Fire crews battle 3-story duplex fire in Jenkintown

The family of 44-year-old Maurice Pinkard gave an emotional plea about getting justice for the husband, father and grandfather fatally struck by a vehicle in Upper Chichester Township.  UPPER CHICHESTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. - The family of a 44-year-old man killed in a hit and run in Pennsylvania is making an emotional plea for people to come forward with information. Police say troopers responded to mile marker 2.4 on I-95 north in Upper Chichester Township on Saturday around 9:12 p.m. According to authorities, troopers found Maurice Pinkard, a motorcycle and a pick-up truck after they were all struck by a vehicle. State Police say a 44-year-old man died after he was fatally struck by a blue Ford F-150 that veered into the shoulder and hit him on Saturday night. The search for the vehicle and the driver involved is ongoing.Investigators say it was determined that a blue Ford F-150 traveling in the right lane on I-95 swerved onto the shoulder, striking Pinkard, who was filling his wife's car with gas after she ran out, and two other vehicles. Maurice's wife Caprice, four of their six children and one of their grandchildren joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the tragedy and their search for justice. The family of 44-year-old Maurice Pinkard, who was killed in a hit-and-run in Upper Chichester Township, speak with FOX 29's Mike Jerrick about how Maurice's death has impacted their family.

George R.R. Martin missed the premiere for Game Of Thrones spin-off House Of The Dragon after testing positive for COVID-19.The author confirmed he wouldn’t be attending the Los Angeles premiere on Wednesday (July 27) in a short video, after testing positive for the virus following his appearance at San Diego Comic-Con.“My symptoms are minor,” Martin said.

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are searching for a burglary suspect accused of stealing a safe from a North Philly pizzeria. According to authorities, the incident occurred on July 23 at 5:31 a.m. Police say the suspect entered through the front door of the pizzeria on the 100 block of Diamond Street. He then walked behind the counter and removed the safe with $20,000, according to officials. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAuthorities say the suspect was wearing a brown towel on his head and dark-colored clothing during the incident. Police released surveillance video and images of the suspect both inside and outside of the pizzeria. Anyone with information is urged to contact Philadelphia police at 215-686-8477 or submit an anonymous tip. Police say they are searching for the person seen here with a brown towel on their head and dark-colored clothing.

Covid-19 controls have become part of 'business as usual' for NHS Forth Valley as it moves to the latest phase of the pandemic.

Toronto police say they are investigating after fireworks were set off at a Dua Lipa concert inside of Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night.

The federal government is proposing $1,337 in compensation for turning in an AR-15 rifle under a mandatory buyback program.

USA Today reported.“I was going to start today by introducing George R.R. Martin and tell you how great it is to have George on the journey with us,” Bloys said to the audience at the premiere.

A slower-than-expected shift to e-commerce and decades-high inflation are among the headwinds slowing Shopify’s growth, but experts say these trends also have a significant bearing on the future of retail itself.

A Monaghan-based GP has said the proposed plan to end Covid-19 testing for the general population in the autumn should be discussed with GPs.

WASHINGTON - What started as a $4 trillion effort during President Joe Biden's first months in office to rebuild America's public infrastructure and family support systems has ended up a much slimmer, but not unsubstantial, compromise package of inflation-fighting health care, climate change, and deficit reduction strategies that appears headed toward quick votes in Congress.Lawmakers are poring over the $739 billion proposal struck by two top negotiators, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin, the conservative West Virginia Democrat who rejected Biden's earlier drafts but surprised colleagues late Wednesday with a new one.What's in, and out, of the Democrats' 725-page "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" as it stands now:Launching a long-sought goal, the bill would allow the Medicare program to negotiate prescription drug prices with pharmaceutical companies, saving the federal government some $288 billion over the 10-year budget window.Those new revenues would be put back into lower costs for seniors on medications, including a $2,000 out-of-pocket cap for older adults buying prescriptions from pharmacies.Money would also be used to provide free vaccinations for seniors, who now are among the few not guaranteed free access, according to a summary document.Matthew Buettgens, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute, explains how the unwinding of Medicaid continuous coverage once the public health emergency ends will present certain challenges.The bill would extend the subsidies provided during the COVID-19 pandemic to help some Americans who buy health insurance on their own.Under earlier pandemic relief, the extra help was set to expire this year.

PHILADELPHIA - A new grocery store located in North Philadelphia is working to combat the neighborhood's food desert by providing residents with quality groceries. The new store, Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, opened on Ridge Avenue in North Philadelphia on Thursday.The store's purpose is to serve the Sharswood community, which was considered a food desert before the opening of the new store, the company says. The United States Department of Agriculture defines a food desert as an area where residents have limited access to a variety of healthy foods due to limited income or living far away from healthy resources. According to Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, before the opening of the new store, the closest grocery store was more than a mile away and was known for high prices. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAdditionally, the new store has created 30 new jobs for members of the community and it will give residents big savings on quality groceries. In celebration of the store's grand opening, customers were given the chance to enter a drawing to win $1,000 worth of groceries. 

