Machete Assault Suspect Wanted By U.S. Marshals: Top PA Stories

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Machete Assault Suspect Sought By U.S. Marshals: Feds

A man who attacked another man with a machete in Bridgeport is being sought by the U.S. Marshal's Office, they announced. The incident occurred back on Aug. 27 at around 12:15 p.m. on the 200 block of New Church Road. Edward Gomery, 56, is wanted on numerous charges, including aggravated assault. (Read More)

SWAT Vehicle Will Bolster Safety In Bucks County

The Bensalem Township Police Department is getting a $350,000 grant to bolster regional SWAT team capabilities. State Sen. Frank Farry and several area state representatives will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bensalem Township Municipal Complex on 2400 Byberry Rd. to acquire a Lenco BearCat. The state-of-the-art armored rescue vehicle will be housed in Bensalem and serve all three Bucks County regional special units and tactical (SWAT) teams. (Read More)

Harris Vs. Trump Debate In Philadelphia: 5 Things To Know

The City of Brotherly Love will take front and center on the national stage Tuesday night as the first ever presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris takes place. Find out five things about the debate. (Read More)

Key Ramp On Route 1 Improvements Project Reopening

A key ramp on the Route 1 Improvements Project is reopening. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said that the ramp from Rockhill Drive to southbound U.S. 1 in Bensalem Township will reopen Monday night after two years of construction under PennDOT’s $116 million project to reconstruct, widen, and improve a three-mile section of U.S. 1 in Bucks County. (Read More)

University Of Pittsburgh Fires Athletic Director Heather Lyke

The University of Pittsburgh has fired athletic director Heather Lyke, a year after she won a national athletic director of the year award. Pitt Chancellor Joan Gabel said Lyke was dismissed because the university needs new leadership for a new era in college sports. (Read More)