19 people arrested in connection with gang violence in Philadelphia
Members of the Philadelphia street gangs Young Bag Chasers, Campers Klapperz and Parkside Killers were charged, officials said.
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Members of the Philadelphia street gangs Young Bag Chasers, Campers Klapperz and Parkside Killers were charged, officials said.
A group of local prosecutors concerned about immigration enforcement tactics has launched a new effort to fight back.
The coalition is calling it the "Fight Against Federal Overreach" and says it will share strategies and best practices among prosecutors.
Councilmembers Rue Landau and Kendra Brooks will introduce legislation Thursday aimed at limiting how ICE operates in the city.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said there's an important lesson to be learned from the ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
Former detectives Frank Jastrzembski and Manuel Santiago were sentenced to probation after being convicted of perjury in connection with a homicide case. Reporter Joe Holden has the details.
The total number of homicides in Philadelphia in 2025 would be the the lowest since 1967, data from Pew Research Center shows.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said community leaders like coaches and clergy are part of the reason violent crime dropped in the city this year.
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said Coy Thomas, the man accused of killing 93-year-old Lafayette Dailey inside his home, stole the victim's car and sold it before being arrested. Thomas was taken into custody over the weekend on murder and other charges.
District Attorney Larry Krasner won re-election to serve a third term as Philadelphia's top prosecutor.
Voters in Philadelphia have elected District Attorney Larry Krasner to a third term as the city's top prosecutor, the Associated Press projects.
The DA's office announced additional charges Monday against 21-year-old Keon King, including arson, causing catastrophe, conspiracy, unauthorized use of an automobile, receiving stolen property, reckless endangerment of another person and tampering with evidence.
While authorities believe the human remains are of a woman, police can't confirm that the remains are Kada Scott's. They said the confirmation has to be done by the medical examiner's office.
As the search closes in on two weeks, loved ones haven't given up hope of finding 23-year-old Kada Scott. She went missing from her job on Oct. 4. A prayer gathering was held at Chestnut Hill as her family hopes to keep her disappearance front and center. Josh Sanders reports.
Pennsylvania has been without a budget since June, which is having a large impact on the city's only sexual violence resource center, resulting in major layoffs.
Residents responded to the possibility of National Guard deployment in Philadelphia as the DA's office hosted the first of three meetings about it.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is hosting a series of town halls to talk to residents about what to do if President Trump deploys the National Guard to the city. There's no indication at this time that the president is planning to do so.
President Trump has activated 800 National Guard members to address what he calls a crime emergency in Washington, D.C. The president has indicated he wants to do the same in other cities. Philadelphia's district attorney joined faith leaders to denounce the idea. Larry Krasner said he took an oath to uphold the Constitution and that Philadelphia is in a period of historic low crime.
During a press conference on Monday, District Attorney Larry Krasner described the weekend's crimes as disturbing, yet noted that crime rates are still falling in Philadelphia.
Prosecutors said the video shows 27-year-old Naeem Morgan hitting, kicking and throwing objects at several sleeping unhoused people in Philadelphia.
A man was convicted of first-degree murder in the deadly slaying and dismembering of 27-year-old Dominique Rem'mie Fells, a transgender woman in Philadelphia, back in 2020, the district attorney's office announced Monday. The 27-year-old's death ignited protests, bringing national focus to the violence LGBTQ+ community members face. Her name became a powerful symbol during the 2020 demonstrations for justice and equality.
Philadelphia is among five Democratic-led cities where President Trump is preparing to send ICE tactical teams ahead of nationwide protests.
Organizers believe the Philadelphia demonstration will be one of the largest in the nation. They said the city could see between 60,000 and 80,000 people rally against the Trump administration's deportation efforts and the military parade scheduled in Washington, D.C.
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Philadelphia incumbent District Attorney Larry Krasner won the Democratic primary Tuesday.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
Mae Krier of Levittown is preparing to celebrate her 100th birthday on March 21, which is also National Rosie the Riveter Day.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor, who died after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, will be laid to rest Wednesday.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
Mae Krier of Levittown is preparing to celebrate her 100th birthday on March 21, which is also National Rosie the Riveter Day.
From green beer at McGillin's to packed crowds at Kelliann's, people filled the streets for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
An Ocean County College dean and Kean University adjunct instructor was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a minor on Monday, according to local authorities.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
The last time the Penn men's basketball team won a game in the NCAA Tournament, not a single current player was born. The Quakers hope to change that vs. Illinois in the first round.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
A comfortable weekend is in store after a chilly Wednesday, with feels-like temperatures in the 30s. On the bright side, there's more sunshine and less wind than Tuesday, and spring starts on Friday! NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your forecast.
Philadelphia is the hub of America250 events this year, and plenty of sports history will be made in 2026 too. The festivities kick off with four games in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament taking place at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Wakisha Bailey reports from center court.
A sinkhole opened in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood at the intersection of Frankford Avenue and East Wishart streets. The Philadelphia Water Department said the hole was so large that one of its trucks got stuck in the road.
As fans rush to fill out March Madness brackets, Americans are expected to wager billions of dollars on the NCAA Tournament this year. But experts warn the surge in sports betting is coming at a real financial cost, and in some cases, it's blurring the line between gambling and investing.
Crews worked overnight to repair a broken water main at the intersection of Broad Street and Hunting Park Avenue in the Nicetown section of North Philadelphia overnight.