Two Children Dead, Mom Jumps From Window In Upper Darby Fire Two Children Dead, Mom Jumps From Window In Upper Darby Fire
Two Children Dead, Mom Jumps From Window In Upper Darby Fire Two children died in an early-morning fire in Upper Darby, various news outlets are confirming. Fire officials at the scene say the 4 a.m. blaze on the 3000 block of Margate Road killed the youngsters and injured their mom — who is believed to have jumped out of a window — along with two firefighters, according to NBC10 and 6abc. Firefighters battled flames on the second floor of the building, but had it under control in approximately 25 minutes, fire officials said at the scene. A smoke alarm could apparently be heard only in the basement of the property. This is a developing story. Chec…
Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Philadelphia Area Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Philadelphia Area
Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Philadelphia Area When it comes to celebrities, Pennsylvania boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in Philadelphia (or its suburbs), or once called it home. Here are the famous people you probably didn't realize were from the city of Brotherly Love: Philadelphia: Erika Alexander graduated from Philadelphia High School for Girls and is most famous for her role as Pam Tucker on NBC's "The Cosby Show." Kevin Bacon attended Julia R. Masterman High School and earned a full scholarship to the Pennsylvania Governor's …
John-Tyler Dawes Of Delco Dies Suddenly, 27 John-Tyler Dawes Of Delco Dies Suddenly, 27
John-Tyler Dawes Of Delco Dies Suddenly, 27 The death of a Pennsylvania teacher is spreading shock and sadness through the communities he was active in. John-Tyler Dawes, 27, of Delaware County, died suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 12, according to his obituary. Born in Neptune, NJ, Dawes graduated from the Delaware County Christian School and later from Messiah College with a degree in education. Dawes was active in various churches in the community and served as a YMCA counselor — "a role he cherished," according to his obituary. Dawes worked as a science teacher in the Carlisle Area School District at Lamberton Middle School, …
Philly Officer Shot Remains 'Fighting' In Hospital, Loved Ones Say Philly Officer Shot Remains 'Fighting' In Hospital, Loved Ones Say
Philly Officer Shot Remains 'Fighting' In Hospital, Loved Ones Say More than two weeks after he was shot in the line of duty, Philadelphia police officer Giovanni Maysonet remains hospitalized, according to his loved ones.  Maysonet and a colleague were conducting a traffic stop in West Philly's Carroll Park neighborhood on Feb. 8 when a passenger allegedly leaped from the car and shot him in the stomach before running away, Daily Voice reported.  Eric Haynes, a 45-year-old Upper Darby resident, was the subject of a citywide manhunt before SWAT officers took him into custody in Southwest Philly and charged him with the shooting, authorities …
FBI Offers $25K Reward For Pregnant Delco Woman's Accused Killer FBI Offers $25K Reward For Pregnant Delco Woman's Accused Killer
FBI Offers $25K Reward For Pregnant Delco Woman's Accused Killer Nearly two years after her killing, federal authorities are offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads them to Dianna Brice's accused killer.  The Upper Darby resident was 21 years old and four months along in her pregnancy when her mother reported her missing on March 30, 2021. Her body was discovered on April 5.  Justin Smith, who was dating Brice at the time, has been charged with her murder and that of her unborn child, but he's managed to evade police in the years since, authorities say.  The FBI is now offering a reward for tips that lead to Smith's capture.  The FBI i…
Teen 'Collingdale Park Hero' Was Killed At Eagles Playoff Party, Family Says Teen 'Collingdale Park Hero' Was Killed At Eagles Playoff Party, Family Says
Teen 'Collingdale Park Hero' Was Killed At Eagles Playoff Party, Family Says The family of a 17-year-old boy who once rescued three kids from drowning in an icy pond in Upper Darby but was later shot dead is seeing a surge of community support. Anthony Alexander Jr. was at an Eagles Super Bowl playoffs party on Marshall Road when he was shot and killed around 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, according to a GoFundMe campaign and local police. Diamire HickmanUpper Darby Police Department Police believe Anthony's life was cut short by Diamire Hickman, who is being tried as an adult on charges of third-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and weapons offenses, said Upper…
