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Cecilia Levine

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Scientist Killed In Bucks Crash Was 'Utterly Unique, Simply Unforgettable' Ambitious. Cheerful. Simply unforgettable. This is how Elisabeth R. Burnett Martin is being remembered. The 49-year-old research scientist was struck and killed by a car occupied by 17- and 18-year-olds on Worthington Mill Road in Wrightstown on Friday, April 28. According to her heartfelt obituary, Liz was "utterly unique and simply unforgettable – cheerful and silly, brilliant and boisterous, multitudinous and loyal. "She lived her life in empathy and hope. She laughed easily and loudly, giggled often, and gave generous, comforting hugs. She was an ambitious and accomplished …

by Cecilia Levine

05/14/2023

News

Starved Puppy Dumped On Roadside Of Jersey Shore Town An emaciated puppy dumped on the side of the road of a Jersey Shore town will get a second chance at life. The 8-week-old puppy, now called Matilda, was found "skin and bones" with labored breathing, and unable to lift her own head near Myrtle Avenue in Neptune on Sunday night, May 7, the Monmouth County SPCA said. 🚨 Seeking information on starved puppy left dying on the street 🚨 Late Sunday night, our Animal Control Division... Posted by Monmouth County SPCA on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 "On the brink of death," the puppy was rushed to the SPCA shelter for urgent medical care, shaking and…

by Cecilia Levine

05/14/2023

Lifestyle

Blake Lively, Matt Healy Spotted At Taylor Swift's Eras Tour In Philadelphia Tickets to Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour were nearly impossible for fans to get — but no Matt Healy. The 1975's frontman was spotted hanging out in a VIP tent with Swift's bestie Blake Lively at one of her Philadelphia shows, as captured by an observant Swiftie in the crowd. The pair met and purportedly briefly dated back in 2014 but have caused speculation in recent weeks that they may be giving things another go. Last January, Swift performed at a 1975 show in London. In April, Swift and Joe Alwyn decided to part ways. Earlier this month, Swift and Healy were spotted holding hands in New Y…

by Cecilia Levine

05/14/2023

Traffic

Serious Turnpike Crash Jams Traffic In Burlington County A 49-year-old man from New York who was stopped in the shoulder of the New Jersey Turnpike was seriously injured when he suddenly sped away from the trooper checking on him, hitting another vehicle Sunday morning, May 14, authorities said. The man was stopped in a Honda Accord on the shoulder near milepost 54.2 in Bordentown, when a trooper came over to check on him around 10:35 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry said. Suddenly, the Accord sped off, crossing from the outer roadway to the inner roadway, striking the passenger side of a Honda Odyssey, police said. The Odyssey then struck the …

by Cecilia Levine

05/14/2023

Police & Fire

Student Raped At Least One Other Juvenile In Falls Church: Police A student has been charged with rape in connection with two sexual assault cases including one on school property in Falls Church, authorities said. Police said only that the student was charged on Thursday, May 11, following a two-month investigation into a report of a serious incident outside school hours. That incident occurred on the property of Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) Secondary Campus. The accused student was expelled upon report of the incident to school officials. "The investigation gave detectives probable cause to believe that the accused had also sexually …

by Cecilia Levine

05/14/2023

News

Teen Son Of Union County Firefighter Battling Cancer Support is surging for the teen son of an Elizabeth firefighter who is battling cancer. Andrei Popescu, a junior wrestler at Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights, has been recently diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a common cancer among children. Andrei's mom is local dentist Alexandra Popescu and his dad is Petre, a firefighter in Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Elizabeth. A GoFundMe campaign launched for the family had raised more than $52,000 as of Sunday, May 14. Pete is the stand-up driver/engineer of my Company at Elizabeth Fire Dept. that has never asked for…

by Cecilia Levine

05/14/2023

Police & Fire

Unruly Behavior At Bucks County Carnival Prompts Chaperone Policy Unruly behavior at the Neshaminy Mall Carnival has prompted safety changes, police announced. Citing a night of "unacceptable activity" on and around the carnival grounds, Bensalem police and Dreamland Amusements will be implementing a chaperone policy for all children under 18 years old. An increased presence of Bensalem police and carnival security officers can also be expected for the duration of the carnival, which runs from May 11 through May 21. "A single entrance has been established and all guests ages 18 and older should be prepared to show valid identification (with picture and d…

by Cecilia Levine

05/14/2023

Police & Fire

Helicopter Helps Locate Robbery Suspect In Alexandria A police helicopter helped authorities locate a suspect in a commercial robbery in Alexandria Friday, May 12. The initial incident happened on the 3500 block of Mount Vernon Avenue, bringing a large police presence to the scene. Police said only that a search was under way at 1:30 p.m. Fifteen minutes later, thanks to the assistance of a Fairfax-1 helicopter, a person of interest was in custody, authorities said.

by Cecilia Levine

05/14/2023

Police & Fire

Naked Kidnapped Woman Found In U-Haul After Pursuit-Crash In Prince George's County A naked woman kidnapped from a Washington DC convenience store was found in the back of a U-Haul after a police pursuit and crash in Prince George's County. The woman tells police that a man later identified as Dennis Bell, 62, of Lanham, pushed her into the back of the truck while at a store on Minnesota Avenue Southeast in Washington, D.C. Saturday morning, May 13, and threatened her life if she didn't comply with his demands, Maryland State Police said. Bell drove around all day with the victim sitting on the floor board in the front seat, where Bell removed her clothing and used a pocke…

by Cecilia Levine

05/14/2023

Police & Fire

Baby Trapped In Crib Dies In Berks County House Fire A 1-year-old girl trapped in her crib died in a Berks County house fire over the weekend, officials said. Crews responded to the blaze on Philadelphia Avenue in Cumru Township around 4:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13. The flames had spread to surrounding homes and all occupants were evacuated, except for the baby, who was found dead in her crib on the third floor of one of the homes despite rescue efforts, 6abc reports. The cause has been preliminarily identified as an electrical issue.

by Cecilia Levine

05/14/2023

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