Woman set on fire on NYC subway identified, police say
The woman who was set on fire on the NYC subway has been identified as Debrina Kawam, of Toms River, New Jersey, police say.
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The woman who was set on fire on the NYC subway has been identified as Debrina Kawam, of Toms River, New Jersey, police say.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 30 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks, Jake LaRavia had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies used an 11-0 run late in the fourth quarter to rally to a 115-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey is being evaluated for a concussion and will miss the Philadelphia 76ers' game in Brooklyn.
Joel Embiid had 32 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-99.
Even more than his stints in Brooklyn and Philadelphia, James Harden believes he has much more to prove in joining the Los Angeles Clippers.
Some lawmakers and business owners say the city did not do enough to warn people about Friday's deluge.
A man has been sentenced for the second time to life in prison in the murder of an aspiring rapper authorities said was shot and killed before his body was set on fire in New Jersey a dozen years ago.
A New York City drug dealer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for providing "The Wire" actor Michael K. Williams with fentanyl-laced heroin.
Prosecutors are pursing the case as a hate crime.
We're hearing from the attorney for the 17-year-old, who is being tried as an adult on hate crime murder charges.
A grand jury voted to indict the 17-year-old high school student for second-degree murder as a hate crime.
The stabbing death of former former Philadanco! dancer O'Shae Sibley will be prosecuted as a hate crime, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said.
Police said the teen was charged with murder as a hate crime and criminal possession of a weapon.
O'Shae Sibley, 28, was killed after a man hurled homophobic slurs while Sibley was dancing and voguing at a New York gas station.
Surveillance video shows a group dancing when a man walks up to them and allegedly makes homophonic comments.
U.S. Marshals arrested Timothy Taylor, 35, around 11:20 a.m. Friday in Philadelphia.
Joel Embiid received news this week that he has heard far too many times in the last few years.
Philadelphia center Joel Embiid was given a flagrant foul but not ejected early in Game 3 against Brooklyn after kicking Nets center Nic Claxton in the groin.
Georges Niang scored 24 points, including a decisive 3-pointer with 12 seconds remaining in overtime, as the Philadelphia 76ers rested all their starters and still beat the Atlanta Hawks 136-131.
The Eastern Conference play-in tournament matchups are set. So, apparently, is the NBA's scoring race.
In September of 2021, "The Wire" star was found dead at the age of 54 in his home in Brooklyn, New York.
The truck hit numerous people, authorities said, adding that one of the injured was in critical condition and one was a police officer.
Brandi Baxter, a single mom of three from East New York, is the chef behind it all.
Firefighters had to evacuate four homes during a massive fire at a church on Allegheny Avenue Friday morning.
The weekend will feel almost like early summer in Philadelphia with warmer temps and a chance for rain.
In their first game after John Tortorella's firing, Matvei Michkov had two goals as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Montreal Canadiens, 6-4.
Bryce Harper has hit his sixth Opening Day homer and first as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning Thursday as the Phillies defeated the Nationals, 7-3, on Opening Day.
Firefighters had to evacuate four homes during a massive fire at a church on Allegheny Avenue Friday morning.
Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning Thursday as the Phillies defeated the Nationals, 7-3, on Opening Day.
Bryn Athyn College in Pennsylvania is eliminating all of its NCAA sports teams and its club hockey team at the end of the year.
One Philadelphia firefighter was injured as crews battled a fire that destroyed a twin in East Germantown on Thursday.
The weekend will feel almost like early summer in Philadelphia with warmer temps and a chance for rain.
Firefighters had to evacuate four homes during a massive fire at a church on Allegheny Avenue Friday morning.
Residents in a South Philadelphia neighborhood are fed up with the months-long construction that has left the area with dug-out roads and broken sidewalks.
One Philadelphia firefighter was injured as crews battled a fire that destroyed a twin in East Germantown on Thursday.
Joshua Santiago, a barber in Kensington, says Kensington is cleaner, but he remains focused on connecting with people in need.