PA Native, NJ Mom Of Five Dies In Crash Headed To 2nd Job PA Native, NJ Mom Of Five Dies In Crash Headed To 2nd Job
PA Native, NJ Mom Of Five Dies In Crash Headed To 2nd Job Christine Severino, a Pennsylvania native and New Jersey mom of five, was on her way to her second job when she was killed in a car accident in Tredyffrin Township on Saturday, Jan. 28, her loved ones say. She was 41.  Chrissie, as the Pennsville mom's friends and family knew her, was born in Upper Darby and later graduated from Delaware County Community College and Widener University, loved ones wrote in her obituary.  She worked as a pharmacy technician and put down roots in Eddystone Borough where she raised her five children — Kailee, Ceaira, Joshua, Carleigh, and Ma…
Heroic Teen Shot Dead In Delco; Suspect In Custody Heroic Teen Shot Dead In Delco; Suspect In Custody
Heroic Teen Shot Dead In Delco; Suspect In Custody A Delaware County teenager who once helped save three kids from drowning in an icy pond was shot dead in Upper Darby, authorities say.  Anthony Alexander, 17, of Collingdale Borough, was in an apartment building on the 2400 block of Marshall Road just before 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, when he was shot, township police said in a statement.  Investigators did not say what led to the shooting. Early on Tuesday,  Jan. 31, 16-year-old Diamire Hickman surrendered to police in connection with the killing, authorities said. He's being tried as an adult and is charged with third-degree murder, inv…
Upper Darby Mayor Crashed Car While DUI: Police Papers Upper Darby Mayor Crashed Car While DUI: Police Papers
Upper Darby Mayor Crashed Car While DUI: Police Papers Upper Darby Mayor Barbarann Keffer was under the influence of alcohol when she crashed her car into a guardrail in Upper Chichester Thursday, Jan. 26, authorities said.  According to a criminal complaint obtained by Daily Voice, Upper Chichester police noticed a car that was driving with a flat tire and a busted headlight on Conchester Highway just after 9 p.m. The driver was bobbing between lanes when officers signaled for them to pull over, police wrote.  Officers approached the car and noticed fresh-looking damage to the front passenger side, per the charging documents. Th…
Decomposing Body Found In Mattress In DelCo: Report Decomposing Body Found In Mattress In DelCo: Report
Decomposing Body Found In Mattress In DelCo: Report A decomposing body inside of a mattress was found overnight in Delaware County overnight, 6abc reports. Paramedics called to the 7000 block of Greenwood Avenue near Church Lane in Upper Darby around midnight found the woman's body in a back alley behind a row of twin homes, the outlet said. Suspicious play was suspected. The Delaware County District Attorney's Office did not immediately respond to Daily Voice's request for comment. Click here for more from 6abc.
Missing Pennsylvania Man's Body Pulled From Marina: Reports Missing Pennsylvania Man's Body Pulled From Marina: Reports
Missing Pennsylvania Man's Body Pulled From Marina: Reports Authorities have called off the search for the Delaware County man who went missing on Christmas Eve and was found dead days later, various news reports say. Thomas Cortallessa's body was pulled from the Ridley Marina on Tuesday, Dec. 27 around 11 a.m., according to 6abc and CBS Philly. Upper Darby police on Dec. 24 asked for the public's help in finding 76-year-old Cortallessa, who they said was "last known to be driving his light blue 2013 Toyota Corolla."  In an update on Facebook on Tuesday, Dec. 27, the department said it had found Cortallessa and his vehicle. 
Six Men Charged In Delco Child Sex Sting, DA Says Six Men Charged In Delco Child Sex Sting, DA Says
Six Men Charged In Delco Child Sex Sting, DA Says Six men face criminal charges in Delaware County for soliciting sex from minors on the internet, said District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer in a release.  In a three-day operation that was led by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service with assistance from the FBI, state police, and local authorities, undercover law enforcement officers "assumed the identity of a minor" online, the DA said.  At the sting's end on Dec. 11, six men aged 24 to 56 were taken into custody, officials said:  Joseph P. Fahy, 48, of Media, is accused to trying to meet a 14-year-old male for sex. He w…