Police: Man Crushed To Death By 2,000 Pounds Of Garbage In NE Philadelphia
The victim was 42 years old.
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The victim was 42 years old.
Police are looking for 20-year-old Ryan Farrell, who lives in the city's Bustleton section.
Her family and the TV station where she worked say Cara McCollum died at Cooper University Hospital early Monday.
A police spokesman said Sunday that the 20-year-old Christopher Bloomfield was taken into custody at his home, where an arrest warrant was served.
It happened on the curve across from Boathouse Row.
All lanes of Interstate 78 have been reopened and restored to traffic after a deadly pileup in Central Pennsylvania involving dozens of vehicles that appears to have been caused by a passing snow squall.
It happened shortly before 3 a.m. Thursday at Route 13 (Bristol Pike) and Otter Street.
Kevin Roper will be arraigned Monday afternoon on aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide and aggravated assault charges in New Brunswick.
Police say the accident occurred around 6:45 Thursday morning.
A vehicle veered off of the road and crashed into a tree just after 7:15 a.m.
Logan Township police say the crash occurred shortly before 5 a.m. Sunday on Paulsboro Road.
It happened shortly before 4 a.m. Monday in the northbound lanes just south of Interchange 7A.
Erik Detweiler was in the passenger seat of a Hyundai that was making a left onto County Line Road from northbound Route 611.
The accident happened just before 5 a.m. Wednesday in the westbound lanes near Hammonton.
Authorities say the striking vehicle did remain at the scene.
Pictures and candles are a somber representation of a fiery crash early Sunday morning that killed three women.
It happened around 3 a.m. at Torresdale Avenue and Rhawn Street in the Holmesburg section of the city.
A student from Ursinus College has been killed after she was struck by a vehicle in near the school's Collegeville campus Thursday evening.
It happened around 3 a.m. Monday in the southbound lanes approaching Route 420 in Tinicum Township.
No word on the identity of the victim.
The Bicycle Coalition is spearheading the effort called "Vision Zero."
It happened just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday on the Boulevard at Woodward Street.
The arrest was made in connection to the hit and run death of a nine-year-old boy in Northampton County.
It happened around 4:30 a.m. Saturday along North Broad Street near Allegheny Avenue.
Sean Sperl faces at least one year in prison as the jury found him guilty of leaving the scene of the April 2013 crash.
Philadelphia flight instructor John Aytch was giving a lesson about what to do when a plane loses power when that exact scenario occurred.
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
Ramesses Vazquez-Viana suffered burns to more than 90% of his body in the January 2025 plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
Police said the video shows a black SUV striking a 14-year-old boy riding his bike at the intersection of South York and School roads.
Philadelphia bars that want to stay open until 4 a.m. in June and July 2026 can now apply for a permit.
Philadelphia flight instructor John Aytch was giving a lesson about what to do when a plane loses power when that exact scenario occurred.
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
Ramesses Vazquez-Viana suffered burns to more than 90% of his body in the January 2025 plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
Police said the video shows a black SUV striking a 14-year-old boy riding his bike at the intersection of South York and School roads.
Philadelphia bars that want to stay open until 4 a.m. in June and July 2026 can now apply for a permit.
Philadelphia flight instructor John Aytch was giving a lesson about what to do when a plane loses power when that exact scenario occurred.
Ramesses Vazquez-Viana suffered burns to more than 90% of his body in the January 2025 plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
Police said the video shows a black SUV striking a 14-year-old boy riding his bike at the intersection of South York and School roads.
Philadelphia bars that want to stay open until 4 a.m. in June and July 2026 can now apply for a permit.
The nonprofit It Takes a Village to Feed a Child has paused its weekend meals program after a city grant ran out – but parents are hoping it will return.
Shaun Stebbins was arrested for alleged child sexual assault and child pornography offenses dating back to 2014.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
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.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
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.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
Two temporarily shuttered TSA security checkpoints at PHL are back open, with another set to reopen next week.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Ramesses Vazquez-Viana suffered burns to more than 90% of his body in the January 2025 plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
Patrick Kane scored a pivotal goal in a needed Detroit win in the same building where he scored a Stanley Cup Final winner to lead the Red Wings past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2.
A three-day hockey tradition continues this week in Delaware County as the Finland-USA Exchange kicks off.
Tyson Foerster returns to the Flyers' lineup after missing nearly 50 games with an arm injury as the team continues its playoff push.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
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.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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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.
The hit-and-run happened at the intersection of South York and School roads on Monday.
Ramesses Vazquez-Viana, 10, continues to heal from severe burns suffered during a plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia in January 2025.
If you haven't done your taxes yet and need help to file your return, there are ways for low- and middle-income residents to do it for free. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with tips on last-minute free tax filing.
An abandoned bear cub was rescued from a North Jersey highway this week, and has since been brought safely to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.
In a city where nearly one-third of households are food insecure, parents say the Philly nonprofit It Takes A Village To Feed A Child has been filling a key need. Jan Carabeo reports.