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  • Chester Co. man charged in killing long-time girlfriend

    A Chester County man who shot and killed his long-time girlfriend today has been charged with murder. Gregory Twyman, 44, allegedly gunned down Jamica Woods about noon at their East Fallowfield Twp. home near Coatesville, police said. Chief Chris Porter, one of the first on the scene to take Twyman into custody, did not comment on a motive in the killing and said more details will be released ...

  • Browns claim Miguel Maysonet according to report

    according to Adam Caplan of PhiladelphiaEagles.com . The running back is expected to compete for a reserve role with Cleveland. Earlier this offseason, Maysonet appeared as though he might win the No. 3 running back job with Philadelphia. Although the Eagles gave him a $10,000 signing bonus (the most for any undrafted running back), he was ...

  • Charges Allege Philadelphia Pharmacist Filled Forged Prescriptions and Laundered the Profits

    PHILADELPHIA-An information was unsealed today charging Bevis Vanterpool, 35, of Philadelphia, with conspiring to distribute oxycodone, a Schedule II narcotic controlled substance, and money laundering, in violation of federal drug and money laundering laws, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger. Vanterpool is a pharmacist who owned and operated Tracemark Pharmacy at 4839 North ...

  • Cobbs Creek Girls Alleged Kidnapper Abandoned

    Investigators allege Regusters dressed in a burqa and signed in as the 5-year-old girl’s mother at William C. Bryant Elementary School in the Cobbs Creek section of the city on January ...

  • Howard Back In Phillies’ Lineup Against Marlins

    Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two RBI single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on May 12, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Credit: Christian Petersen/Getty ...


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Scarface [Blu-Ray]

Scarface [Blu-Ray]

Scarface, Brian De Palmas grandiose modern reworking of the Howard Hawks gangster classic from 1932, is the very definition of excess, which is perhaps why it has persisted so long as a cultural totem: Its florid pleasures can never be exhausted. Centered around Al Pacinos gloriously de ... ...

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  • 6 reasons why Darin Ruf should rejoin the Philadelphia Phillies

    'Babe Ruf' last season offered hope that a new breed of younger Phillies' stars could re-energize the franchise. The 26-year-old isn't a baby. So, allowing him to enjoy a lengthy major league test this season could help to determine what type of value the converted outfielder truly has. Through 40+ games the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pig has generated modest statistics: ...

  • A great time of beer in Philly

    The trip on June 1 sold out but the brewery has added a second trip to the Glen Mills picnic grove for beer, food, and live music on June 8. If you ...

  • Knicks Unsure About Stoudemire’s Role

    Searching for ways to improve next season, the New York Knicks could use a reliable second scorer and dependable low-post option. They have no way of knowing if Stoudemire can provide either because of his ...

  • Death Of Philadelphia Prayer-Healing Couple’s Son Ruled A Homicide

    - The death of a prayer-healing couple's 8-month-old son has been ruled a homicide by the Philadelphia Medical Examiner. Herbert and Catherine Schaible's son Brandon died on April 18th ...

  • Police Family Kept More Than 80 Animals Inside Pa. Mobile Home

    Three people are facing criminal charges after police say they were discovered to be living in a mobile home with an infant, two other people and more than 80 animals. Ephrata Police said Tuesday they filed charges of endangering the welfare of children against Pearl Herman, William Herman and Robert Paul Herman, and animal cruelty charges against the men. Lt. Thomas Shumaker says the animals ...

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