Teen Who Plotted To Bomb NJ Nuclear Plant, Philly Pride Parade Convicted: DA Teen Who Plotted To Bomb NJ Nuclear Plant, Philly Pride Parade Convicted: DA
Teen Who Plotted To Bomb NJ Nuclear Plant, Philly Pride Parade Convicted: DA A Pennsylvania teen who plotted to bomb New Jersey nuclear power plants and attack parades and schools across the region has been convicted of terrorism-related charges, Philadelphia prosecutors announced on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Muhyyee-Ud-din Abdul-Rahman, 19, was found guilty by a jury of Attempted Possession of a Weapon of Mass Destruction, Possession of Explosive or Incendiary Materials, Risking Catastrophe, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person, according to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. Abdul-Rahman came under investigation in March 2023 when FBI’s Joint Terrorism …
Samurai Sword Stabbing Stops Norristown Home Invasion, Fake Gun Robbery: Report Samurai Sword Stabbing Stops Norristown Home Invasion, Fake Gun Robbery: Report
Samurai Sword Stabbing Stops Norristown Home Invasion, Fake Gun Robbery: Report A Norristown man armed with a fake gun was slashed with a samurai sword during a chaotic home invasion and robbery attempt on Tuesday, Sept. 17, investigators told 6abc Action News. Marcus Armstrong, 35, targeted a group of people exchanging money on Blackberry Alley around 8:45 a.m. in what police called a “crime of opportunity,” Norristown detectives said to the outlet. Armstrong pulled out what appeared to be a semi-automatic handgun — later found to be a BB gun — and demanded cash from one of the men, police said. A woman at the scene escaped into a nearby residence, but Armstrong alleg…
Spirit Flight Urged To Move Away From Air Force One: 'Get Off The iPad!' Spirit Flight Urged To Move Away From Air Force One: 'Get Off The iPad!'
Spirit Flight Urged To Move Away From Air Force One: 'Get Off The iPad!' An air traffic controller repeatedly ordered a Spirit Airlines flight to turn away from Air Force One's path over Long Island. The tense moment in the skies near New York City happened on Tuesday, Sept. 16. According to FlightAware, Spirit flight 1300 left Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at 7:57 a.m. and landed in Boston at 11:07 a.m. Audio of the incident from LiveATC was posted on social media. An air traffic controller is heard urgently instructing the Spirit pilots to move away from Air Force One's path. Air Force One was flying to the United Kingdom with President Donald Trump abo…
New Philly Cooking Show Casting Everyday Chefs To Compete For Spot On Restaurant Menu New Philly Cooking Show Casting Everyday Chefs To Compete For Spot On Restaurant Menu
New Philly Cooking Show Casting Everyday Chefs To Compete For Spot On Restaurant Menu A new cooking competition is headed to Philadelphia, and local home chefs now have the chance to see their signature dishes featured on the menu of a real restaurant, organizers announced on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Recipe Philly, a restaurant set to open at Broad and Arch Streets in spring 2026, is launching a casting call for its namesake show. The series will spotlight everyday people from the Philadelphia area, inviting them to showcase family recipes, signature creations, and bold culinary experiments. Winners will see their dish permanently added to the restaurant’s menu, according to the a…
$1M Scratch-Off, $925K Cash 5, $515K Fast Play: Big PA Lotto Tickets Sold, Including 1 In York $1M Scratch-Off, $925K Cash 5, $515K Fast Play: Big PA Lotto Tickets Sold, Including 1 In York
$1M Scratch-Off, $925K Cash 5, $515K Fast Play: Big PA Lotto Tickets Sold, Including 1 In York Pennsylvania Lottery players across the state have won major prizes totaling millions, officials announced late on Monday, Sept. 15, and Tuesday morning, Sept. 16. A $1 million-winning Jackpot Scratch-Off ticket was sold at Sunoco on West Cheltenham Avenue in Philadelphia. The retailer will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, according to the release. In Monroe County, one Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket matched all five balls — 3-9-20-22-27 — from the Friday, Sept. 12 drawing, winning $925,843.50 before withholding. That ticket was sold at Tobacco & Cigar Express on Ro…
Trump Admin Orders Delta To End Partnership With Major International Airline Trump Admin Orders Delta To End Partnership With Major International Airline
Trump Admin Orders Delta To End Partnership With Major International Airline The Trump administration is splitting up a nearly decade-long partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeroméxico. The Department of Transportation issued a final order to end the joint venture by Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Delta and Aeroméxico's agreement has allowed them to coordinate schedules, pricing, and capacity for US-Mexico flights since 2016. The airlines operate about 60% of US passenger flights to Mexico City, the fourth-largest international gateway for American travel, Reuters reported. "We are disappointed that the Department of Transportation has c…
