Police In Lehigh County Seek Help Identifying Burned Body
Authorities say a woman whose scorched body was found along the side of a road in eastern Pennsylvania died of suffocation and burns.
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Authorities say a woman whose scorched body was found along the side of a road in eastern Pennsylvania died of suffocation and burns.
The death of an elderly Philadelphia-area women whose body was recovered from the Delaware River has been ruled an accidental drowning.
Seven months after her murder, the family of Melanie Colon is still praying for answers and hoping for justice in the case.
Police discovered the body of a man inside a home in North Philadelphia on Sunday after receiving a tip from a suspect already in custody for a homicide that occurred inside the same residence a day earlier.
The body was pulled from the water around 12:27 p.m. near the Haws Avenue boat ramp in Norristown.
Delaware State Police say they arrested the man sought in connection to the suspicious death of a person found dead in Dover, Delaware.
A body was discovered Monday afternoon inside a Bucks County college dormitory, according to authorities.
Philadelphia Police say a body was discovered shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday inside Juniata Golf Course in the city's Juniata Park neighborhood.
Police are investigating the shooting death of a man in Northeast Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.
The body of a man was found inside an Allentown apartment on Tuesday.
Authorities say they have recovered the body of a 27-year-old Pennsylvania boater who fell overboard near Gibson Island in Anne Arundel County in Maryland.
The body was found on Sunday, Sept. 2 around 11 a.m.
Police confirm that the corpse was discovered on the 1100 block of Adams Avenue in Philadelphia.
After two days of searching for missing 16-year-old Jamire Gist from Willingboro, New Jersey, divers recovered a body at 1:34 p.m. on Thursday.
Police are investigating a homicide in a Center City apartment. Authorities say an unidentified 22 to 30-year-old man was found dead in a second floor apartment on the 200 block of South 13th street. He was shot several times.
Philadelphia police recovered a man's body from the Schuylkill River late Monday morning. The body was found on the east side of the Schuylkill River just south of the Vine Street Bridge.
Police say the body of a man burned beyond recognition was found bound Tuesday morning after firefighters were called to the scene of a trash fire in the 5500 block of Newtown Avenue in Crescentville.
Philadelphia police have confirmed that a body pulled from the Schuylkill River Monday afternoon is that of a Drexel University Student who went missing on Saturday.
Police say the young woman was found dead by a cleaning lady Monday morning inside a ground-floor room at the Atlantic Oceanside Motel on Coastal Highway.
The body was discovered near the Water Works and Boathouse Row around 4:45 p.m.
When the victim's family went to check on her at the residence on the 700 block of Jeffery Street in Chester, they found her dead.
Philadelphia police were investigating the death of a young woman whose body was discovered near a wooded area in Germantown on Sunday evening.
A decomposed body was found Saturday morning in Philadelphia's Juniata neighborhood.
Authorities in eastern Pennsylvania are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in an alley in Reading.
Philadelphia police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a creek in the Parkwood neighborhood on Sunday.
A Lehigh County couple says they were misled into paying nearly $30,000 to exit their timeshare contract — only to learn the deal wasn't what they expected.
Bruno Rocuba claimed he shot his wife Melissa Rocuba accidentally, but then he started getting rid of all her belongings. "It's like he wanted her erased," said one of their daughters.
Crews were called out to a burning restaurant on the 4200 block of Whitaker Avenue on Friday morning.
In a message Thursday, Cheltenham School District Supt. Brian Scriven said about 19 students witnessed the Sept. 3, 2025, assault and made no attempts to stop it.
Arctic air is bringing bitter cold to the Philadelphia area Friday, before snow showers Saturday morning.
A Lehigh County couple says they were misled into paying nearly $30,000 to exit their timeshare contract — only to learn the deal wasn't what they expected.
Bruno Rocuba claimed he shot his wife Melissa Rocuba accidentally, but then he started getting rid of all her belongings. "It's like he wanted her erased," said one of their daughters.
Multiple players and people named in the college basketball point-shaving indictment are connected to the Philly region.
Crews were called out to a burning restaurant on the 4200 block of Whitaker Avenue on Friday morning.
Jahmez Cartwright, a Philadelphia teenager, is missing, but police say his phone last pinged in San Diego.
A Lehigh County couple says they were misled into paying nearly $30,000 to exit their timeshare contract — only to learn the deal wasn't what they expected.
Crews were called out to a burning restaurant on the 4200 block of Whitaker Avenue on Friday morning.
In a message Thursday, Cheltenham School District Supt. Brian Scriven said about 19 students witnessed the Sept. 3, 2025, assault and made no attempts to stop it.
Four-and-a-half years ago, the then 8-year-old was shot and killed by police outside of a high school football game in Delaware County.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
New Jersey is suing a recycling company over a series of fires at scrap metal yards in Camden.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
In a message Thursday, Cheltenham School District Supt. Brian Scriven said about 19 students witnessed the Sept. 3, 2025, assault and made no attempts to stop it.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
The Phillies signed Venezuelan outfielder Francisco Renteria, the No. 3 overall prospect in MLB Pipeline's international rankings.
The Philadelphia Eagles need a new offensive coordinator after moving on from Kevin Patullo.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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 prices starting as low as $20 for lunch, Center City District Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to try some of the best eateries in Philadelphia for a good price. Giavana Suraci from CCD shares more about the deals and the restaurants involved. CCD Restaurant Week runs from Sunday, Jan. 18 to Saturday, Jan. 31.
When Christina and Joe Lehnert wanted to exit their timeshare contract, they learned they were misled into paying nearly $30,000. Josh Sidorowicz was in their corner and shares how Marriott ended up refunding the full amount the Lehnerts paid.
Philadelphia has been celebrating Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's birthday with events around the city this week. January 17, 2026 marks 320 years since Franklin was born in Boston.
Defense lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in September, want the county prosecution team on the case disqualified due to an alleged conflict of interest. Robinson's attorneys said an 18-year-old child of a deputy county attorney attended the campus event where Kirk was shot, and texted with that parent about the shooting. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
With a long weekend coming up for many of us, it might be the perfect time to get to the African American Museum in Philadelphia for some special MLK Day weekend exhibits.