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"We became really, really good friends,' said Lt. Bill Lynch, as he wiped away tears.
A former Graterford Prison corrections officer, accused of forging notes from a doctor in order to get additional sick time from the state, was back behind bars late Tuesday in Montgomery County after failing to appear for two court appearances.
Prosecutors say Barry Searfoss spent May 18th, his day off, drinking beer at a golf outing in Bucks County -- an outing that raised scholarship money in honor of a woman killed fifteen years ago by a drunk driver.
Connor McNicholas tearfully told the families who lost their sons, "There are no excuses for what I did that night. I lost two of my best friends."
Howard Christy, II has been charged with vehicular homicide, DUI and related offenses.
Eyewitness News first reported on Trooper Barry Searfoss, who police say caused the accident that killed a young woman.
A suspected drunk driver was arrested after leading police on a chase in Philadelphia early Monday morning.
Andrew Vargas, 22, was drunk when he slammed into 9-year-old Ryan White after a Phillies-Giants game in San Francisco last summer. Ryan is still suffering from his injuries and has another surgery scheduled for Friday.
The driver of a car that hit a woman and then fled the scene has been arrested and now faces multiple charges.
One person was injured in a hit and run accident in Philadelphia on Saturday morning.
Ryan, who was 9 years old at the time but has since turned 10, was visiting from Philadelphia with his family and had just left a baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies at the ballpark.
A Montgomery County woman has been charged with driving under the influence and endangering the welfare of a child after allegedly crashing into several parked cars, while her daughter pleaded with her to stop driving.
Sharonda Cheeves, at the wheel when a female bystander was struck and killed, has been sentenced to 4-8 years in prison. Her co-defendant, Jesslyn Williams, got 2-4 years.
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek was one of five people in a car involved in a DUI crash early Thursday morning.
Daniel Stocklin and his mother offered apologies to the family of the victim, 39-year-old Cecilia Harrop, before sentence was imposed as part of his guilty plea to vehicular homicide.
It's New Year's Eve - one of the biggest party nights of the year. KYW's Michelle Durham spoke to one local expert about how you can stay safe if you are planning to go out!
The defense concedes that then-officer William Haviland was drinking in a bar while on duty but argued that he was not impaired.
Authorities say a Philadelphia Police officer is in critical but stable condition this morning after a woman driving a Ford Focus, struck the officer at this construction site near Jefferson Hospital.
Police say the driver who slammed into a cyclist in Kensington Friday night is under arrest, charged with DUI and vehicular homicide.
A suspected drunk driver was taken into custody after crashing into two cars, including a Philadelphia police cruiser.
Police and road-safety advocates are trying to drive home a simple holiday message: don't drive drunk.
A bus driver in Burlington County was arrested after police allege she was driving a school bus full of children while drunk.
Prosecutors say Samantha Sinkler forged letters from her doctors, claiming she was being treated for cancer and seizures.
Walter White says his grandson, Ryan, was transferred to CHOP on Monday and appears to be making progress.
Montgomery County authorities say Connor McNicholas was drunk and speeding when he lost control of his car and crashed earlier this month, killing two of the four passengers in the vehicle.
Neve O'Byrne, a Garnet Valley High School sophomore and two-time state championship wrestler, is preparing to compete at the U-17 World Team Trials.
A judge ruled no changes can be made to exhibits about slavery at the President's House in Philadelphia during an ongoing legal fight.
Philadelphia is considering reshaping how the city disposes of its trash to address health concerns from a neighboring community.
The Philadelphia area can expect sunny weather Friday before temperatures in the 60s this weekend.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points and the Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 113-102 win Thursday night over the 76ers, who were missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy.
Neve O'Byrne, a Garnet Valley High School sophomore and two-time state championship wrestler, is preparing to compete at the U-17 World Team Trials.
The two construction workers who were missing after a parking garage in Grays Ferry partially collapsed are presumed dead, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said Thursday night.
A judge ruled no changes can be made to exhibits about slavery at the President's House in Philadelphia during an ongoing legal fight.
Philadelphia is considering reshaping how the city disposes of its trash to address health concerns from a neighboring community.
The Philadelphia area can expect sunny weather Friday before temperatures in the 60s this weekend.
Neve O'Byrne, a Garnet Valley High School sophomore and two-time state championship wrestler, is preparing to compete at the U-17 World Team Trials.
A judge ruled no changes can be made to exhibits about slavery at the President's House in Philadelphia during an ongoing legal fight.
Philadelphia is considering reshaping how the city disposes of its trash to address health concerns from a neighboring community.
The two construction workers who were missing after a parking garage in Grays Ferry partially collapsed are presumed dead, Mayor Cherelle Parker said.
PennDOT is making a push to secure a multi-million-dollar project to improve pedestrian safety in Delaware County following a fatal hit-and-run in 2024.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A suspect was linked to the murders of 24-year-old Marebeth Welsh in 1993 and 16-year-old Jennifer Persia in 1994, prosecutors said.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
A suspended New Jersey police sergeant was indicted on charges alleging he tampered with and stole drugs from the Hammonton Police Department's evidence room.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
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.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Neve O'Byrne, a Garnet Valley High School sophomore and two-time state championship wrestler, is preparing to compete at the U-17 World Team Trials.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points and the Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 113-102 win Thursday night over the 76ers, who were missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
A month out from the 2026 PGA Championship, Aronimink Golf Club is putting the finishing touches on the historic golf course.
Joel Embiid underwent successful appendectomy surgery Thursday in Texas, the Philadelphia 76ers said.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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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.
Garnet Valley High School sophomore Neve O'Byrne, winner of two state girls wrestling titles, is competing at the World Team Trials this weekend. Jan Carabeo speaks with the wrestler nicknamed "The Hellcat" about her goal to make a childhood dream come true.
A driver was injured and taken to a hospital after a crash at Henry Avenue and Keely Street in Roxborough. The car was flipped over on someone's front lawn.
We'll warm up to around 70 degrees across the Philadelphia region, with a chance at hitting record high temperatures next week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the forecast.
The WNBA's expansion to Philadelphia was officially confirmed by the league on Thursday. The Philadelphia team is set to begin play in 2030.
The President's House site in Philadelphia will remain unchanged for now after a federal appeals court judge issued a ruling. Earlier this week, the National Park Service's website was updated with "new exhibits" about the President's House.