Franklin County Crash On I-81 Kills Philadelphia Man: PSP Franklin County Crash On I-81 Kills Philadelphia Man: PSP
Franklin County Crash On I-81 Kills Philadelphia Man: PSP A Philadelphia man was killed after crashing along I-81 in Antrim Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Jason A. Pugh Jr., 37, was driving a 2022 Kia Sorento northbound on the exit 5 off-ramp of I-81 when he left his lane of travel around 7:38 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, according to the release. Pugh’s vehicle went onto the right shoulder, down an embankment, and struck a tree at the 12 o’clock position, trooper's explained. The Kia spun and rolled onto its driver’s side before coming to rest facing southbound. Pugh was pronounced dead at the s…
These 10 Airports Have Worst Delays In 2025, Study Finds These 10 Airports Have Worst Delays In 2025, Study Finds
These 10 Airports Have Worst Delays In 2025, Study Finds As the Trump administration scraps a plan forcing airlines to compensate travelers for disrupted flights, a new study reveals which airports see the most delays. Travel insurance agency InsureMyTrip released a list of the nation's 10 most delay-prone airports on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The Rhode Island company used Department of Transportation data from the first five months of 2025. Here are the 10 most delay-prone airports, according to InsureMyTrip: Washington, DC (DCA) West Palm Beach, FL (PBI) Newark, NJ (EWR) San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) Knoxville, TN (TYS) Cincinnati (CVG) Buffalo, NY (BU…
Pennsylvania Prodigy: 9-Year-Old Aiden Wilkins Starts Studying Neuroscience At Ursinus College Pennsylvania Prodigy: 9-Year-Old Aiden Wilkins Starts Studying Neuroscience At Ursinus College
Pennsylvania Prodigy: 9-Year-Old Aiden Wilkins Starts Studying Neuroscience At Ursinus College A Pennsylvania boy is making history as one of the youngest college students in the country. At just 9 years old, Aiden Wilkins of Royersford is juggling high school and college. He’s a sophomore at Reach Cyber Charter School and also the youngest student ever to take a class at Ursinus College in Collegeville, according to NBC10, 6ABC, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Three days a week, Aiden can be found sitting in a neuroscience classroom alongside 18- to 20-year-old college freshmen. The rest of the time, he’s completing high school coursework virtually. His load is heavy, but Aiden said …
Boyz II Men Close Their U.S. Leg In Atlantic City Oct. 4 With Every Hit You Love Boyz II Men Close Their U.S. Leg In Atlantic City Oct. 4 With Every Hit You Love
Boyz II Men Close Their U.S. Leg In Atlantic City Oct. 4 With Every Hit You Love “End of the Road”? Not quite. Boyz II Men are closing out their U.S. tour in Atlantic City on Oct. 4, and if you think you can skip it—you’ll be the one stuck scrolling TikTok clips while everyone else belts out “On Bended Knee” in real time. Tickets are already moving, with StubHub showing seats starting at just over $115 apiece at press time. This tour feels different. It’s one of their most expansive runs in years, giving fans across the country a chance to catch Nathan Morris, Wanyá Morris, and Shawn Stockman live on stage again. While they’ve had residencies and special appearances, a c…
LSD, Ketamine Shipped From Netherlands Intercepted In Philly: CBP LSD, Ketamine Shipped From Netherlands Intercepted In Philly: CBP
LSD, Ketamine Shipped From Netherlands Intercepted In Philly: CBP Customs agents in Philadelphia are continuing to crack down on drugs smuggled through international mail, with their latest seizure uncovering a powerful hallucinogenic and a dangerous animal sedative, officials announced on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The bust happened over two days in mid-August when U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers inspected three envelopes arriving from the Netherlands. Inside each was a clear bag of white crystals that tested positive for ketamine hydrochloride, a controlled substance commonly known on the street as “Special K.” In one envelope, officers also found…
Best Restaurants In America: NYT Says NJ Indian Spot Is Must-Try Best Restaurants In America: NYT Says NJ Indian Spot Is Must-Try
Best Restaurants In America: NYT Says NJ Indian Spot Is Must-Try The New York Times has released its annual list of the best restaurants in America.  Several eateries along the East Coast earned a place, including a few newcomers. Connecticut: Haring’s (New) — Noank: Seafood spot, opened June 2024, haringsnoank.com. The Times calls it “the New England seafood shack you’ve always wanted.” Washington DC: Dōgon (New) — Washington: African, Caribbean, Creole, opened September 2024 La’ Shukran (New) — Washington: Modern Levantine, opened September 2024 Maryland: The Wren (New) — Baltimore: Gastro pub, opened February 2025: The T…