Tag: 6abc

Fred Amatucci as one of Santa's helpers.Upper Darby

Cancer Isn’t Stopping Fred Amatucci’s Upper Darby Santa Mission

Fred Amatucci isn’t letting something like breast cancer stop him from helping out Santa, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc.

Amatucci has been a special…

Belmont Hills Elementary School teacher Lauren Miller wears one of her festive holiday outfits in class.Education

Teacher at Bensalem Elementary School Celebrates Holiday Season with Festive, Extravagant Outfits

Lauren Miller, a teacher at Belmont Hills Elementary in Bensalem, spreads holiday cheer in her class with a new festive outfit for every day of…

Wolf Dog hybrid that was captured by Goodboy Dog Recovery.Outdoors

GoodBoy Dog Recovery Helps Capture Wolf-Dog Hybrid Spotted in Bristol

GoodBoy Dog Recovery captured a wolf-dog hybrid spotted in Bristol after it managed to evade both animal control and the Pennsylvania game warden, according…

Buddy the Pig captured in Bucks County after a month-long chase.Pets

Elusive Pig in Bucks County Finally Caught After Month-Long Chase

After a month on the run, an elusive pig in Bucks County was finally captured by Bensalem police earlier this week, according to a staff…

A sidewalk Christmas tree decoration in Media Borough as shoppers hit the stores for Small Business Saturday.Retail

Shoppers Turn Out in Media Borough for Small Business Saturday

It was busy in Media Borough the Saturday after Thanksgiving as shoppers rushed out to support local businesses.

Small Business Saturday was started by American…

Jessica Kartalija.Media

Jessica Kartalija Joins 6abc Action News Following Split with CBS3

Jessica Kartalija joined 6abc Action News around three months after her split with CBS3, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal.

Kartalija announced her…

A woman holds two small dogs.Philanthropy

Rylie's Rescue in Skippack Welcomes Dozens of Rescue Dogs from Bahamas

Dozens of dogs rescued from the Bahamas were flown to Rylie’s Rescue in Skippack, where they are being cared for as they await to…

East Lansdowne Police Officer John Meehan surrounded by family and supporters.Law Enforcement

East Lansdowne Tragedy Prompts Tourniquet Donation to Police

A tourniquet and special training saved the life of East Lansdowne Police Officer John Meehan, writes Briana Smith for 6abc.

Meehan and Lansdowne Police Officer…

Bristol Township Police Officer Michael Egan.Nonprofit

IM ABLE Foundation Helps Bristol Police Officer After Being Hit By a Drunk Driver in Croydon

The IM ABLE Foundation helped Michael Egan, a Bristol Township police officer, find adaptive ways to move forward after losing his leg, reports Matteo Iadonisi…

Zeke, a black Labrador Retriever, has joined the Bucks County Sheriff's Office.Government & Politics

Black Labrador Retriever Joins Bucks County Sheriff's Office

After recovering from animal cruelty and malnourishment, a lively black labrador retriever named Zeke has lent his talented nose to the Bucks County Sheriff’s…

Wally Kennedy of Exton, KYW anchor and 6abc host, has died.Family

Beloved Radio Broadcaster and Longtime 6abc Host from Exton, Passes Away at 76

Walter “Wally” Kennedy, of Exton, a beloved KYW anchor and longtime 6abc host, died on Oct. 30 aged 76, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia…

Three athletes take medals at the Special Olympics Fall Fest this past weekend at Villanova University.Villanova

1,000 Athletes Turn Out for Special Olympics Fall Fest at Villanova

It was the 36tth annual Pennsylvania Special Olympics Fall Fest this past weekend at Villanova University and more than 1,000 athletes competed, writes Beccah…

Collegeville 'mombies' perform Michael Jackson's iconic Thriller dance to raise money for West Chester-based Unite for HER.Philanthropy

Collegeville ‘Mombies’ Perform ‘Thriller’ Dance for Unite for HER

Decked out in full zombie makeup, Collegeville ‘mombies’ took to the streets on Monday night to perform Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller dance and raise…

The largest unclaimed property auction ever held by the Pennsylvania Treasury will run from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 with roughly 5,700 items hitting the auction block.Retail

Largest Auction of Unclaimed Property in History of Pennsylvania Treasury Starts This Week

The largest auction of unclaimed property ever held by the Pennsylvania Treasury kicks off this Wednesday, with roughly 5,700 items hitting the auction block…

Doylestown dad Jeff Bekos make his way back to Philadelphia after pedaling 4,600 miles for Ronald McDonald Houses along the way.Philanthropy

Doylestown Dad Pedals 4,600 Miles for Ronald McDonald House in Honor of Daughter

Doylestown dad Jeff Bekos has made his way back to Philadelphia after pedaling 4,600 miles and raising $600,000 for Ronald McDonald Houses along…

Anthony Picone, owner of Bella Sicily in Morrisville, is passing the torch to his daughter after 51 years of cooking pizzas.Restaurants & Lodging

Bella Sicily Owner Passes the Torch After Half a Century of Making Pizza

Anthony Picone, a native of Sicily and owner of Bella Sicily in Morrisville, is passing on the torch to his daughter and son-in-law…

Firefighters gather outside St. Francis of Assisi School Oct. 7.Disasters

Fire Guts Historic St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield

The community at St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield is mourning the loss of the 100-year-old school to a fire Monday night…

PIC Jonathan Martin, director of aviation for New Garden Flying Field shows where supplies are stored on aircraft providing relief to North Carolina victims.Philanthropy

Toughkenamon Pilots Aid Emergency Relief Efforts in North Carolina

A group of local pilots took off from New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon last week and headed to North Carolina to help those who…