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For decades, criminologists and true crime documentaries have attempted to understand what causes serial killers to commit the atrocities they do.
Gardner-Johnson, who signed with the Detroit Lions in the offseason, was carted off the field after being injured and grabbing his right knee on the second day of training camp.
Pennsylvania State Police troopers will soon be monitoring work zones across the Pa. Turnpike to ensure safe driving behaviors from motorists.
Pocono Raceway has hosted its biggest crowd since 2010.
Video shows officers trying to disperse what appears to be hundreds of people and several cars just before 2 a.m. at a gas station on Broad Street.
Roommate of Amber Costello described suspect Rex Heuermann's frame, Chevy Avalanche to detectives early on.
A vigil was held for the victims of the deadly flash flood in Bucks County that swept through the area nearly a week ago on Sunday night.
Police said the body "had been decomposing for several days."
Riders who rely on SEPTA's Airport, Media-Wawa or Wilmington-Newark lines should prepare for changes to their Monday morning commutes as a construction project gets underway.
The Upper Makefield community will gather at the 9-11 Memorial Garden of Reflection in Yardley Sunday to stand with all of those impacted by last week's flash flooding in Bucks County.
Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Borough President Vito Fossella says the borough has been overlooked by the MTA.
Bryce Harper drove in the go-ahead run in a four-run 10th inning to lead the Phillies past the Guardians 8-5 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Thousands of people pedaled their way from Philly down to Atlantic City for the annual "Ben to the Shore Bike Tour" in honor of fallen and critically injured emergency workers.
American soccer fans have flocked to Australia and New Zealand to cheer on the US National Women's Team (USNWT) as they attempt a historic "threepeat."
A common ingredient found in gel nail polish has been banned in Europe due to serious health concerns. While the ban doesn’t apply in the U.S., experts say American consumers may want to pay attention to the potential risks. Trish Christakis reports.
Chopper 3 was live over Chester County Prison, where officials say they stopped an inmate from escaping. We're told the prisoner didn’t make it off the prison grounds and he was quickly apprehended. This is the same prison where Danelo Cavalcante escaped in 2023. County officials assure us there is no threat to the community after the attempted escape.
As Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States, preps for the country's 250th anniversary in 2026, officials revealed more plans to spread that celebration to neighborhoods across the city.
A Philadelphia Common Pleas Court judge on Wednesday afternoon blasted the city and its attorneys for the time it's taking to conclude a reexamination of the 2011 suspicious death of Ellen Greenberg.
Over a dozen people are now displaced in Reading after an early morning fire heavily damaged multiple apartment buildings. Ray Strickland talks to a woman who says firefighters saved her life.
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Scattered showers are possible Monday in the Philadelphia area, and warmer temperatures are in sight.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is asking ICE to let her inside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.
A man was shot and killed during a confrontation at a Royal Farms store in Northeast Philadelphia, police say.
Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia.
The body of a 27-year-old man was found in a pond along the 8500 block of Allemaengel Road on Saturday, the Lehigh County coroner said.
A man was found shot and killed at an apparent car meetup along the 4000 block of Rising Sun Avenue in North Philadelphia, police said Sunday.
A 39-year-old man was charged with aggravated assault after a foot pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting in Kensington Saturday morning, police say.
It's estimated that as many as one in three veterans experience financial stress within the first year or two after leaving the military.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is asking ICE to let her inside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.
Jason Mutschler was charged with killing his aunt, Vanessa Sturtevent, in Lumberton, New Jersey, officials say.
For the first time in its 45-year history, Collingswood's May Fair festival was canceled as rainy weather swept across the region.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
The Phillies lost to the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, with Brandon Marsh scoring Philadelphia's only run.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings as the Phillies defeated Cleveland, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Kyle Manzardo hit a pinch-hit homer off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning to lift Cleveland to victory over the Phillies.
Cancer survivor Victor Aponte wants to give back to his community after they were there for him in his greatest time of need.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz spoke with a local veteran who found help through a group working to bridge the gap.
The Philadelphia area could see more showers Monday before things clear up and warmer temperatures move in. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast for Memorial Day.
Travelers at Farley Service Plaza in South Jersey on Sunday said the rainy weather put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans.
Two leucistic fawns were recently rescued in Greentown, Pennsylvania. The fawns, Dipper and Mabel, are getting care at the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center and will be released back into the wild when they are recovered.
The United States and Iran are close to reaching an agreement that would end the war, but lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say they have concerns about the deal.