending further investigation.
The northbound lanes of the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are closed in Lehigh County after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
.Chopper 3 was over Emmaus, Lehigh County, after a crash on the Northeast Extension on Tuesday.
The Bucks County District Attorney's Office said a family counselor was charged after allegedly placing covert cameras in his office's bathroom to record patients and staffers.
Investigators are working to uncover what started this fire in Bucks County. Chopper 3 was over the scene along Pacific Drive in Quakertown. The fire happened around midnight. No one was injured.
A Sellersville man was sentenced to 12.5-25 years in state prison for raping a 15-year-old girl in a Giant grocery store parking lot, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office announced Monday.
A Bucks County veterinary clinic is part of a clinical trial for pet owners interested in extending their dog's life expectancy.
Helping dogs live longer, better lives – that's the aim of a new experimental drug. It's a pill that's designed to slow down the aging process, so our beloved dogs can be with us a little longer.
All lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Quakertown have reopened after a dump truck overturned Monday morning, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
According to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, the southbound lanes of Interstate 476 are closed after a dump truck overturned near Quakertown Monday morning.
CBS News Philadelphia was on your corner in Allentown and Quakertown, Pa., and Pennsauken, N.J., observing conditions and checking in with drivers and residents all day Saturday.
Bucks County drivers said it was an adjustment getting used to Saturday's storm conditions since they hadn't seen snow like that in two years.
A Bucks County man has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl in Quakertown in late October, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.
A Bucks County man has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, in late October, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. Police said he exchanged messages with the victim on Snapchat and there may be more victims.
A Bucks County man has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl in Quakertown in late October, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. Officials believe there could be more victims.
One person was flown to a hospital after a crash in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.
It's unclear if there was anyone home at the time of the explosion or if anyone was injured.
Officials say the fire broke out at home along the 1400 block of South Old Bethlehem Pike Sunday evening.
Police in Quakertown are investigating an attempted child abduction on Friday.
Clarissa, a malnourished horse rescued from a Pennsylvania farm in January, is now in perfect health.
Officials say authorities responded to 118 North Hellertown Avenue at around 8 a.m. Sunday.
The accident reportedly happened around 10:15 a.m. on I-476 between Lansdale and Quakertown in Bucks County.
These are the countries competing in five group stage games that will be played in Philadelphia in the 2026 World Cup.
Temperatures climb above 40 in the city on Saturday, with the coldest temps since February on the way next week.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's coach, ending a two-month search by the Nittany Lions to find James Franklin's successor.
These are the countries competing in five group stage games that will be played in Philadelphia in the 2026 World Cup.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
Temperatures climb above 40 in the city on Saturday, with the coldest temps since February on the way next week.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
A man was stabbed multiple times in the neck on a Market-Frankford Line train in Center City, SEPTA police said.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
Police said an officer was injured in a hit-and-run, and the driver eventually crashed into a home about a mile away in North Philly.
Everyone is expected to be OK after a crash involving a Smart car and a Philadelphia police patrol vehicle, police said.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
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.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
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.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
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.
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.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
These are the countries competing in five group stage games that will be played in Philadelphia in the 2026 World Cup.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's coach, ending a two-month search by the Nittany Lions to find James Franklin's successor.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
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.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
The Super Bowl LIX championship ring once owned by Laekin Vakalahi is now up for auction and could be yours – if you're willing to bid over $40,000.
After firefighters put out a fire in an apartment, one person was found dead. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
President Donald Trump is set to visit the Scranton, Pennsylvania area next week to discuss domestic issues and the economy, amid criticism that he's been too focused on international concerns.
A union representing Starbucks workers says the coffee company is refusing to finalize their contract, and planning a picket in Philadelphia on Saturday.
A Philadelphia police officer and a driver were both taken to hospitals after they were involved in a crash 53rd and Chestnut streets.