Man charged in Pa. governor's residence fire had "political motivation"
Cody Balmer, accused of burning the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, had "political motivation" connected to the conflict in Gaza, documents say.
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Cody Balmer, accused of burning the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, had "political motivation" connected to the conflict in Gaza, documents say.
Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke to reporters Thursday after serving a catered lunch to Harrisburg firefighters in thanks for their role in responding to the blaze.
There’s new information about the suspect in the arson attack on the governor's mansion in Harrisburg over the weekend. The fire happened Sunday morning after Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family celebrated the first night of Passover. Authorities said Cody Balmer called 911 and told them that Shapiro needs to know that he "will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people."
The news about possible evidence of a hate crime is hitting home especially to Pennsylvanians in the Jewish community, who say the timing of the arson feels personal.
The news about possible evidence of a hate crime is hitting home especially to Pennsylvanians in the Jewish community, who say the timing of the arson feels personal. Eva Andersen reports.
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis condemned the arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence on Sunday morning.
Cody Balmer was charged with attempted murder, terrorism and other counts after officials said he intentionally set a fire at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence.
Cody Balmer, the man accused of breaking into the Pennsylvania governor's mansion and starting a fire, was denied bail Monday. Balmer told police he was "harboring hatred" toward Gov. Josh Shapiro, according to court documents.
Officials say Cody Balmer, the suspect arrested in connection with the arson at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence, intentionally set the fire with a homemade incendiary device.
Police say Agustin Cisneros-Bedolla is charged with attempted homicide, arson and other offenses after allegedly setting fire to a convenience store.
Authorities say someone intentionally set fire to a stable in Southwest Philadelphia, killing 2 horses and injuring others.
Philadelphia Police released video that they said shows a man walking up to the stables on the 5800 block of Eastwick Avenue minutes before fire engulfed the property.
On Monday, Philadelphia police released surveillance video that they said shows a man walking up to the stables on the 5800 block of Eastwick Avenue the morning of Feb. 20. The suspected arsonist was wearing dark-colored pants, a gray long-sleeve shirt or sweatshirt and a black hat, police said.
We just learned the fire that tore through the Burleigh Storage facility in Cape May Court House yesterday was a case of arson, according to Middle Township police. Investigators say the fire spread after Salvatore Gellura of Green Creek lit cardboard in a container inside his storage unit to keep warm. One person was taken to the hospital in that fire to be treated for smoke inhalation.
Harrison Jones is charged with attempted murder in connection with the Feb. 10, 2025, house fire in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
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.
Evesham Police said they believe a 14-year-old boy intentionally started the Oct. 30 wildfire in Burlington County, New Jersey.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and accused of setting a wildfire that burned 50 acres in Evesham Township, New Jersey.
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.
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.
Philadelphia faith leaders say the series of crimes against Congregation Mikveh Israel is an attack on all houses of worship.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
The rally drew parents, students and city and state leaders who urged officials to protect the more than 200-year-old institution in Philadelphia.
Elsie Goss-Caldwell is keeping her son, Kenneth Marcus Caldwell, and the legacies of other victims alive in West Philadelphia.
Temple alumnus Christopher M. Barnett's company, ABA Centers of America, is under federal investigation, court records say.
Jersey Shore towns are working to draw families back down on weekends with a number of major events during the shoulder season.
The teen gatherings at Philadelphia City Hall ended in arrests, and nearly two dozen citations for disorderly conduct were issued.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
The rally drew parents, students and city and state leaders who urged officials to protect the more than 200-year-old institution in Philadelphia.
Elsie Goss-Caldwell is keeping her son, Kenneth Marcus Caldwell, and the legacies of other victims alive in West Philadelphia.
Temple alumnus Christopher M. Barnett's company, ABA Centers of America, is under federal investigation, court records say.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
The rally drew parents, students and city and state leaders who urged officials to protect the more than 200-year-old institution in Philadelphia.
Elsie Goss-Caldwell is keeping her son, Kenneth Marcus Caldwell, and the legacies of other victims alive in West Philadelphia.
Temple alumnus Christopher M. Barnett's company, ABA Centers of America, is under federal investigation, court records say.
Pennsylvania could hold the key to which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives after November's midterm elections.
Jersey Shore towns are working to draw families back down on weekends with a number of major events during the shoulder season.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
Families made sure to spend time together and squeeze as much out of summer as they could during Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.
A crash on Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township left a 54-year-old man dead and two others injured early Friday morning, police said.
Police believe a group of dirt bike riders deliberately damaged the field at the Mullica Township Recreational Complex and then drove away.
Hannah Kleitz's grave was robbed in 2002 and her remains were found in 2011, but she wasn't reunited with her grave until 2026.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
A shooting in a CAVA parking lot in Dover left an 18-year-old man dead Friday night, police said.
While Friday will not be quite as active as the past few days, the Philadelphia region will still need to watch for some late afternoon and Friday evening storms.
More showers and storms will be possible later this afternoon into this evening and bring back the chance for severe weather.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Jerry Sandusky was scheduled to appear in court remotely for a hearing on a claim that an accuser would recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him.
The Sixers and Flyers on Tuesday dropped renderings showing what their new arena will look like.
Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 and threw a two-hit shutout, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying three-run homer, Austin Riley added a go-ahead RBI triple and the Braves used a late rally to defeat the Phillies 5-4, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.
Cavan Sullivan scored in a third straight match to become the first teenager with a goal contribution in five straight and the Philadelphia Union beat CF Montreal 2-0 to extend their unbeaten streak to eight.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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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.
The Sixers and Flyers released renderings Tuesday of their new arena, which is set to be completed by 2030.
At the Kindle Hill Foundation, a special kind of equine therapy program is focused on helping first responders.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Tuesday night.
Temple University terminated a $55 million gift, the largest in the North Philadelphia school's history, amid a federal investigation into the donor's company, President John Fry announced Tuesday.
Drexel University, which oversees the Academy, said it made the decision to close the museum after careful consideration.