Police Say City's New Pot Decriminalization Law Partly Responsible For Decline In Arrests
Police Department spokesman Lt. John Stanford says arrests fell 16-percent in the first half of 2015 compared to the same period last year.
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Police Department spokesman Lt. John Stanford says arrests fell 16-percent in the first half of 2015 compared to the same period last year.
Law enforcement sources won't go on the record, but say the idea's been bantered about for a while and will, more than likely, be put into place on the Papal weekend.
Pets give older adults companionship and a way to connect with the community, but low income seniors can struggle with providing their pet's basic needs. That's where Gen Philly and PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, comes in.
Some students and alumni are not happy about the change.
Artist Nathaniel Lee with the Mural Arts program is leading a team of volunteers in restoring the mural.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began their probe after an employee was hospitalized at the theme park last month.
A Franciscan friar is cycling hundreds of miles on a pilgrimage to help the poor. His latest stop is Philadelphia. Eyewitness News anchor Ukee Washington got a chance to meet the brother behind this Brotherly Love story.
15-year-old Jordan loves competition and he's serious about his education.
National Night Out is an annual event that occurs the first Tuesday in August.
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.
The summer season may be nearing an end, but you would never guess it based on all the events happening in the Wildwoods in August.
The Knights of Columbus, a Catholic men's organization which promotes charitable works, convenes its international convention in Philadelphia this week.
Despite the large field, there's only one diamond shared by nine girl softball teams.
In just two days, the GoFund Me page for 37-year-old Danecia Berrian and her baby girl has been shard 3,000 times, raising nearly $17,000 of the $50,000 goal.
More than 70 films will be shown over the course of four days to hundreds of movie buffs.
Improving community relations and making neighbors feel safe was the focus of the District Attorney's community walk through Northern Liberties Wednesday.
The Backpack Challenge was born in Philadelphia and has now expanded to other cities, including Atlanta, Baltimore and Cleveland.
The 11th annual 40th Street Summer Series allows guests to enjoy variety of great, live music and entertainment while never having to reach into their wallets.
A local grocery store owner wanted to help families in need, and he wanted it to be personal. Eyewitness News anchor Ukee Washington was there as the man surprised a family with a generous gift.
A group of parishioners from a church in Ridgewood, Bergen County will be sleeping on the ground inside buildings that contain insect and bird exhibits.
To paraphrase the 2003 movie "Barbershop," Duerward Beale believes something as simple as a haircut can change the way a man feels about the electoral process.
Eric Martin and Portia Martin own Centra-Spike Incorporated in Fort Washington. According to investigators, they stole the identities of at least 8 people and used that information to apply for loans.
The Skin Cancer Foundation's Road to Healthy Skin Tour's 38-foot customized RV will be parked outside the Rite Aid at 1035 County Line Road in Huntingdon Valley.
The pilot program is called SafeGrowth. It will address safety issues around certain commercial districts in the city.
The opening of the Dallas-based Studio Movie Grill, which has chosen 69th Street as its first location in the entire state, is expected to help restore luster to the historic strip.
