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Teen Dead After Quakertown Fireworks Accident

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:36:35 GMT

An accident during the grand finale of a Fourth of July fireworks show in Quakertown has taken a man's life.

Victim Identified In Del. River Boating Accident

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:35:51 GMT

The Coast Guard and local authorities have suspended their search for a missing 11-year-old believed to have drowned in the Delaware River Friday evening.

Del. Burglary Suspect Arrested Following Pursuit

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:35:19 GMT

Just after 7 p.m. on Saturday evening a trooper parked on US 113 near Bowers Beach Road clocked a vehicle for speeding. When the trooper stopped the car and made contact with the driver, he was given what he believed was a false name. The officer was returning to his cruiser to check the information when the suspect sped away.

Man, 40, Shot In Robbery Attempt

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:35:02 GMT

New Castle County police say a man was shot during a robbery attempt in the parking lot of an apartment complex early Sunday morning. The 40-year-old victim was visiting relatives at the Scotch Hills Apartments in the New Castle area. Police say he was walking in the parking lot shortly before 3 a.m. when a man approached and asked for money. The victim tried to ignore the man and got into his car. The robber walked to the car and pointed a handgun at the victim, then fired several shots as the victim tried to drive away.

Blanton Outpitches Santana, Phils Beat Mets 2-0

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:34:53 GMT

Joe Blanton pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning and Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley each homered off Johan Santana, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-0 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep of their NL East rival.

Del. Police Plan Drunken Driving Checkpoints

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:56:57 GMT

Motorists should be on the lookout for drunken driving checkpoints this holiday weekend. Delaware State Police planned checkpoints on Saturday night in Harrington and Smyrna. The checkpoints could go on as late as 3 a.m. Sunday. State Police Cpl. Jeff Whitmarsh says there also will be more officers looking for aggressive drivers. Police will have roaming patrols who will catch speeding cars by pacing after them. Other officers will be parked and using radars to monitor speeds.

Philadelphia Celebrates Independence Day

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:34:56 GMT

Fourth of July festivities got started early Saturday with a parade through old city, just steps away from where the declaration of independence was signed. The party continued on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway where thousands of people turned out to take in food, games and music, celebrating America's 233rd birthday in America's birthplace.

Chef John Kuropatwa's Grilling Tips

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:21:16 GMT

Chef John Kuropatwa of Spigola Ristorante stopped by CBS3 studios to share some of his summer grilling tips.

Moyer's Strong Start Helps Phillies Beat Mets

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:36:10 GMT

Jamie Moyer fooled hitters with slow stuff, painted the corners and got outs the same way he's been doing it for 23 years and 600 starts.

1 Killed, 1 Injured In Route 55 Accident

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:57:44 GMT

One person was killed and a second was injured in a serious crash on a Gloucester County roadway Friday.