Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw Points To New Mental Health Script As One Reason Behind Slow 911 Response Times
The commissioner says the city just added 50 new 911 dispatchers and there's another class of 25 about to graduate from training.
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The commissioner says the city just added 50 new 911 dispatchers and there's another class of 25 about to graduate from training.
And the vault holds a lot of high-value items like jewelry. And some things that are priceless.
In just one week, they've arrested at least a dozen people, many of them teenagers or young adults, and recovered just as many illegal guns.
The only remaining COVID mandate in Philadelphia is for masks to be worn inside.
When fire crews arrived, they put out the fire and that's where they discovered the body.
Bridgette Mayer says she's been ticketed for the last 15 years for a trash problem she says doesn't exist.
Out of 1,900 water outlets tested within the district, 61% of them tested positive for lead.
The judge's decision comes after Saget's family filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block the release of certain records, citing privacy concerns.
Detectives believe Carey is driving a silver 2006 Chevy Trailblazer.
The Wells Fargo Center announced the update on Wednesday following Philadelphia dropping the mandate that required customers to show proof of vaccination in order to dine indoors.
The $100 will be delivered as a virtual gift card via email or as a physical gift card through the mail.
It happened shortly before 3:30 p.m. in the 4600 block of Hurley Street.
"One check amount was for $26. It was altered, washed as they say, and it was deposited for $15,000," Radnor Township Police Sgt. Christopher Gluck said.
The incident happened on the 700 block of West Huntingdon Street around 12:30 a.m.
The shooting occurred on the 500 block of East Duval Street just after 12 p.m.
The shooting occurred on the 6700 block of Greenway Avenue around 12:20 a.m.
There are still many questions surrounding this homicide. Was the victim in the wrong place at the wrong time? Or was this a targeted attack?
On Tuesday, a judge ordered Tower Health to restart the process of selling both Brandywine and Jennersville hospitals.
It all started when officers responded to Beechwood Street for a report of a woman stabbed.
Mastriano, seeking Pennsylvania's Republican gubernatorial nomination, was among Trump's most dedicated supporters during the 2020 campaign.
Bahal is accused of shooting and killing his next-door neighbor through the window of her first-floor apartment.
Rates of depression among children and teenagers are up dramatically since the pandemic and so are suicide attempts.
Philadelphia is also famous for its full facial hair.
Harden is set to make his Sixers debut on Feb. 25 at Minnesota.
So far the program has helped about 30 undergraduate students, and there are signs it's turning the tide. The four-year graduation rate for Black males has risen to 19.8%.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
Last year, 43% of Americans reported having unused gift cards, according to consumer financial site Bankrate. Here's how you can avoid missing on out the money.
A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
Fog and rain showers will kick off the week in the Philadelphia area before gusty winds and an Arctic blast of air move in Monday afternoon.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
Last year, 43% of Americans reported having unused gift cards, according to consumer financial site Bankrate. Here's how you can avoid missing on out the money.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A man was shot and killed Sunday in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia, police said.
A woman and a man were shot in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood
Nearly 93,000 travelers are set to move through Philadelphia International Airport in post-holiday rush.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
One pilot died and another pilot was critically injured after two helicopters collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 28.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Cpl. Matthew Snook was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware.
Six people were taken to a trauma center after a three-car crash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge Friday night.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
Carl Grundstrom scored for the Flyers, who did not capitalize on three power-play opportunities in the loss to the Kraken.
Dallas Goedert caught a 1-yard touchdown pass, Jake Elliott hit field goals of 28 and 47 yards, and the Eagles hung on to defeat the Bills.
The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away in the second half for a 129-104 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for a career-high 262 yards and two TDs, and Penn State beat Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl.
Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
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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.
About 93,000 people were expected to fly into or out of Philadelphia International Airport Monday alone.
An off-duty police officer was involved in a crash in West Philadelphia just before midnight at 54th and Girard Avenue. Two trapped people were and taken to the hospital, where they're expected to recover.
The New Jersey Department of Health said a passenger potentially infected with measles traveled through at least two Newark Liberty International Airport terminals on Dec. 19.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozens states raising its minimum wage in 2026. On Jan. 1, the statewide minimum wage will increase by $0.43 to $15.92 per hour for most employees.
Monday starts out foggy and a little warmer, but a line of showers moving through the area throughout the morning will help usher in a major temperature drop this afternoon. Feels-like temperatures will plummet into the teens and winds could gust between 40-50 mph.