Police Search NJ Home Of Man Charged With Murdering Etan Patz
Armed with a search warrant, more than a dozen officers and a NYPD Crime Scene Unit van arrived at the Maple Shade, N.J., home of Pedro Hernandez on Wednesday afternoon.
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Armed with a search warrant, more than a dozen officers and a NYPD Crime Scene Unit van arrived at the Maple Shade, N.J., home of Pedro Hernandez on Wednesday afternoon.
Thirty-three years to the day after 6-year-old Etan Patz vanished without a trace while walking to catch a school bus, a man accused of strangling him and dumping his body with the trash was arraigned on a murder charge on Friday in a locked hospital ward where he was being held as a suicide risk.
Officials are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a home in Burlington County early Monday morning.
Drivers are now required to stop, not just yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Pedestrians can also be ticketed for darting out unsafely.
This past week's rejection of a medical marijuana dispensing facility in Maple Shade has left some to suggest communities asked to play host to one may not want it in their backyard.
A southern New Jersey zoning board is the first in the state to hold a public hearing on a proposal to use a building to sell legal medical marijuana.
Burlington County fire officials say it took nearly two hours to control a stubborn three-alarm fire at the "B" building of the Fox Meadow apartment complex along Clover Path near Route 73.
Authorities are investigating the cause of a three-alarm fire that broke out in Burlington County Sunday evening.
Police in Moorestown, New Jersey said a man, driving down West Main Street, approached a 16-year-old boy walking around the area, and asked him to get in the car, offering him a ride home.
A judge ruled no changes can be made to exhibits about slavery at the President's House in Philadelphia during an ongoing legal fight.
Philadelphia is considering reshaping how the city disposes of its trash to address health concerns from a neighboring community.
The Philadelphia area can expect sunny weather Friday before temperatures in the 60s this weekend.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points and the Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 113-102 win Thursday night over the 76ers, who were missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
A judge ruled no changes can be made to exhibits about slavery at the President's House in Philadelphia during an ongoing legal fight.
The two construction workers who were missing after a parking garage in Grays Ferry partially collapsed are presumed dead, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said Thursday night.
Philadelphia is considering reshaping how the city disposes of its trash to address health concerns from a neighboring community.
The Philadelphia area can expect sunny weather Friday before temperatures in the 60s this weekend.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points and the Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 113-102 win Thursday night over the 76ers, who were missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy.
A judge ruled no changes can be made to exhibits about slavery at the President's House in Philadelphia during an ongoing legal fight.
Philadelphia is considering reshaping how the city disposes of its trash to address health concerns from a neighboring community.
The two construction workers who were missing after a parking garage in Grays Ferry partially collapsed are presumed dead, Mayor Cherelle Parker said.
PennDOT is making a push to secure a multi-million-dollar project to improve pedestrian safety in Delaware County following a fatal hit-and-run in 2024.
A month out from the 2026 PGA Championship, Aronimink Golf Club is putting the finishing touches on the historic golf course.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A suspect was linked to the murders of 24-year-old Marebeth Welsh in 1993 and 16-year-old Jennifer Persia in 1994, prosecutors said.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
A suspended New Jersey police sergeant was indicted on charges alleging he tampered with and stole drugs from the Hammonton Police Department's evidence room.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
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.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
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.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points and the Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 113-102 win Thursday night over the 76ers, who were missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
A month out from the 2026 PGA Championship, Aronimink Golf Club is putting the finishing touches on the historic golf course.
Joel Embiid underwent successful appendectomy surgery Thursday in Texas, the Philadelphia 76ers said.
The Philadelphia Flyers signed 2024 second-round pick Jack Berglund to his three-year entry-level contract on Thursday.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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.
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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.
A driver was injured and taken to a hospital after a crash at Henry Avenue and Keely Street in Roxborough. The car was flipped over on someone's front lawn.
We'll warm up to around 70 degrees across the Philadelphia region, with a chance at hitting record high temperatures next week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the forecast.
The WNBA's expansion to Philadelphia was officially confirmed by the league on Thursday. The Philadelphia team is set to begin play in 2030.
The President's House site in Philadelphia will remain unchanged for now after a federal appeals court judge issued a ruling. Earlier this week, the National Park Service's website was updated with "new exhibits" about the President's House.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region for a sunny and warmer Friday.