Court OKs Life Sentences For Inmate Who Raped Prison Clerk
Thirty-eight-year-old Omar Best, of Philadelphia, pretended for days to be on a work detail so he could target the victim when she was alone.
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Thirty-eight-year-old Omar Best, of Philadelphia, pretended for days to be on a work detail so he could target the victim when she was alone.
The husband of one of the three women killed in a fiery crash in Holmesburg on Sunday is struggling as he prepares to bury his wife. As KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg tells us in this exclusive interview, the family has hired an attorney and is looking for answers.
The ball is in Governor Wolf's court after a desperate state Senate Wednesday sent the governor a budget he doesn't want. The governor can sign the bill, or veto in it whole or in part.
A family in the Tacony once again has Christmas gifts after police say a couple of thieves broke into their home and stole all of their wrapped gifts.
A Pennsylvania man is expected in court a day after a grand jury indicted him for allegedly trying to assist the Islamic State extremist group, advocating violence against American citizens and helping people travel to Syria.
Police are looking for two men they say took a bag filled with diamonds from a man walking in Center City.
Our Vittoria Woodill knows a thing or two about good food, but she's taking a break from restaurants tonight, because it's the busiest shipping day of the year.
A company out of Harleysville, Montgomery County gave the gift of a warm home to a Southwest Philadelphia woman who has literally helped feed thousands over the last 40 years.
The state House has made an unexpected about-face and is now poised to vote, as soon as Wednesday, on a budget agreed to by the Senate and Governor Wolf.
Attorney David Rudovksy, president of the board of trustees for the Defenders Association of Philadelphia, says the high court unanimously rejected arguments that the governor's reprieves of death sentences were only temporary.
With a temperatures forecast to be in the 70's on Christmas Eve, it's tee-times rather than lift tickets this year.
Jahlil Okafor and Isaiah Canaan, of the Sixers, surprised local YMCA children with a holiday shopping spree.
It happened around 7 p.m. Monday along the 300 block of Horton Street in the Carroll Park section of the city.
A hearing took place today on whether or not Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin should be suspended while investigated on charges he violated judicial conduct rules.
Police are investigating the death of a man found who was found with a belt wrapped tightly around his neck in a hotel in Philadelphia's Center City.
Well known for telling the story of the United States these last 250 years, the Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge is also an active Episcopal parish.
According to a top Shapiro campaign official, the total more than doubles the previous benchmark for a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race at this stage.
The Elkins Park Skywatchers gathered for a watch party as the Artemis II mission began Wednesday night.
Two people, including an off-duty Philly police officer, were injured in a small plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, sources said.
Police believe a 3-year-old boy got hold of a gun and may have accidentally shot himself inside a South Philly home Wednesday.
Well known for telling the story of the United States these last 250 years, the Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge is also an active Episcopal parish.
The Elkins Park Skywatchers gathered for a watch party as the Artemis II mission began Wednesday night.
Police believe a 3-year-old boy got hold of a gun and may have accidentally shot himself inside a South Philly home Wednesday.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Surveillance video released by police shows a man talking with the bus driver and then appearing to punch them on Feb. 21.
Police said someone called in a bomb threat to Willingboro High School on Tuesday.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played the heroes Wednesday to deliver the Phillies a 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter delivered a masterpiece in his long-awaited MLB debut Tuesday night against the Nationals
Along the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Boathouse Row holds the history of American rowing but continues to evolve.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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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.
With TSA workers now getting back pay after a partial government shutdown that lasted weeks, travelers are hopeful that security lines at airports like Philadelphia International Airport will improve after a rough few weeks. Jan Carabeo reports.
The Borough of Parkside in Delaware County has a new council president, after the previous president, Dominic Capobianco, resigned after being charged with misusing $2,500 of borough funds on a borough gas card.
The Philadelphia area is spending Thursday in the 40s and 50s after some overnight showers cooled us down, but the temperature roller coaster will climb back up to the 70s and 80s for Friday, with a warm weekend on tap. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
Video just into our newsroom shows the damage in Indonesia after a 7.4 earthquake damaged multiple buildings and sent people running into the streets. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
A 3-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he may have accidentally shot himself inside a South Philadelphia home, according to police.