Shootings, homicide rate dropping in Philadelphia, new gun violence report shows
Philadelphia's latest gun violence prevention progress report shows the city's homicide rate is dropping faster than the national rate.
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Philadelphia's latest gun violence prevention progress report shows the city's homicide rate is dropping faster than the national rate.
Police said the 1-year-old was in the backseat of a vehicle stolen in Newark, Delaware before being found in Philadelphia.
Porch pirates are targeting homes this time of year in the Philadelphia region with packages sitting on people's doorsteps this holiday season.
Package thefts often increase this time of year but there are some tips to avoid porch pirates this holiday season.
A criminal complaint filed in Montgomery County Tuesday said the 84-year-old Lower Pottsgrove Township man told investigators that he repeatedly struck his wife after a verbal argument turned physical.
Police in West Chester said the two men were scamming residents by going door to door.
Police are searching for an SUV wanted in connection to a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia over the weekend.
Authorities in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, said a man filmed himself sexually abusing children and posted it on Kik and Telegram.
A Bucks County man is charged with several crimes after investigators say he filmed and photographed himself sexually abusing children and shared those files online.
The press conference happened following the sentencing of Jayana Webb, who pleaded guilty in the killings of two Pa. State Troopers and a pedestrian in Philly.
Earlier this month, Jayana Webb pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in the 2022 killings of Troopers Martin Mack and Branden Sisca, and pedestrian Reyes Rivera Oliveras.
The motive for the stabbings is unknown, but SEPTA police said at this point in the investigation it seems to be unprovoked.
Philadelphia police confirmed they're searching for the couple's stolen 2017 Hyundai Sonata.
Police say a man arrested in Center City, Philadelphia, escaped from custody after being taken to the hospital Monday morning.
Police say a 15-year-old shot a 39-year-old man in front of several witnesses in Pottstown on Wednesday.
A man was pronounced dead Wednesday night after a shooting in West Philadelphia's Wynnefield neighborhood.
Police said a man is in custody after shooting another man in the stomach outside a bar in Pennypack on Thursday morning.
The troopers and a man they were assisting were all killed when they were struck along I-95 in South Philadelphia in 2022.
A 42-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia's East Germantown section after being shot multiple times.
Authorities say the shooting could be drug-related because they've seen increased narcotics activity in that area.
Dougherty, the former union leader of IBEW Local 98, was charged with embezzlement in the federal corruption trial. He's denied any wrongdoing.
Philadelphia police said they recovered at least five guns and drugs from the scene and at least 70 shots were fired.
One person was taken into custody after two women, including a 75-year-old, were shot in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section Tuesday afternoon.
Thomas Weber was in charge of the firehouse when prosecutors say then-deputy Fire Chief Matthew Bateman sexually assaulted a 15-year-old junior firefighter.
After crashing into a restaurant and attempting to break into several homes in South Jersey Thursday, the suspect is in custody.
Expect a damp first half of the day, with some sun returning by the late afternoon.
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler gave up two runs in five innings in his season debut against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
The Pittsburgh Penguins force Game 5 after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday Night.
Community members helps create mural honoring five LGBTQ+ leaders during Philadelphia Black Pride weekend.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Expect a damp first half of the day, with some sun returning by the late afternoon.
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler gave up two runs in five innings in his season debut against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
The Pittsburgh Penguins force Game 5 after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday Night.
Community members helps create mural honoring five LGBTQ+ leaders during Philadelphia Black Pride weekend.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Community members helps create mural honoring five LGBTQ+ leaders during Philadelphia Black Pride weekend.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
Philadelphia police responded to fatal shootings in Juniata Park and Frankford on Saturday morning.
The Flyers look to break out the brooms and sweep the Penguins tonight in their first-round playoff series. Here's how to watch.
The debate over gas-powered leaf blowers is gaining momentum in Radnor Township.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Three cats were exposed to a rabid bat found in the attic of a home in Haddonfield, N.J., on April 18, health officials said.
Photos of the grand opening of LesbiVeggies in Camden.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
A team from New Jersey says they're out tens of thousands of dollars after the travel company GoPlay Sports abruptly shut down.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
As people mark Earth Day, one Delaware business owner is finding value in what others throw away.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler gave up two runs in five innings in his season debut against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
The Pittsburgh Penguins force Game 5 after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday Night.
The Flyers look to break out the brooms and sweep the Penguins tonight in their first-round playoff series. Here's how to watch.
The Atlanta Braves piled more misery on Philadelphia with a 5-3 victory Friday night that sent the Phillies to their 10th straight loss.
Jayson Tatum continued to impress in his return from injury, scoring 25 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Ukee Washington 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.
Sunday we'll have clouds and breezy winds from the east and northeast gusting to 25 mph. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Community members picked up paintbrushes in Philadelphia's Gayborhood inside Voyeur Nightclub on Saturday to help bring a new mural honoring five LGBTQ+ trailblazers to life — an effort organizers say is rooted in both remembrance and representation. Eva Andersen reports.
Flyers fans say they are not worried after missing the oppurtunity to sweep the Penguins in Game 4. Ryan Hughes reports.
Flyers fans are hoping to close out the series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4. Ryan Hughes reports.
Races on the final day of the 2026 Penn Relays kicked off at 7 a.m. Saturday. It's the oldest and largest track and field competition in the United States.