Kensington Man Stabs Mother, Sets Couch On Fire, Philadelphia Police Say
A Kensington man is in custody after Philadelphia police say he stabbed his mother and set a couch on fire inside their home late Tuesday night.
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A Kensington man is in custody after Philadelphia police say he stabbed his mother and set a couch on fire inside their home late Tuesday night.
A Christmas tree believed to be ignited by a lighter found nearby originated a tragic fire in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood last week.
Authorities say Rodriguez turned himself in to police in York, Pennsylvania.
Police say Jeremy Kreiser thought he was talking to the young teen on social media.
It happened just before 8 p.m. on the 4000 block of Aldine Street.
Delaware County has some of the highest COVID numbers in the state.
Delaware Gov. John Carney says its sole purpose is to alleviate the strain on hospitals.
The Poison Control Center at CHOP says it has seen an increase in calls about accidental exposures to the liquid that comes with the home testing kits.
He says getting infected on purpose is like playing with dynamite.
Tuesday morning will be the coldest day in the Philadelphia region in three years, which can be a dangerous situation if you can't keep warm.
Hospitalizations in Philadelphia continue to increase, and many healthcare organizations are dealing with staffing shortages as workers call out sick.
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Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday brushed aside questions about whether he will issue more orders for shutdowns as cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 spread quickly and fill Pennsylvania's hospitals with unvaccinated patients.
The incident happened around 5:30 a.m. in the area of North 22nd Street and West Sedgley Avenue.
Police say it happened along Folsom Street just before midnight on Monday in North Philadelphia.
After a frigid and blustery Monday afternoon, a period of extreme cold will impact the Philadelphia region.
Now, a total of 98 schools have switched to virtual learning through Friday in Philadelphia.
Officials tell Eyewitness News the injured woman is fighting for her life at Temple University Hospital.
The coroner said Jennings died from multiple stab and slash wounds to her neck.
Masks will be required in indoor public settings beginning Tuesday at 8 a.m., Delaware Gov. John Carney announced Monday afternoon.
Investigators say there have been no arrests and no weapons were recovered.
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Just after 3:30 a.m. Saturday, police say a woman was stabbed in the head and leg in the concourse area beneath 15th and Locust Streets.
Our below-freezing stretch in the Philadelphia region continues on Friday, making it the seventh consecutive day with a high temperature below 32 degrees.
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Fraser Minten and Casey Mittelstadt each had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Thursday night.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
Philadelphia City Council took a step in restricting federal agents in the city with the introduction of the so-called "ICE OUT" legislation.
Philadelphia School District teachers say school conditions are unsafe for students and staff to be in-person on Friday.
Philadelphia City Council took a step in restricting federal agents in the city with the introduction of the so-called "ICE OUT" legislation.
The Eagles are hiring Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator, replacing Kevin Patullo.
Our below-freezing stretch in the Philadelphia region continues on Friday, making it the seventh consecutive day with a high temperature below 32 degrees.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113-111.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
Philadelphia City Council took a step in restricting federal agents in the city with the introduction of the so-called "ICE OUT" legislation.
A dispute over a saved parking spot in Kensington ended with gunfire and a brawl, police say.
A group of faith leaders in Philadelphia is leading weekly vigils to call for compassion for immigrants.
Philadelphia School District teachers say school conditions are unsafe for students and staff to be in-person on Friday.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
Despite a sunny sky, South Jersey residents continue to dig out of the snow.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Wednesday following the weekend snow.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
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Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
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Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
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Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
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Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113-111.
Fraser Minten and Casey Mittelstadt each had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Eagles are hiring Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator, replacing Kevin Patullo.
Eight years later, (arguably) the greatest play in Super Bowl history is finally getting an ESPN "30 for 30" documentary.
The Flyers are getting their No. 1 goalie, Dan Vladar, back after he missed two weeks because of a lower-body injury.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
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The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
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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 has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a freezing Friday.
Earlier this month, former New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that bans cellphones from schools.
The event took place before Philadelphia's Unrivaled game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday. It supported young female athletes and promoted wellness.
Sean Mannion becomes the Eagles' fifth offensive coordinator in as many seasons after the team moved on from Kevin Patullo.
On Thursday night, the Philadelphia Water Department was responding to main breaks in Fairmount and Mount Airy.