Philadelphia's Police Commissioner Addresses Spike In Hit And Runs
Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey acknowledges there's been a larger than usual number of hit and run accidents in the city lately, and he puts the onus on drivers.
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Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey acknowledges there's been a larger than usual number of hit and run accidents in the city lately, and he puts the onus on drivers.
Five former members of the Philadelphia narcotics squad are now suing the mayor, police commissioner and district attorney for defamation.
The Philadelphia Police Department named two officers they say are under investigation for shooting at a suspect this past May.
The Reading Terminal Market is more than seven miles from the scene of last month's disastrous Amtrak train derailment, but that didn't keep merchants at the market from admiring the quick response of police and firefighters.
Kenney says he's not taking a victory in the mayoral race for granted, but he does plan to meet with Mayor Nutter shortly about personnel.
Jim Kenney wasn't the only winner on Primary Day in Philadelphia. Education had a big night, too.
Mayor Nutter strongly defended his police commissioner after Democratic mayoral candidate Anthony Williams said that, if elected, he would not let Charles Ramsey stay on.
Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey says national incidents of police violence has made recruiting minorities for the Philadelphia police force much tougher.
Ramsey feels that with people like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar "using words like assassination and so forth" that people's emotions are getting in the way of helping to solve the problems that we face.
Police commissioner Charles Ramsey spoke to a group of 80 recruits about the importance of getting back to the basics when it comes to justice, emphasizing that it all starts with the US Constitution.
A Philadelphia police officer is in hot water after showing up at the station in a patrol car while drunk early Saturday morning.
Nutter has signed an executive order creating a fifteen-member oversight commission to ensure that the Justice Department's recent recommendations become reality.
The report looks at more than 350 officer involved shootings spanning from 2007 to 2013. In 80% of cases the suspects were African-American, and in 15% of cases, the suspect was unarmed. The DOJ is recommending 91 separate recommendations for change.
The DOJ report came in response to police commisioner Charles Ramsey's resquest for a federal investigation after a spike in police-involved shootings in 2013.
Officer Robert Wilson III was not wearing a video camera at the time of his murder, but he and other members of the 22nd District have been part of the police department's initial testing of the technology.
Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey says he supports all of the 59 recommendations contained in a preliminary report on "21st Century Policing."
"It's a large group, they've been waiting a long time. They have earned the right to be promoted," said Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey.
Two Philadelphia police officers were charged Thursday with the violent beating of a man whom investigators say was innocent.
A former Philadelphia homicide detective is facing charges after he allegedly interfered with a murder investigation involving his girlfriend.
It's the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing, Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey is co-chair of this group that the White House put together last month.
Though mental health advocates say only a tiny percentage of mentally ill people become involved with law enforcement, it's enough of a problem that police departments routinely send officers for crisis intervention training.
Philadelphia police and the DA want everyone to have a happy and safe new year, and are warning that shooting guns into the air to celebrate isn't safe and won't be tolerated.
The paramedic has since apologized on Facebook saying that he deeply apologizes and that he did not mean to hurt his brothers in blue.
From January 1st of this year until now, there were 29 shootings involving officers, compared to 43 at this point last year.
The sounds of the holiday season were upstaged by chants for justice by protesters in Philadelphia Wednesday evening.
If you're looking to travel more without blowing your budget, credit card points can help you stretch your dollars further.
The temperatures Wednesday afternoon in the Philadelphia region will help some of the widespread snow melt.
More than week after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
The death last month of former NFL player Kevin Johnson is possibly linked to three other killings of unhoused people in the same area that occurred over the last four months, detectives said.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
If you're looking to travel more without blowing your budget, credit card points can help you stretch your dollars further.
The temperatures Wednesday afternoon in the Philadelphia region will help some of the widespread snow melt.
More than week after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods.
If you're looking to travel more without blowing your budget, credit card points can help you stretch your dollars further.
More than week after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods.
A foster mom in Philadelphia is facing a murder charge after a toddler drowned in the bathtub in her care.
A crash in Bensalem near I-95 left a New York man dead and four other people injured early Tuesday morning, police said.
It's time to nominate your favorite Philadelphia places for a special version of Monopoly.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
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.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
The death last month of former NFL player Kevin Johnson is possibly linked to three other killings of unhoused people in the same area that occurred over the last four months, detectives said.
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan says a ticket transfer mix-up left him without $1,700 worth of seats until StubHub reversed course and issued a refund.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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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.
Wednesday's weather is comparatively mild around the Philadelphia area after Arctic cold over the past weekend. But this weekend, another blast of frigid air is on the way, and we've issued a NEXT Weather Alert. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest.
Kennedy Cellars Winery in Atlantic County says two bull statues on its property have been taken, and the winery is working with police to review security footage for any leads.
Philadelphia officials are ramping up efforts to clear the snow and ice that remains on city streets. Ray Strickland gets a look at conditions so far ahead of Mayor Parker's big announcement.
Half of the 28 Bahama Breeze locations nationwide will stop operating on April 5, including locations in King of Prussia, Pa.; Cherry Hill, N.J. and Newark, Del.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region will be above freezing in the afternoon Wednesday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.