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Secane woman accused of killing daughter ruled incompetent for trial

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All proceedings for an Upper Darby woman accused of stabbing her own daughter to death in December have been stayed after she was determined to be incompetent to stand trial, according to a spokesperson for District Attorney Tanner Rouse. Diane Grovola (COURTESY UPPER DARBY POLICE) Diane Grovola, 57, is charged with criminal homicide, murder in the first and third degree, possessing an instrument of crime and aggravated cruelty to animals in the…Upper Darby · Upper Darby See the Story

Competency evaluation ordered for man accused of torching roommate’s car

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Common Pleas Court Judge Richard Cappelli on Monday ordered a competency evaluation for a Prospect Park man accused of torching his roommate’s car after a fight in July. Defense counsel Christina Ashworth told the judge she is having difficulty effectively communicating with 65-year-old Edward Cummings about the case and has “serious concerns” about his mental status. Cummings was held over for court on all charges in September for the July 11 e…Upper Darby · Upper Darby Read Article

Defendant wants to withdraw ‘no contest’ plea in beating death of tot [caution: graphic]

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Common Pleas Court Judge Kevin F. Kelly heard testimony last week on a Chester man’s motion to withdraw his “no contest” plea in the 2021 beating death of an 18-month-old girl. Maurice Davis, 34, entered his plea to charges of aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of children and conspiracy to third-degree murder in July 2025. Additional charges including first-degree murder were withdrawn as part of the plea worked out by Defense counsel …Upper Darby · Upper Darby Read Article

Lower Merion officials discuss what goes into deciding school closings

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LOWER MERION — With the winter storm of Jan. 25 and many schools choosing to either cancel classes or go virtual, Lower Merion officials recently outlined some of how those decisions are made. As a result of the recent snowstorm, Lower Merion, like many schools throughout the region, either canceled school or opted to do virtual instruction. Lower Merion held virtual learning days on both Monday and Tuesday of last week. The storm blanketed the …Winter Storm · Upper Darby Read Article

Delaware County restaurant inspections: No sanitizer in dishwasher; holes in unopened bags of food

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Violations and comments on food-safety inspections conducted last week by the Delaware County Health Department of establishments with liquor licenses, with violations found at eight of nine sites visited: B’s Que Shot Lounge, 527-529 E. Baltimore Ave., East Lansdowne: • Facility does not have the license posted in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. The Crown Tavern, 451 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Glen Mill…Upper Darby · Upper Darby Read Article

Haverford police reports: $10,000 bitcoin lost in scam; $1,000 in energy drinks and supplements taken

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Jan. 21 Warrant: At 9:21 a.m., a 41-year-old Philadelphia man was arrested at West Chester Pike and North Eagle Road on an active warrant. Retail theft: At 4:27 p.m., a 43-year-old Philadelphia was arrested for a retail theft at Kohl’s on West Chester Pike. Jan. 22 Fraud: A resident in the 200 block of Shawnee Road reported that he received a pop-up on his computer that claimed his computer was hacked. He called the number and was convinced that…Bitcoin · Upper Darby Read Article

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Secane woman accused of killing daughter ruled incompetent for trial

Competency evaluation ordered for man accused of torching roommate’s car

Defendant wants to withdraw ‘no contest’ plea in beating death of tot [caution: graphic]

Lower Merion officials discuss what goes into deciding school closings

Delaware County restaurant inspections: No sanitizer in dishwasher; holes in unopened bags of food

Haverford police reports: $10,000 bitcoin lost in scam; $1,000 in energy drinks and supplements taken

Local, state officials seek numbers, answers in ICE activity in Delaware County

160 area Catholic schools receive free visits to American Revolution Museum

Keith Lockhart’s History Mystery for Feb. 1, 2026

Havertown man back in custody and awaiting sentencing for child porn

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Secane woman accused of killing daughter ruled incompetent for trial

Competency evaluation ordered for man accused of torching roommate’s car

Defendant wants to withdraw ‘no contest’ plea in beating death of tot [caution: graphic]

Lower Merion officials discuss what goes into deciding school closings

Delaware County restaurant inspections: No sanitizer in dishwasher; holes in unopened bags of food

Haverford police reports: $10,000 bitcoin lost in scam; $1,000 in energy drinks and supplements taken

Local, state officials seek numbers, answers in ICE activity in Delaware County

160 area Catholic schools receive free visits to American Revolution Museum

Keith Lockhart’s History Mystery for Feb. 1, 2026

Havertown man back in custody and awaiting sentencing for child porn

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