The Truist Championship will move from its usual home in North Carolina to the nation's oldest country club in Philadelphia this spring.
If you happen to ride the bus in Camden, you may spot a new addition at your bus stop to help beautify the neighborhood.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Police in Franklin Township, Gloucester County, said two school buses crashed Thursday morning.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
A Mount Laurel woman faces additional child abuse-related charges after being accused of abusing six children at a home daycare.
The body of 32-year-old Normaris Colón Valles was found on the banks of the Christina River in Wilmington, Delaware, in March.
Months after a life-threatening accident, 10-year-old Briar Jones, will throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' home opener on Monday.
A George Read Middle School gym teacher is accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to an eighth-grade student.
The heaviest rain moving into the Philadelphia region on Monday will fall over South Jersey and the Shore.
Friday marks exactly nine months since a deadly crash in New Castle, Delaware that changed a family forever.
Why are a growing number of younger people being diagnosed with colon cancer? That's what a new research project is aiming to answer.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
Natalie Dormer stars in "Audrey's Children" as Dr. Audrey Evans, a CHOP doctor who co-founded Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
A doctor in one of Philadelphia's busiest emergency departments is innovating new ways to save lives inside and outside of the hospital.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
Gabrielle Paoletti, the owner of Her Bridal Collective, has partnered with her longtime friend to help survivors of domestic violence through a nonprofit.
ShopRite is recalling ground beef, pork and meatloaf mix made and sold in its Clementon, New Jersey store on March 20.
Tequilas Restaurant on Locust Street has reopened after a fire damaged the building two years ago.
From bars to restaurants, many business owners are feeling lucky as people raise a pint and spend some green this St. Patrick's Day weekend.
A part of I-76 westbound that was closed in Philadelphia has now reopened after a crash. Drivers should still expect delays and detours.
A program that gives free SEPTA rides to low-income people in Philadelphia is coming to an end.
Philadelphia commuters are frustrated with the persistent operator unavailability on SEPTA buses, trolleys and subways.
An NTSB list of 68 bridges that should be evaluated for collapse risk includes five in the Philadelphia area that cross the Delaware River.
A tractor-trailer crash on I-95 South near mile marker 2.0 in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, disrupted traffic Tuesday.
In their first game after John Tortorella's firing, Matvei Michkov had two goals as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Montreal Canadiens, 6-4.
Bryce Harper has hit his sixth Opening Day homer and first as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning Thursday as the Phillies defeated the Nationals, 7-3, on Opening Day.
The Truist Championship will move from its usual home in North Carolina to the nation's oldest country club in Philadelphia this spring.
The Phillies' 2025 opening-day lineup features a new wrinkle: Trea Turner is now leading off vs. a lefty starting pitcher.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Natalie Dormer stars in "Audrey's Children" as Dr. Audrey Evans, a CHOP doctor who co-founded Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Lady Gaga announced her 2025 tour dates on social media Wednesday, writing, "See you soon, monsters."
Chili's is opening a new restaurant just north of Scranton to honor the legacy of "The Office."
After closing its doors in March 2020 due to the pandemic, the newly-renovated Atlantic City Aquarium has reopened to the public.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Two people are unaccounted for as firefighters battle a fire at a twin home in East Germantown on Thursday, according to the Philadelphia Fire Department.
Friday will be mostly cloudy and milder in the Philadelphia area, and warmer temps are expected this weekend. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Host Ashley Harder gets a behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning musical DREAMGIRLS at Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre. The Broadway will run from April 2 through May 4.
A disturbing act of vandalism is sparking outrage at a local school. Our Chopper was over Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, where someone drew a swastika and wrote racial slurs. The principal said the messages were quickly erased and now the school has launched an investigation to find out who’s behind them.
A new direct link between Philadelphia and Mexico takes off this summer. Aeromexico announced it will launch daily flights between PHL and Mexico City starting June 5. It comes ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both cities will host major matches.