15-Year-Old Charged as Adult in Fatal Shooting of Homeless Man in Pottstown

Issue #164

27 Nov

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 👮🏼‍♂️ 15-Year-Old Charged as Adult in Fatal Shooting of Homeless Man in Pottstown

 📱 Important Alert for iPhone Users: New iOS 17 Update Introduces NameDrop Feature, Here's How to Disable It

👮🏼‍♂️ Two Suspects Charged with Theft at Boscov's in Pottstown, Released on Citation

 🏈 Philadelphia Eagles Edge Bills in High-Stakes Overtime Battle

⚽️ Cincinnati Advances to First Conference Final with Dramatic Victory Against Philadelphia

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15-Year-Old Charged as Adult in Fatal Shooting of Homeless Man in Pottstown

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Thomas Niarhos, a 15-year-old from Stowe, has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder and other charges in the killing of 39-year-old Jeremiah Hawkins in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred near South Hanover Street at noon on Wednesday. Witnesses reportedly saw Niarhos arguing with Hawkins, known as "Jay," before shooting him. Hawkins attempted to defend himself with a tire during the altercation. The firearm used was identified by Niarhos' father as his own. Investigations revealed a complex background to the incident, including a previous encounter between Niarhos and Hawkins. A preliminary hearing for Niarhos is scheduled for Thursday.

Important Alert for iPhone Users: New iOS 17 Update Introduces NameDrop Feature, Here's How to Disable It

The recent iOS 17 update for iPhone users includes a new feature called NameDrop, which is automatically set to 'ON'. This feature enables the sharing of your contact information when two iPhones are brought close together. To disable this feature, iPhone users should navigate to their device's Settings, then go to General, select AirDrop, and then choose the 'Bringing Devices Together' option to change it to 'OFF'. It is particularly important for parents to adjust this setting on their children's iPhones as well to ensure their safety and privacy. This change can help maintain control over personal information sharing.

John Mulaney to Perform Live
Friday December 1st
at Santander Arena

John Mulaney in Concert

Emmy and WGA award-winner John Mulaney, renowned for his achievements in writing, acting, and comedy, is currently on tour.

His most recent Netflix special, BABY J, released in April 2023, showcases Mulaney's ability to transform his personal challenges into comedic artistry. This special has brought him 2023 Emmy nominations for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) and Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special. His tour has been a huge success, with sold-out shows at prestigious venues like Madison Square Garden and the Hollywood Bowl, covering locations across the US, Europe, and Australia in 2023.

Mulaney's previous tours include the 2018 Kid Gorgeous tour, which was a nationwide sell-out and later became an Emmy-winning Netflix special. His 2015 Netflix original, The Comeback Kid, was acclaimed as his best work by The AV Club. His 2012 Comedy Central special, New In Town, received high praise from Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly.

A five-time host of Saturday Night Live, Mulaney started as a writer for SNL in 2008, where he co-created the iconic character ‘Stefon’ with Bill Hader. He has also contributed to IFC’s Documentary Now! and voices a character in Netflix’s Big Mouth. His musical variety special, John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch, released in December 2019 on Netflix, received critical acclaim and an Emmy nomination.

Mulaney has also made a mark on Broadway with the hit show Oh, Hello On Broadway, co-written and performed with Nick Kroll. This show led to a Netflix special and a podcast, Oh, Hello: The P’dcast, featuring their characters Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland.

The upcoming event promises a unique, phone-free experience. All mobile devices, smart watches, and accessories will be secured in Yondr pouches upon entry and can only be accessed in designated areas. Devices will be re-secured before returning to the performance area.

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Pottstown Local Scoop - CRIME

Two Suspects Charged with Theft at Boscov's in Pottstown,

Released on Citation

A retail theft incident occurred at Boscov's Department Store on November 25, 2023. Noah Kutt, 21, from Pottstown, and Alfredo Beltran, 33, from Phoenixville, were identified as the suspects. They initially refused to identify themselves and left the scene but were subsequently located and detained by the North Coventry Township Police Department. Both suspects were processed and released with a citation for summary retail theft, each facing one count of retail theft. It's important to note that an arrest or criminal complaint does not imply guilt, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Philadelphia Eagles Edge Bills in
High-Stakes Overtime Battle

EAGLES

Jalen Hurts led the Philadelphia Eagles to a stunning 37-34 overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills, overcoming a halftime deficit with a series of crucial plays. Hurts' outstanding performance, combined with Jake Elliott's critical field goal, helped the Eagles secure their status as the top team in the NFL with a 10-1 record.

Cincinnati Advances to First Conference Final with Dramatic Victory Against Philadelphia

Philadelphia Union

FC Cincinnati clinched a dramatic 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference semifinals, with Yerson Mosquera scoring a crucial goal in stoppage time. Despite missing key defenders, Cincinnati's solid performance earned them a spot in their first conference final, where they will face Columbus.

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