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Northern Liberties Home Invasion; NJ Woman Killed In Crash; Ben Franklin Impersonator Passes Away

by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 04/05/17 2:46 am | updated: 04/05/17 2:46 am

Philadelphia Police are now searching for three suspects who are wanted in connection with a home invasion that took place in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia. The incident took place on 100 block of West Wildey Street at around 3:15 pm Tuesday. Police stated that the three suspects tied up the residents of the home and robbed the place. Tthey were able to get away with a handgun, $5,000 cash, two cell phones, as well as a wallet. Police are investigating the home invasion to see if the house was targeted or just robbed at random. Luckily no injuries were reported.

New Jersey Police are investigating after a woman was killed in a car crash in Burlington County. The crash happened on the northbound lanes of I-295 near the Mercer County line in Bordentown Township. Police say that the driver lost control of the car and drove off the road and into the woods along the road. Once crews arrived on the scene, they found the woman and she was pronounced dead on the scene. New Jersey State Police are now continuing their investigation into crash.

Philadelphia Ben Franklin Impersonator, 75-year-old Ralph Archbold, who played Franklin for many decades has now passed away. Archbold passed away on Saturday March 25th due to complications with congestive heart failure. Archbold began impersonating Benjamin Franklin in 1973, then went on to perform around the world as one of America's Founding Fathers. Archbold performed for countless events and celebrations in the Philadelphia area. His family says that the Ben Franklin statue on the Vine Street Expressway was modeled using Archbold's likeness. His family stated that any contributions can be made to The Benjamin Franklin Museum.

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