Ostrich Runs Loose On PA Turnpike: Top Stories

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Ostrich Wanders Along I-76 In King Of Prussia Monday: Videos

A large bird that appeared to be an ostrich was seen running free on I-76 in King of Prussia on Monday afternoon while lines of traffic trickled by, according to eyewitnesses, media reports, and videos circulating across social media. (Read More)

Possible Bear Cub Sighting Reported In Doylestown Township

A bear cub has reportedly been seen near the bridge at Doylestown Township's Central Park, the Doylestown Township Police said Monday afternoon. Township staff are aware of the possible sighting and the Pennsylvania Game Commission has been notified, police said. (Read More)

Suburban Hospital To Lay Off 100 Nurses, Cut Emergency Department

Montgomery County's Suburban Community Hospital will lay off more than 100 nurses and eliminate its emergency department just weeks after it committed to expanding funding and staffing in a new contract with the union. (Read More)

Man Faces 12 Years In Prison For 'Violent' Comic Store Robbery: DA

A Michigan man faces 10.5-to-25 years in state prison for his role in the violent robbery of the Comic Collection bookstore in September 2022. Caleb James-Lorenze Simpson entered a guilty plea in March to charges of robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, and aggravated assault. (Read More)

Restore Full SEPTA Funding, Bucks Co. Democratic Lawmakers Say

Bucks County's Democratic lawmakers are calling for SEPTA to be fully funded in this year's state budget. The delegation highlighted the impact the public transit agency has on the Philadelphia region and the "devastating impact" of proposed service cuts and fare hikes. (Read More)