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Humans The Reason For Increased Coyote Sightings In Lansdale: Biologist

  • Human sloppiness is the primary contributing factor to increased coyote activity in Montgomery County and across Pennsylvania.

UPDATE: U.S. Marshals Service Employee Had Sex On Harrisburg Courthouse Roof: Report

  • The incident is under “further investigation” but the security of the building remains intact, PennLive.com reports.

Forensic Inspection Planned At Penn State Frat House Accused Of ‘Cruel And Violent’ Hazing

  • Lawyers for whistleblower James Vivenzio plan to conduct a basement-to-attic inspection of the Kappa Delta Rho fraternity house.

Was Hatboro Councilman Justified In Shooting Bank Robber?

  • Police are still investigating the Levittown high school teacher that shot a bank robber as he tried to flee.

North Wales-Based State Rep’s Bill Would Give Inmate Wages To Victims

  • House Bill 1089 was passed in the House and now awaits action in the Senate.

Donovan McNabb Arrested For Second DUI

  • The former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback was involved in a DUI crash in Arizona on June 28, according to reports.

Philly Cops Filmed Beating Black Man, Investigation Underway

  • A video, titled Philadelphia Cops Beat and Tase Black Man While He Screams for His Grandma, was posted to YouTube Wednesday.

Local Leader Weighs In On Firing Of Gay Main Line Teacher: Report

  • Democratic mayoral nominee Jim Kenny has joined the debate over Margie Winters, blaming her firing on “cowardly men” in the archdiocese.

WATCH: Geese Cause Traffic Jam On Schuylkill Expressway

  • Delays were building as police attempted to help the geese to safety, according to reports.

Covered Bridge Struck By Car Closed Until End Of Year

  • Work to repair Tredyffrin’s Knox Covered Bridge, which suffered structural damage in a vehicle collision Monday, will begin in September.

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