Man shot in head, killed at Southwest Philadelphia playground, police say
A man was shot multiple times and killed while at the Russell DeRitis Playground in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday night, police said.
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A man was shot multiple times and killed while at the Russell DeRitis Playground in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday night, police said.
One person died after he was shot at a playground in Southwest Philadelphia Monday night, police say.
Family members, friends and fellow law enforcement officers gathered in Philadelphia Tuesday to remember Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald, a Temple University police officer who was killed in the line of duty two years ago.
A man was shot and killed in a home in Wildwood, New Jersey, on Wednesday, police and the Cape May County Prosecutor said.
Temple University President John Fry told the community a student was in custody in the shooting death of another student.
Philadelphia police say a homeowner shot and killed someone who was trying to break into his home on Cobbs Creek Parkway.
Police said a 26-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot multiple times in Philadelphia's Fairhill section. A 16-year-old and 18-year-old were also hit.
One person is dead after a shooting outside BKK Lounge on Union Boulevard in Allentown, Pennsylvania, police said.
Police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times inside his home in the Mill Creek section of West Philadelphia. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
Philadelphia police say one man was shot in the hand and another was shot in the chest in a shooting Monday night on the 4100 block of Leidy Avenue in the Parkside section of West Philadelphia.
Police said more than 40 shots were fired during the shooting near the Arrott Transportation Center in Philadelphia.
The community at Samuel Fels High School in Philadelphia is grieving after police say a student-athlete was shot and killed on the way to school. Police are investigating.
Philadelphia police were called to the scene of a shooting on the 5000 block of Rorer Street on Tuesday morning.
Police say a man robbed multiple customers at gunpoint inside a Philadelphia corner store – then one customer returned with a gun.
Two gunmen opened fire on a parked SUV on the 700 block of Union Street in the Mantua section of Philadelphia.
Police said two shooters walked up to the sides of a parked car on a Mantua street and fired multiple shots, killing two people inside. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Melissa Shusterman says her legislation cracking down on ghost guns is "common-sense."
Pennsylvania Rep. Melissa Shusterman wants the state to crack down on ghost guns in 2025.
Three men are expected to be OK after three separate shootings in North Philly, Northeast Philly and West Philly on Christmas Eve.
A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty in connection with the 2022 shooting outside Roxborough High School in Philadelphia, officials said.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of 15-year-old Devin Weedon, who was shot and killed on the way to school in 2023. His family still has questions.
Troy Fletcher, now 17, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and other charges in connection with a fatal 2022 shooting after a football scrimmage outside Roxborough High School in Philadelphia.
A man and woman were shot inside a vehicle on the 5900 block of Algon Avenue and are in stable condition at a nearby hospital. Jim Donovan has your latest headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
One person is dead and two are injured after a shooting at a North Philadelphia sports bar, police say.
Philadelphia police said a man was shot multiple times in the Shop Rite parking lot at Harbison Avenue and Bridge Street. Witnesses reported a group meetup that turned into a deadly shootout.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
The signature summer fundraiser celebrates its golden anniversary this year, marking 50 years of unforgettable performances and magical nights under the stars in Fairmount Park. By HughE Dillon
Rickey Harper was arrested after allegedly killing Sheremy Gwenette Dillard in North Carolina.
Court records detail the expansive cocaine trafficking ring that snared two Penn State University fraternities and led to charges against 14 people.
Philadelphia police confirmed 29-year-old Alhassane Barry was the off-duty officer killed in a shooting on Sunday morning.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
Rickey Harper was arrested after allegedly killing Sheremy Gwenette Dillard in North Carolina.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
Bucks County officials say Maria Bernarda Popol Garcia was killed by her boyfriend, who fled to Honduras after slashing her throat.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
Asbestos concerns forced Kensington High School to close at least for the rest of the calendar year for students and staff.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Ja'Kobi Lane had a 16-yard touchdown catch during a promising night for Ravens rookie receivers, and Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in the preseason opener for both teams.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
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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 Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be sunny after some fog in the morning. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Investigators are searching for a suspect who was running up to people and making threats on Aug. 12 in Center City.
Philadelphia police are looking for the public's help identifying the suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of an off-duty officer in the city's Eastwick neighborhood Sunday morning.
Monday marks 60 days since the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that called for a wider peace deal to be negotiated within that timeframe.
Opening statements began Monday in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, the start of weeks of testimony revisiting what happened on a Las Vegas night nearly 30 years ago.