Cancerous Chemical Found Near Eastern PA Landfill: Top Stories

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These are the top stories in Pennsylvania today:

New PFAS Contamination Found Near Montco Landfill

Cancerous substances, commonly known at PFAS, have been found at a level exceeding the federal safety standard near a contaminated landfill in Montgomery County. (Read More)

Man Faces Up To 54 Years In Prison For Killing Mom In Northampton

William Michael Ingram pleaded guilty on Monday to third-degree murder and numerous related charges for the killing of his 82-year-old mother inside their Holland condominium in Northampton Township last year. (Read More)

Puppy Left In Cardboard Box Adopted: SPCA

After an abandoned puppy captured the Philadelphia region's heart last week, rescuers have a happy ending update. Tangi was found in a taped-up cardboard box outside the Pennsylvania SPCA's Erie Avenue shelter earlier last week, according to the rescue group. (Read More)

Phillies Sign Power-Hitting Outfielder, Former Playoff MVP

The Phillies have signed hard-hitting free agent outfielder Adolis Garcia, a streaky and free-swinging power hitter and premier defender who will likely slot into their 2026 lineup. (Read More)

Driver Killed After Truck Overturns In Montgomery County

The driver of a truck that overturned was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Limekiln Pike in Horsham Township on Monday afternoon, police said. (Read More)