Allentown man tells police he set massive fire after trying to stab woman
Court documents allege Santos Mota-Ramirez admitted setting fire to a home in Allentown on Thursday after trying to kill a woman inside.
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Court documents allege Santos Mota-Ramirez admitted setting fire to a home in Allentown on Thursday after trying to kill a woman inside.
A 37-year-old man was arrested after police say he damaged gas pumps and lit a fire at this Wawa at East Roosevelt Boulevard in Mayfair. Philadelphia police and firefighters responded to the call around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. They put out the fire and arrested Rosevelth Da-Silva on the scene. Da-Silva is charged with arson and other related offenses.
Police said a man was arrested at a Wawa in Philadelphia's Mayfair neighborhood after he vandalized and set a fire at the gas station Tuesday morning.
Two men have been convicted of federal charges in the pizza shop arson death of a Philadelphia firefighter. Prosecutors said in 2022, Al-Ashraf Khalil and another man set fire to a building Khalil owned to collect insurance money. Lt. Sean Williamson died when the building collapsed.
Al-Ashraf Khalil and Isaam Jaghama were convicted of setting fire to a Philadelphia pizza shop in 2022, leading to the death of fire Lt. Sean Williamson.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and accused of setting a wildfire that burned 50 acres in Evesham Township, New Jersey.
Evesham Police said they believe a 14-year-old boy intentionally started the Oct. 30 wildfire in Burlington County, New Jersey.
A man was charged with arson in connection with a wildfire in Jackson Township that broke out on Wednesday and has burned 350 acres, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said.
Prosecutors have charged a man with arson in connection with a wildfire in Jackson Township that broke out on Wednesday and has burned 350 acres.
Philadelphia faith leaders say the series of crimes against Congregation Mikveh Israel is an attack on all houses of worship.
Police are investigating a series of incidents including vandalism and arson at Congregation Mikveh Israel, all happening within hours of each other.
The fire started near a porta-potty at the back of the bandshell, according to the Norristown Fire Department.
Norristown Fire Department confirmed the flames that destroyed the Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell in Elmwood Park was arson.
A man was charged with murder and arson following a fire that killed a 66-year-old woman and displaced 23 residents in Kensington Friday morning.
"Everything is burning," one survivor said of the raging Park Fire in California, as officials say the state's wildfire activity is already 2,816% higher this year than in 2023.
Michael McNeely, 42, was arrested and charged in connection with an arson in South Jersey last October, the Haddonfield Police Department announced Saturday.
Colonial Manor United Methodist Church in West Deptford, New Jersey is rising from the ashes following an arson, and it's all thanks to help from the community.
A fire forced Colonial Manor United Methodist Church in West Deptford, New Jersey, to cancel its services on Sunday. A suspect has been arrested and charged with arson, police said.
A church that has stood in South Jersey for more than a century is badly damaged after flames tear through the building. Investigators said it was a case of arson. The damage is extensive and the church's food bank is destroyed. Ryan Hughes reports on the impact on the community.
Brian Cannon, 44, was charged with three counts of arson and is currently being held at the Salem County Correctional Facility while he awaits a detention hearing, according to police.
Michael Lopez-Medina, 19, was charged with three counts of aggravated arson and one count of aggravated assault causing injury to a firefighter for three fires over the course of one week in Woodbury.
Police said Michael Lopez-Medina set three different fires in Woodbury, including one at a theatre.
Investigators say they have multiple leads in the fire that broke out last year on Christmas Eve at the historic building in Old City.
Investigators say they have multiple leads but no arrests have been made in the fire that damaged Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia's Old City on Christmas Eve in 2022.
Haddonfield police are investigating a string of arsons that have all happened at the same home. In each case, a car was set on fire.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a shooting at a Southwest Philadelphia laundromat that injured two people Monday morning.
Donald Trump is now the 47th president of the United States. Follow live coverage and watch a live stream of the inauguration events here.
Cecile Richards died Monday after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer, her family said in a statement.
Robert Ferguson, who wears many hats at Calvary Baptist in Chester, is the last living parishioner to have witnessed Martin Luther King Jr. speak at the historic church.
Students at Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School are educating and celebrating Black excellence through creative and technological expression this Black History Month.
The coldest air our region has seen in years sends temperatures plummeting over the next few days.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a shooting at a Southwest Philadelphia laundromat that injured two people Monday morning.
From Lincoln Financial Field to the Lehigh Valley, snow blanketed much of the Philadelphia region Sunday night. Here are the latest snow totals.
Will Howard, Jim Knowles and Al Golden are just some of the ties the College Football Playoff National Championship has to Philadelphia.
Donald Trump is now the 47th president of the United States. Follow live coverage and watch a live stream of the inauguration events here.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a shooting at a Southwest Philadelphia laundromat that injured two people Monday morning.
