Philadelphia Police Preparing For Ferguson Grand Jury Reaction
With people around the country waiting on the decision, and planning rallies or protests depending on the decision, Philadelphia Police are planning accordingly.
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With people around the country waiting on the decision, and planning rallies or protests depending on the decision, Philadelphia Police are planning accordingly.
Independence Blue Cross is giving the Philadelphia Police Department $100,000 to buy bulletproof vests.
The surrender came less than five hours after homicide detectives and SWAT teams began scouring the city for the suspect, searching his Nicetown home and other locations.
"We concluded our investigation and got the file over to the district attorney's office yesterday," says Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey. "They are reviewing it now to determine who, if anyone, should be charged."
This year's grand marshal is boxing champ Bernard Hopkins, who is blown away by tens of thousands of people who showed up and honored to be a part of the event.
The measure, which passed 14-2, embodies the compromise announced last week by Mayor Nutter and the bill's sponsor, councilman Jim Kenney.
Police commissioner Charles Ramsey says they don't take this type of incident lightly.
Police commissioner Charles Ramsey reminded the rookies about heightened public scrutiny in light of civil unrest in Ferguson, Mo.
A Philadelphia police officer was reportedly shot in the city's Tacony neighborhood.
"We still have to develop policy around retention (of video), and when it would be on, when it would be OK to turn it off, all those kinds of things," Commissioner Ramsey said. "But I think it is the way to go."
The new FOP contract award gives Commissioner Ramsey what he and past Commissioners had long sought: the right to promote some of his commanders based solely on merit, regardless of how they score on exams.
Commissioner Ramsey has long wanted the ability to rotate officers out of the department's narcotics and Internal Affairs units, but such moves had been prohibited by the city's contract with the police union.
The Philadelphia Police Foundation presented police commissioner Charles Ramsey with a $45,000 grant to fund the Police Supervisory In-Service Training program, better known as "POSIT."
Philadelphia police officer Tamika Gross was arrested after allegedly encouraging and taking part in fights with her teenaged children and others teens.
It's now only a matter of time, but no longer a matter of money, before many suspect interrogations by Philadelphia police detectives are recorded by camera and microphone.
Philippe Holland was left in critical condition following the April 22nd shooting, near 51st Street and Baltimore Avenue. The official word from police was that the shooting may have been the result of a "misunderstanding."
The annual memorial service honoring the sacrifice of Philadelphia police and firefighters was held Tuesday in Franklin Square.
Philadelphia police have issued an arrest warrant for a man wanted in a string of burglaries that have plagued two dozen city businesses.
Darrin Manning, 16, says police caused him a ruptured testicle while frisking him on a center city streetcorner last January 7th.
The mother of straight-A student Darrin Manning says her son was roughed up by police during a streetcorner patdown.
According to a published report, a 16-year-old boy who is a straight-A student at Mathematics, Civics & Sciences Charter School suffered a ruptured testicle during a patdown by police at 15th and Girard on January 7th.
Part of the security strategy for Saturday's game involves security officers dressed in Saints jerseys and hats.
"Bullets go up, and they do come down, and we have no control over where they land and who they might injure," police commissioner Charles Ramsey said.
Philadelphia Commissioner Charles Ramsey has suspended 16-year police veteran Officer Ronald Dove for 30 days and plans to fire him.
Nearly 14,000 attendees are expected at the 120th annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference, that began Saturday.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Mayor Parker will announce details of another same-day work and pay initiative focusing on ADA ramps and areas near rec centers and schools.
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia is celebrating Black excellence during America's 250th anniversary year.
Officials said none of the homes damaged in a fire on the 3500 block of Kip Street early Wednesday morning had working smoke detectors.
If you're looking to travel more without blowing your budget, credit card points can help you stretch your dollars further.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Mayor Parker will announce details of another same-day work and pay initiative focusing on ADA ramps and areas near rec centers and schools.
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia is celebrating Black excellence during America's 250th anniversary year.
Officials said none of the homes damaged in a fire on the 3500 block of Kip Street early Wednesday morning had working smoke detectors.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Mayor Parker will announce details of another same-day work and pay initiative focusing on ADA ramps and areas near rec centers and schools.
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia is celebrating Black excellence during America's 250th anniversary year.
Officials said none of the homes damaged in a fire on the 3500 block of Kip Street early Wednesday morning had working smoke detectors.
If you're looking to travel more without blowing your budget, credit card points can help you stretch your dollars further.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
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.
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.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
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.
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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.
Credit card points can help you stretch your dollars further, if you know how to use them. In this tease to the latest full episode of the In Your Corner podcast, Josh Sidorowicz chats with credit card points guru Brian Keith, founder of BryGuides.
Philadelphia's Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, which sits on the oldest parcel of land owned by African Americans in the U.S., is touting its contributions to American history as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Crews were called out to a burning home on Stanger Avenue on Tuesday night in Monroe Township, Gloucester County.
A fire in Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood damaged multiple homes and led to one firefighter being treated for minor injuries. Wakisha Bailey has the latest report from the scene.
Nearly 20 Palestinians, mostly women and children, were killed in Israeli strikes that hit Gaza on Wednesday. Israel said the strikes came after Hamas violated a ceasefire deal. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.