Philadelphia leaders discuss crime after violent weekend in city
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel discussed a spike in gun violence in the city over the weekend.
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel discussed a spike in gun violence in the city over the weekend.
Police body cam footage shows the moments before Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and endangering a child.
Police are investigating a drive-by shooting in Northeast Philadelphia where someone fired into a group of teenagers.
A Philadelphia jury returned a mixed verdict Thursday in the trial involving three retired Philadelphia Police Department homicide detectives accused of lying under oath during the 2016 retrial of exoneree Anthony Wright.
A Mount Laurel woman faces additional child abuse-related charges after being accused of abusing six children at a home daycare.
Authorities investigating an alleged attempted child abduction in Berlin Township said there's not enough evidence to corroborate the victim's story.
A martial arts studio in Voorhees, New Jersey, is seeing more kids interested in self-defense in the wake of a reported abduction attempt in nearby Berlin Township.
Prosecutors allege former detectives Martin Devlin, Manuel Santiago and Frank Jaster-Zambesky lied under oath and were rushing to solve the 1991 murder mystery of 77-year-old Louise Talley.
Four suspects are wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of an Upper Darby High School student on a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia over the weekend, police said Monday.
A 15-year-old Upper Darby high school student was shot and killed after an argument broke out on a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia.
Gloucester Township police are looking for a person caught on tape in February, who was shoplifting from the Polo Ralph Lauren store. Detectives said the suspect pulled out a reusable blue shopping bag from their coat pocket, put almost $1,200 worth of sweaters into the bag, and then quickly left the store. If you have any information about the man seen in this video, your being asked to contact the Gloucester Township Police Department.
The Philadelphia police officer's vest prevented serious injury as he was shot just an inch above the bottom of the vest, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
A Norristown middle school teacher was arrested after information from a resource officer revealed inappropriate contact with a student.
A middle school teacher in Norristown, Pennsylvania, was arrested and accused of attempted sexual assault of a student and other charges.
Prosecutors have charged a Norristown middle school teacher, John Richards with attempted institutional sexual assault of a student. Prosecutors said he called a 13-year-old student to his desk, and once there he showed her a message on his cellphone, which said he wanted to kiss her. Richards, who turned himself in, is free on $10,000 bail. The school district said they intend to fire him.
The teen was at the Lukoil gas station at 58th Street and Baltimore Avenue when he and his passenger were hit by gunfire, police said.
A woman walking down the street in Philadelphia’s Kensington section was fatally struck by a U-Haul truck after the driver “lost control” and jumped a curb on Tuesday afternoon, Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
Three long-retired Philadelphia detectives are on trial this week in a perjury case that asks whether police should be held responsible for alleged misconduct in exoneration cases.
Two people were injured in a drive-by shooting Monday night in North Philadelphia. Relatives of one of the victims said they're struggling to process the incident.
Philadelphia Police Department Chief Inspector Scott Small said the man and woman — who were both 37 years old — were struck by gunfire that rang out from a car on North Howard Street.
Two shootings within an hour of each other in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood left two men dead and another injured on Wednesday night, police said.
A man died and a teen was injured in a shooting in the Logan section of Philadelphia Wednesday evening, police said.
After nearly four years on the run, a man accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend is now behind bars. Police arrested Justin Smith in Atlanta. He's accused of killing Dianna Brice. The pair was last seen together leaving a laundromat in 2021, and her body was found on the side of the road with gunshots to the head several days later.
There is a search for a road rage shooting suspect. Philadelphia Police are trying to track down this man driving a gray Honda Civic. He is wanted in connection with a road rage shooting that left two victims hurt. The shooting happened Monday night at the intersection of 42nd and Girard Avenue in the East Parkside neighborhood. If you have any information contact police.
A man who evaded police for months after allegedly robbing a Brink's truck last year was arrested after arriving at the Chester District Court for a pending firearms case on Monday, police said.
Wednesday will be Day 2 of the heat wave in the Philadelphia region as an extreme heat warning goes into effect at noon.
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to terms with forward Dean Wade on a four-year, $39 million deal Tuesday night, according to a report.
Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will be honored during ESPYS week in July and receive the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award for his work supporting the global autism community.
After Kylian Mbappé's dominating performance against Sweden on Tuesday, France secured its place in Philadelphia's Round of 16 match on July 4.
A dangerous heat wave is underway in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
Public safety officials say there is no threat to the public after a train derailed in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday.
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to terms with forward Dean Wade on a four-year, $39 million deal Tuesday night, according to a report.
Police identified two teen suspects wanted in the fatal shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia.
Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0.
The Rev. Michael Murphy's emotional last day on the job at St. Dorothy in Delaware County was Tuesday.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
A man says Philadelphia Police lost his car after he was in an accident last July. Now, nearly a year later, the car is still missing.
Extreme heat in Philadelphia is forcing the National Constitution Center's celebration of Pope Leo XIV on Friday indoors.
The Supreme Court rejected President Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship, a decision bringing relief to some immigrant families in Delaware County.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to terms with forward Dean Wade on a four-year, $39 million deal Tuesday night, according to a report.
Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will be honored during ESPYS week in July and receive the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award for his work supporting the global autism community.
After Kylian Mbappé's dominating performance against Sweden on Tuesday, France secured its place in Philadelphia's Round of 16 match on July 4.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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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.
Bill Kelly says we'll be chasing record highs on Wednesday in the Philadelphia region amid another heat wave. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Extreme heat in Philadelphia is forcing the National Constitution Center's celebration of Pope Leo XIV on Friday indoors.
Shelter-in-place and evacuation orders have been lifted after a train derailment in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
For one Philadelphia man, he's keeping the past alive through thousands of graphic T-shirts. Marcella Baietto reports.
Bill Kelly has everything you need to know about the heat wave hitting the Philadelphia region this week. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.