Police Quickly Nab Germantown Murder Suspect
The officers were on patrol when they heard gunshots in the area of 29th and Germantown Avenue a little after 10 p.m.
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The officers were on patrol when they heard gunshots in the area of 29th and Germantown Avenue a little after 10 p.m.
A Lancaster County judge sentenced 21-year-old Gregory Orrostieta on Wednesday to the maximum possible penalty.
Police say three children, ages 15, six and five, were asleep in the home.
The suspect's description has been disbursed to police departments down the east coast.
Prosecutors say he let the World War II veteran die in what they call "filthy conditions."
A 40-year-old Philadelphia woman is accused of killing her 7-month-old son and 3-year-old daughter during a visit to South Florida.
Rich discussed Donald Trump being blamed for a murder at the Taj Mahal, Obama stutters when talking about Trump and the State Department confesses to editing a briefing video. He also discussed a controversial test a middle school teacher issued her class involving pimps and hoes, Mayor Kenney begging Philadelphia residents to stay for the DNC and more. Rich spoke with Reporter Julie Kelly at 3:30, Dr. Mazz at 4:30 and NJ State Senator Jen Beck at 5pm.
Philadelphia Police have charged a man with murder after he called 9-1-1 to confess to killing his ex-girlfriend earlier this week.
The mother of a woman strangled in a north Philadelphia row home says the suspect sent her a text message after the slaying apologizing for killing her daughter.
Police are releasing more details after a four-year-old girl was allegedly shot and killed Saturday by her father.
A homeless 17-year-old identified as Meechaiel Criner has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of University of Texas freshman.
A Norristown woman accused of the stabbing death of her step-father will stand trial on Third Degree Murder charges.
Authorities in Burlington County have charged a Somerdale man with the murder of his 54-year-old wife
Authorities say she was beaten and possibly strangled.
Police say Steven E. Simminger, from Media, Pennsylvania, is charged with murder and related offenses.
A grand jury has indicted two men on a slew of charges.
Authorities say 15-year old Nasir McNamee and 20-year old Khalil Davenport were both arrested on Monday, March 7th.
She had been stabbed numerous times in the neck and chest.
Prosecutors contend it was premeditated murder, the defense argues the charge should be Aiding a Suicide, rather than Murder.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Citizens Crime Commission at 215-546-TIPS or Philadelphia Police at 215-686-TIPS.
Police say 23-year-old Kevin Havelow gave them a full confession.
Police say Peter Atem turned his knife on himself after he killed Danny Vazquez at the MOPAC rendering plant in Franconia Township last Feburary.
Brendan's body was found on October 13, 2015 about half a mile from D.J. Creato's Haddon Township apartment.
Jesus Garcia was arrested last December at a motel in Maple Shade after police tracked his missing girlfriend's car to that Quality Inn on Route 38.
Police have made two arrests in the murder of 16-year-old Saleem West.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
These are the countries competing in five group stage games that will be played in Philadelphia in the 2026 World Cup.
Temperatures climb above 40 in the city on Saturday, with the coldest temps since February on the way next week.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
These are the countries competing in five group stage games that will be played in Philadelphia in the 2026 World Cup.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Temperatures climb above 40 in the city on Saturday, with the coldest temps since February on the way next week.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
A man was stabbed multiple times in the neck on a Market-Frankford Line train in Center City, SEPTA police said.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
Police said an officer was injured in a hit-and-run, and the driver eventually crashed into a home about a mile away in North Philly.
Everyone is expected to be OK after a crash involving a Smart car and a Philadelphia police patrol vehicle, police said.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
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.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
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.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
These are the countries competing in five group stage games that will be played in Philadelphia in the 2026 World Cup.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's coach, ending a two-month search by the Nittany Lions to find James Franklin's successor.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
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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.
The Super Bowl LIX championship ring once owned by Laekin Vakalahi is now up for auction and could be yours – if you're willing to bid over $40,000.
After firefighters put out a fire in an apartment, one person was found dead. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
President Donald Trump is set to visit the Scranton, Pennsylvania area next week to discuss domestic issues and the economy, amid criticism that he's been too focused on international concerns.
A union representing Starbucks workers says the coffee company is refusing to finalize their contract, and planning a picket in Philadelphia on Saturday.
A Philadelphia police officer and a driver were both taken to hospitals after they were involved in a crash 53rd and Chestnut streets.