Robert Ferguson, who wears many hats at Calvary Baptist in Chester, is the last living parishioner to have witnessed Martin Luther King Jr. speak at the historic church.
Students at Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School are educating and celebrating Black excellence through creative and technological expression this Black History Month.
From Lincoln Financial Field to the Lehigh Valley, snow blanketed much of the Philadelphia region Sunday night. Here are the latest snow totals.
The winner of Sunday's game between the Eagles and Rams, which is set to be played in snow, will advance to the NFC Championship game.
From Lincoln Financial Field to the Lehigh Valley, snow blanketed much of the Philadelphia region Sunday night. Here are the latest snow totals.
Gov. Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency across 21 counties in New Jersey that will be in effect at 8 a.m. Sunday.
Martin Truex Sr., the father of former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr., has died, according to a statement from his sons.
Nearly two years ago heavy flames tore through a home in Camden where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once stayed. That home is now being transformed.
Who says you have to stay inside this winter? Bundle up and head out this weekend to one of the many events happening in the Philadelphia area.
From Lincoln Financial Field to the Lehigh Valley, snow blanketed much of the Philadelphia region Sunday night. Here are the latest snow totals.
After President Biden gave his farewell address, friends and neighbors in Delaware reflected on his legacy.
Rev. Dr. John Moore of Dover Christian Church in Delaware has memorized more than a dozen of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.
A car crashed into St. John African Methodist Church in New Castle County early Monday morning.
A child has died after a house fire in Camden Wyoming, Delaware, fire officials say.
The American Cancer Society's annual trend report is out with some mixed results.
The Department of Environmental Protection is urging radon testing as Pennsylvania is one of the most radon-prone states in the U.S.
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
A Bucks County woman is speaking out after her insurance company decided to no longer cover weight loss drugs.
The death risk goes up to 1 in 100 for those who drink alcohol nine times per week, the report found.
Workers at the Pennsylvania Avenue Whole Foods store in Philadelphia are trying to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1776.
Retail department store chain Kohl's announced Thursday it would close 27 stores in 2025, with 10 stores to be shuttered in California and 17 others across 14 states.
The Macy's location on Market Street in Philadelphia is set to close sometime in March.
The Philadelphia Auto Show roars back in 2025 with many electric vehicles and classic cars at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
A winter storm expected to bring heavy snow to Philadelphia on Sunday is already impacting air travel.
The 2025 People's March is set to get underway at 11:30 a.m. and temporary road closures and parking restrictions have been implemented.
The scam comes just weeks after the Pennsylvania Turnpike's switch to open road tolling.
Meet newly retired Jackie Pettyjohn, who made history as SEPTA's first female train engineer.
Surveillance video captured the shocking moment the road folded beneath the SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood.
Will Howard, Jim Knowles and Al Golden are just some of the ties the College Football Playoff National Championship has to Philadelphia.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 15 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 123-109 on Sunday night.
The Eagles will host the Commanders next weekend in the NFC championship game at Lincoln Financial Field.
Saquon Barkley scored two touchdowns, including one in the fourth quarter, as the Eagles beat the Rams, 28-22, to advance to the NFC championship.
Eagles rookie cornerback Quinyon Mitchell exited Sunday's game against the Rams with a shoulder injury.
Who says you have to stay inside this winter? Bundle up and head out this weekend to one of the many events happening in the Philadelphia area.
David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
Red Rum Theater in Center City is offering a "Sex in the City" parody for fans of the beloved rom-dram TV series.
Sam Moore, who influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen, was inducted with Dave Prater into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
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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.
There were about 20 members who boarded the bus to Washington, D.C. Monday morning. While the members were hoping to watch the inauguration outside, the ceremony was moved inside days ago due to winter weather conditions.
Eagles fans are stoked after a Sunday night victory over the LA Rams scored the team a ticket to the NFC Championship. Winter weather is continuing to impact flights at Philadelphia International Airport. Plus, Philadelphia has opened its warming centers as Arctic air invades the region and sub-zero wind chills are on the way. Jim Donovan has your latest morning news headlines.
As a teenager, Robert Ferguson wasn't interested in listening to Dr. Martin Luther King's sermons at Calvary Baptist Church in Chester, Pennsylvania. Now 91 years old, he understands why King's impact was so powerful decades ago and today.
This week will be dry in the Philadelphia area, however, the snow that's already on the ground will be sticking around. Expect plenty of sunshine to start the day, with temperatures in the teens. Wind chills will be in the teens and single digits all day long — and with the temperatures holding steady in the low 20s at best — we're likely to see the feels-like temperatures colder in the afternoon vs. the morning.
The students will continue to work on this mural over the next few weeks. They hope to have it ready in time for a Black History Month concert on February 22, 2025.