MAUI, Hawaii - Sekope Sharits will turn 17 years old in August, but any celebration will be overshadowed by a daunting challenge: being the caretaker for his parents who were both recently diagnosed with cancer.His mother, Siu Ako Tolutau Sharits, 40, was diagnosed with breast cancer in April. His father, Kenneth, 52, is battling lymphoma after being diagnosed a few weeks ago.

A Spirit Airlines plane takes off from Miami International Airport on July 27, 2022, in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) JetBlue has agreed to buy Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion in a deal that would create the nation's fifth-largest airline if approved by U.S.

An Amazon Prime driver prepares to make a delivery. (Photo by Dinendra Haria/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Amazon will give its U.S.

The Sun: "He's OK, he's back in hospital actually, so that's a development. There we are. "It comes after Derek spent more than a year in hospital battling Covid-19 and, later, complications from the deadly virus in 2020.

KATE Garraway's husband Derek Draper is back in hospital, she revealed today. The Good Morning Britain star was appearing at the Tric Awards in London when she opened up about his condition.

coronavirus ever since contracting it in early 2020, as she stated that there has been a development in his condition. Speaking to The Sun at the TRIC awards, Kate said of Derek's condition: "He's okay.

The new Subway Series menu is pictured at a restaurant location in a provided image. MILFORD, Conn. - Subway is giving away up to 1 million free sandwiches across the U.S.

NEWTOWN, Pa. - Firefighter in Bucks County rescued a man from the roof of a burning condo fire that erupted Fourth of July morning.Emergency crews responded to Nathan Court in the Newtown Gate Townhomes community for reports of a two-story fire at an end unit. Firefighters from the Newtown Fire Department said when they arrived they found a man standing on the roof of the burning home. Deputy Chief Liz Ellis told reporters the firefighters quickly stretched a ladder to the roof and helped guide the man down. He was brought to a local hospital with burns, FOX 29's Joann Pileggi reports. A neighbor who witnessed the Independence Day blaze first thought the sirens were from a local parade, then smelled the smoke. "I was actually hearing sirens going on like nearby I thought they were passing by the highway maybe Fourth of July related but then my Ring door alarm said there’s a fire, and it gave my street name, and then I smelled smoke and ran outside," Devrim Eren said.The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

A woman has been detained under the Mental Health Act after a fire broke out at a flat in Rochdale. Emergency services were called to the scene in Albion Street, Castleton, at about 11.30am on Sunday (July 3).

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department knocked down a massive warehouse fire in Woodland Hills Sunday night. The fire broke out shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday in a building on N.

Love Island's Siannise Fudge was in floods of tears as she spoke out about her health scare that led to her being hospitalised as well as dropping two stone in weight.The ITV star, 27, who appeared on the 2020 series of the love finding programme, bravely spoke out about her struggles with "severe anxiety and depression".She took to Instagram sharing a candid post about her 12 month mental health battle that she'd kept under wraps until now.READ NEXT: Ronan Keating was 's***ing' himself ahead of son going into Love Island's Casa AmorTo showcase how far she'd come on her journey, Siannise shared an image of herself from eight months ago and a picture of herself now - looking happy, healthier and totally reformed.Addressing her 1.7m followers, the TV starlet explained: "To my amazing family. I have been waiting for the right time to speak about something that I had been living with and couldn't find the courage to share it, but thankfully now I feel ready."I feel I have a responsibility to share this because somehow it might help one of you and that's all I want from this."To give anyone suffering the belief that you can overcome your obstacles in life.

Love Island star Siânnise Fudge has bravely opened up about her mental health struggles in a brutally honest social media post that aimed to break the taboo surrounding anxiety. The 27 year old star shot to fame after appearing on series 6 of the popular ITV2 dating show back in 2020, where she quickly won over fans at home with her stunning looks and charming personality.

LOVE Island's Siannise Fudge broke down in tears as she opened up about her battle with depression that led to her two stone weight loss and being hospitalised. The reality star, 27, is best known for her stint on the sixth series of the ITV2 show at the start of 2020.

ITV Tenable star Warwick Davis has broken his silence on his wife's mystery illness - saying he gathered his kids at hospital to say goodbye. Warwick says he broke down in tears daily.

Steph McGovern has confessed that she is “in agony” with ongoing health issues and has lost weight after the latest series of Channel 4’s Packed Lunch came to an end.The TV presenter, 40, took to her Instagram account to open up about how she has been adjusting to life as she starts her well-deserved summer break.As she shared a make-up free snap of herself from the back of a taxi, the mum-of-one explained how she has been struggling with her health after overworking so much on the award-winning series.READ MORE: John Whaite gets 'intimate wax' after 'growing apart' from fiancé Paul AtkinsIn the candid snap, the blonde beauty could be seen with visible blisters on her face as she shared her symptoms on social media.In full view of her 98.6k followers online, she penned: “Here’s a pic of me looking rough, let me explain why...“We’re coming to the end of this series of Packed Lunch (we’re on a summer break after tomorrow) and whenever I get to the end of a long run I get poorly.“I’ve always had this whatever job I've been doing. I bet lots of people are the same.”She went on to explain how she has recently been suffering with an ear infection as well as blisters in her hair and on her face.Steph went on: “This time I have a bad ear infection and blisters in/ around my ear/ hair/ face.

