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Philly Co Falsely Claimed Pesticide Could Kill COVID-19: Feds
A Philadelphia-based pesticide product company and its founder have been federally charged after claiming its product could kill the virus.

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A Philadelphia-based pesticide product company and its founder have been federally charged after claiming its product could kill the virus.

Numerous vehicles were damaged by nails that were scattered across Interstate 76 near Montgomery Drive during the evening commute Tuesday.
Pugh Road in Tredyffrin Township was closed for several hours Wednesday due to a tree on wires.
The FBI is asking for the public's help in its investigation into recent armored truck robberies, and is offering a reward of up to $10,000.
This year, three previous winners went head-to-head in a public vote to become a permanent Herr's flavor. See if your favorite flavor won.
A Ridley man broke his 1-year-old child's arm and strangled his fiancé and her 7-year-old child, Delaware County authorities said.
Ahmir Jackson, 24, of Darby, is accused of fatally shooting his partner, 24-year-old Myanna Quin, on Aug. 18.
More than 60 acts will perform on porches in Wayne's historic district from noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 13. See the lineup and schedule here.
Marple Police reviewed 2,332 local school bus violations during the 2024-25 school year, and more than 1,600 resulted in fines being issued.
A 17-year-old student at Thomas Edison High School was found with a gun and drugs on the first day of school, according to reports.
A 26-year-old man was found dead next to a large amount of cash, four cell phones, and a firearm after being shot early Tuesday morning.
Tredyffrin Township officials said crews have to conduct a video inspection of the line before Glenhardie Road can open.
Patch wants to know how locals are being affected by SEPTA's cuts. Share your experiences in the comments below.
After Villanova University President Rev. Peter Donohue called Thursday's hoax "cruel," another active shooter hoax was reported Sunday.
Playboi Carti's "Antagonist Tour" begins this fall and heads to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Nov. 10. See ticketing details here.
The Delaware County Health Department and the J. Lewis Crozer Library in Chester are hosting the free discussion event Tuesday evening.
Radnor Township officials said tree work is forcing a portion of Brooke Road in Wayne to close for two days. See details here.
Lower Merion Township officials said one person was taken to Lankenau Medical Center after a three-vehicle crash Monday morning in Ardmore.
Tredyffrin Township officials over the weekend said West Valley Road is open again after being closed for weeks.
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