Chester, Pa. man shot and killed after argument; suspect at large

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January 16, 2026

Chester, Pa. man shot and killed after argument; suspect at large

CHESTER, Pa. (WPVI) — A 35-year-old man was shot and killed Thursday morning in Chester, Pennsylvania, leaving neighbors shaken and police searching for the person responsible.

Karen Tate said she was distraught to learn her neighbor, whom she described as respectful and kind, had been the victim.

“He was a loving young guy and he was very, very respectful,” Tate said.

She added that he was “very helpful” to her.

“Every time he would see me outside, he would always say, ‘You all right? You ok? Do you need me to do anything?’” she continued.

Police said the man was shot around 9 a.m. on Wilson Street near the corner of 3rd Street. He was struck twice in the chest and once in the leg.

“Nine a.m., the last thing you think you’re going to get is a shooting, especially down this area,” Chester Police Commissioner Katrina Blackwell said.

Investigators said several witnesses were nearby. Officers responded quickly, but a suspect fled before they arrived.

Police said the shooter left in a black Dodge Caravan.

As some officers searched for the vehicle, others transported the victim to Christiana Hospital. Police said he died from his injuries.

Blackwell said the shooting began as an argument, though the motive remains under investigation.

“For an argument to turn to someone being shot, we have to do better, we have to use some emotional intelligence and a life is not worth an argument. A life is never worth an argument,” she said.

Those who knew the victim are grieving what they call a senseless loss.

“We’ve lost a lot, I’ve lost, and I know a lot of people that have lost and it’s senseless. It’s totally senseless,” Tate said.

Sources said police tracked down the vehicle believed to be involved, but no arrests have been made.

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MSU football locks in official visit with underrated CB prospect from Pennsylvania

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April 5, 2026

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MSU football locks in official visit with underrated CB prospect from Pennsylvania

Michigan State football has locked in an official visit with an intriguing defensive back prospect from Pennsylvania.

Trey Hopkins of Wyndmoor, Pa. announced on Saturday that he’s scheduled an official visit to Michigan State for late May. According to a social media post from Hopkins, he will visit Michigan State on May 29.

Hopkins is currently unranked and unrated on 247Sports. He is listed at 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds, and plays for La Salle College. His position is listed as cornerback.

Michigan State extended Hopkins an offer in late February, and is one of nearly 20 schools to offer him, according to 247Sports. Other than his offer from the Spartans, Hopkins has received offers from Penn State, Maryland, UCLA, Virginia Tech, Maryland, Wake Forest, USF, Temple, James Madison, Liberty, Miami (OH) and some other group of five or FCS programs.

Michigan State will be the first of three currently scheduled official visits for Hopkins. According to 247Sports, he will also take official visits to Virginia Tech (June 5) and Penn State (June 11).

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Small plane makes emergency landing on interstate in Pennsylvania

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April 4, 2026

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Small plane makes emergency landing on interstate in Pennsylvania

A small airplane made an emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Saturday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

The Rockwell Commander landed at around 9:20 a.m. after reporting engine issues, the FAA said.

The two people onboard were not injured, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

Dashcam video of the incident circulating on social media shows the plane flying low overhead before landing on the interstate and slowing down.

Emily Rivera, who posted the video, was traveling from Harrisburg to Lehigh Valley when she saw the plane make the landing.

“Honestly I was in disbelief because I never expected a plane to land in front of me!” Rivera said, adding that she was impressed with how the pilot landed.

Police said to expect delays in the area and that all traffic eastbound is being detoured onto exit 40. More information will be released later, police said.

The FAA is investigating the incident.

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PENNSYLVANIA DEP TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON HOMER CITY GAS LINE PROJECT

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April 4, 2026

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PENNSYLVANIA DEP TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON HOMER CITY GAS LINE PROJECT

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has announced a public hearing on a proposed natural gas pipeline project connected with the Homer City Redevelopment site.

The hearing will focus on the proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit that is part of the Homer City Pipeline project. The plan is to install close to six miles of 30-inch diameter natural gas pipeline from an interconnect facility in Burrell Township to the proposed Homer City Redevelopment site in Center township. The line will run through parts of Burrell, Blacklick and Center Townships.

The hearing will be held May 12^th at 5:00 PM at the Indiana Theater.

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