Alyssa Wiest's family said she was "full of life." The microbiologist and avid painter was killed by her boyfriend as she attempted to end their relationship and move him out of her home, according to police. share.inquirer.com/IOp6IJ

Please be true.

I watched all of these movies while laid up after major surgery. The first one is leagues ahead of the sequels, in terms of quality. But it really is just a remake of Point Break.

A Montco judge said Ryan Selleny’s conduct, which included filming himself ejaculating into one of his neighbor’s juice cartons during a break-in, was “perverse” and “sickening.” He was sentenced to 10-60 years in prison. inquirer.com/crime/ryan-sel…

It’s unclear why Kevin Krebs, of Malvern, brought a Sig Sauer handgun, bayonet and pepper spray to Saturday’s protest in West Chester. Prosecutors say their investigation is ongoing. inquirer.com/crime/kevin-kr…

An update to our story from last night: Investigators found a total of 13 pipe bombs at Kevin Krebs' home in Malvern. His bond in the earlier gun case has been revoked, with a judge ruling he's a danger to the public. inquirer.com/crime/kevin-kr…

Cautiously optimistic

Loser mentality. Don’t listen to these nihilists.

“How much space do beautiful, majestic animals need?” More than the cavity between your ears.

After a marathon, two-day preliminary hearing, Allen Gould was held for trial on first-degree murder and related crimes in the 2017 death of his wife, Anna Maciejewska. inquirer.com/crime/anna-mac…

Helped my old friend ⁦William Bender⁩ try to suss out who exactly Kevin Krebs is, and why he brought so many weapons to a protest earlier this month. inquirer.com/news/kevin-kre…

.Jeff Cole is one of the greats. An old-school newsman, the caliber of which is increasingly rare in this industry. I always enjoyed our chats amid news conferences and disasters, especially our shared fascination with Hartford. Sad to see him go inquirer.com/news/philadelp…

They’re removing the Trenton line, which serves a good chunk of Bucks County and connects the city to NJ Transit rail. And the 9pm curfew for all trains is embarrassing. Good luck going to a Phillies game or to dinner in Center City. Embarrassing attempt to strong arm Harrisburg.

Good luck taking a train to sporting events in 2026, if SEPTA has its way.

As you grow older, you begin to understand: your father was just a man trying his best with what he knew. Forgive him. He was living life for the first time, too.

The murder trial of Justin Mohn will likely end today in Doylestown. Yesterday, in a move even the judge said was uncommon, Mohn gave his own opening statement and unequivocally admitted to shooting and beheading his father: share.inquirer.com/IJ7fOH

Justin Mohn was just convicted of murder, terrorism and related crimes. He was sentenced to life in prison.

After a week of testimony, Justin Mohn is heading to state prison, where he was sentenced to spend the rest of his life. His family had strong words for him, saying he squandered his father's unconditional love and shattered the foundation of their lives. share.inquirer.com/4Gnlqp