Army troops to get mental health ‘check-in’ visits over the holidays
Soldiers serving in the U.S. Army will get daily mental health checks to ensure they’re holding up well over the holiday season. A letter sent to troops from Army Secretary…
Pedestrian fatally struck by 4 cars on Connecticut highway
A pedestrian wandering around a Connecticut expressway “for unknown reasons” was fatally hit by four vehicles during Wednesday morning rush hour, state police said Thursday. The unidentified victim was walking…
Student slashed in head and neck with scalpel at Bronx high school: cops
A 17-year-old boy was slashed in the head and neck with a scalpel at a Bronx high school on Friday, cops said. The teen was attacked shortly before noon during…
New Jersey police chase down runaway horse they named ‘Seabiscuit’
Police in New Jersey chased down a runaway horse Friday morning, then horsed around a bit themselves. The Monroe Township Police Department posted video of the encounter on social media…
Jury issues bring unease to trial of men accused of killing Philly officer Richard Mendez
As jury deliberations stretched through a third day, a conclusion in the trial of two men accused of killing Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez was delayed Friday after a juror…
Philadelphia Art Museum accuses Sasha Suda of ‘theft’ in new filing
The Philadelphia Art Museum’s trustees fired back at a lawsuit filed by recently ousted director and CEO Sasha Suda, saying she was dismissed after an investigation determined that she “misappropriated…
Man accidentally fatally shot friend in ‘drunken’ fight in Brooklyn after-hours bar: NYPD
A man who lost his life in a shooting at an illegal after-hours bar in Brooklyn was plugged accidentally by his friend and fellow gang member, who unloaded when they…
Art Museum’s former HR, DEI director charged with theft after police said she put $58k in personal expenses on company card
The former head of human resources and diversity initiatives for the Philadelphia Art Museum was charged with theft earlier this year. The police said she racked up more than $58,000…
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially eligible for the Oscars
By LINDSEY BAHR “KPop Demon Hunters” is one step closer to another golden moment: The Oscars. The Netflix phenomenon is among 35 films features eligible for the animated feature film…
Cause of death revealed for 25-year-old influencer Ben Bader
The cause of death for 25-year-old Ben Bader, an influencer found unresponsive in Florida last month, has been revealed. Bader died on Oct. 23 after he was found “unresponsive” at…