Steph McGovern has shared how she is "in agony" with health issues. Steph has spoken out, saying she has lost weight as Channel 4 show Packed Lunch wraps. She wrote to fans: Here’s a pic of me looking rough, let me explain why… We’re coming to the end of this series of Packed Lunch (we’re on a summer break after tomorrow) and whenever I get to the end of a long run I get poorly.

BBC presenter is believed to have had a large network but when his will was made public, many were shocked to discover a sum of just £1.04 million.Terry became a national treasure for his work on TV and radio, including Wogan which hosted huge stars including Ronnie Barker and George Best.READ NEXT: Elizabeth Taylor's will - £500m fortune, eye-watering jewellery and £1m given to exHowever, the world of entertainment was left devastated when Sir Terry died in 2016, with fans and fellow stars paying tribute to the inspirational presenter.From Blankety Blank to The Eurovision Song Contest, and his long-running radio programme, Terry is believed to have made around £20 million over the course of his career.We take a look into his last months and his will..Sir Terry Wogan died on January 31, 2016 at the age of 77 years old, after the star was diagnosed with cancer.A statement released by his family following his death said: "Sir Terry Wogan died today after a short but brave battle with cancer."He passed away surrounded by his family. While we understand he will be missed by many, the family ask that their privacy is respected at this time."Fans and stars from the world of entertainment paid tribute to the beloved radio and TV icon, with Graham Norton - who took over from Terry Wogan as the Eurovision commentator - saying in a tweet: "He made it seem effortless and for a young boy in Ireland he made it seem possible.

cancer, which the star battled back in 2004. In a throwback interview Watts recalled the moments after his diagnosis he shared: "It was benign, but [the doctor] said we should take it out. On the slide, it had tiny cancer cells on it.

WEST PHILADELPHIA - One person was injured and an apartment has sustained a considerable amount of damage after a fire in West Philadelphia.Officials said firefighters were called to the 5300 block of Master Street Saturday morning, just after 8:30, for a fire in an apartment.Crews brought the fire under control in about 20 minutes.One person was taken to a local hospital with undisclosed injuries.Officials say the apartment was severely damaged in the fire.

Also Read: Mamata Banerjee questions arrests of Mohammed Zubair, Teesta Setalvad "According to the findings of this study, one out of five households faced some food crisis. The duration of the crisis varied between 4 and 240 days. A majority of these households suffered for about 60 days," the report said.

Celebrity Gogglebox star Fred Sirieix, 50, was left trapped inside his holiday accommodation after a bout of severe food poisoning left him confined to the toilet.The horrified star became aware of the unhygienic conditions his food had been prepared in - but not before he'd polished it off.First Dates foodie Fred told Express.co.uk that he'd been in Indonesia at the time that his appetite was piqued.He went in search of a delicious chicken satay and began to eat."The Indonesian street food [was] absolutely delicious [but] then I looked round behind the car, where the guy was washing his plates," he grimaced."You should have seen the water where he was washing his plates, and this is where we were eating from - ugh!"I thought to myself, if only I'd looked, but it was too late, I'd already eaten everything!" Fred groaned.Fortunately, he added: "An upset stomach was as far as it went for me."The kind where you sit down on the toilet for a few hours, or days.

Junkyard fire in Bucks County PHILADELPHIA - A huge fire burning at a junkyard in Bucks County has prompted a response from emergency crews Thursday afternoon.The fire reportedly erupted at Mazza Iron & Steel on Middle and Solar Drive. Several crews are on scene attempting to get the fire under control.SkyFOX was live at the scene as heavy smoke and flames filled the sky.This is a developing story.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Union negotiators and casino management tried Thursday to reach new contracts that would avoid a costly and disruptive strike during one of Atlantic City's busiest weekends.Local 54 of the Unite Here union has set a 12:01 a.m. Friday deadline to reach a new agreement with the Borgata, Caesars, Harrah's and Tropicana.

PHILADELPHIA - An investigation is underway after a string of allegedly intentional fires caused extensive damage along a street in Overbrook Thursday morning.Fire crews responded to several fires on Atwood Road around 2 a.m.Officials say three vehicles, including a pickup truck and dump truck, were set on fire intentionally. The fire then quickly spread to a nearby house.Video from the scene showed three burned vehicles, along with the scorched side of the home.A woman who says she lives at the home told FOX 29 she was at the hospital when the fires broke out.