2 Pa. Teens Convicted In 'Terribly Weak' Case To Get New Trials
Two men convicted as teens in a 1995 murder will get new trials after a Philadelphia judge found the trial evidence "terribly weak."
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Two men convicted as teens in a 1995 murder will get new trials after a Philadelphia judge found the trial evidence "terribly weak."
Timothy Donnelly, 46, of Elk Township, was charged with Murder, Felony Murder and Robbery in connection with the death of Kathleen Korbel on September 20th.
Pennsylvania state police are withholding the names of people involved in a domestic dispute outside of Altoona that left four people dead of gunshot wounds.
A judge rejects prosecution arguments for first degree murder verdicts, instead finding a Point Breeze couple guilty of third degree murder in the horrific abuse death of their son.
New Jersey's largest city has seen its 10th homicide in 10 days.
Members of the New Brunswick High School Class of 1958 raised the reward money in hopes of leading to the arrest of the person who killed their 59-year-old classmate.
College baseball player Cristopher Lane had just returned to school from Australia.
Thursday's verdict means 19-year-old Bruce Williams Jr., of York, faces up to 40 years in prison when he returns for sentencing Oct. 16.
Police say a woman has been charged in connection with the stabbing death of her 83-year-old mother in her Wilmington home early Thursday morning.
Philadelphia police have arrested two people in connection with a murder in Southwest Philadelphia in late May.
A teenager accused of shooting four people during a three-month crime spree in South Carolina, killing one, has been captured in northeastern Pennsylvania.
A New Jersey teen has pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the death of a 12-year-old girl who disappeared last fall while out riding her bike.
Prosecutors in Berks County say they will seek the death penalty against a pair of brothers accused of killing two men in Reading and torturing and killing a woman whose burning body was found in Lehigh County.
A Pennsylvania man has been jailed on charges that he murdered his father with a hammer before breaking into his safe and stealing money to buy drugs.
An elderly western Pennsylvania funeral director has been charged in the shooting death of a man that authorities allege stemmed from a dispute over a vacant house.
The husband of a Wilmington woman killed after taking her dog for a walk is suing the former Fort Drum, N.Y., soldier charged in her death.
Norman Michael Vega Jr., a 30-year-old man from Bellefonte, was charged with the murder of Miguel Colon and the murder of Jason Stief.
Detectives have charged a man currently incarcerated in New Jersey with a 1985 cold case murder.
Prosecutors say two former southern New Jersey residents have pleaded guilty in the slaying of a man whose body was found in a burning car nearly three years ago.
Chris talks to Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel about their series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, Matt Brouillette from the Commonwealth Foundation about the Pennsylvania legislature's failure to pass alcohol privatization, and Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup about the immigration bill currently being debated in Washington. He also discusses the NFL's decision not to promote the Affordable Care Act and the raise in SEPTA fares.
A Cleveland Browns rookie is charged with attempted murder for allegedly punching a man outside a club in northern New Jersey.
One young man has been sentenced to life in prison for a 2006 robbery and murder in Frankford, while two others, who were juveniles at the time, were sentenced to 40 years to life during an emotional hearing that included a brief scuffle and testimony from beyond the grave of a slain Philadelphia police officer.
A hearing has been set at which a northern Pennsylvania man is scheduled to plead guilty to murdering his ex-wife, a church organist, during a service.
Forty-nine-year-old Todd Markley, of Export, pleaded guilty in February and was set to appear before a federal judge in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
A man has pleaded guilty but mentally ill in the slayings of his girlfriend and her mother in their central Pennsylvania home.
The U.S. Department of Justice says Philadelphia police and the city are under investigation for possible Second Amendment rights violations.
The City of Camden ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after a number of scrap yard fires broke out at the facility.
A collaboration between Triple Bottom Brewing, Philly Pride 365 and artist Kah Yangni was designed to celebrate community, visibility and belonging.
Visitors at the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia this summer will be greeted by a dramatically different experience.
Students are encouraged to trade an item of clothing they don't want for a new piece at the student-run thrift store at Girls' High.
The U.S. Department of Justice says Philadelphia police and the city are under investigation for possible Second Amendment rights violations.
The City of Camden ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after a number of scrap yard fires broke out at the facility.
A collaboration between Triple Bottom Brewing, Philly Pride 365 and artist Kah Yangni was designed to celebrate community, visibility and belonging.
Visitors at the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia this summer will be greeted by a dramatically different experience.
Students are encouraged to trade an item of clothing they don't want for a new piece at the student-run thrift store at Girls' High.
The U.S. Department of Justice says Philadelphia police and the city are under investigation for possible Second Amendment rights violations.
A collaboration between Triple Bottom Brewing, Philly Pride 365 and artist Kah Yangni was designed to celebrate community, visibility and belonging.
Visitors at the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia this summer will be greeted by a dramatically different experience.
Students are encouraged to trade an item of clothing they don't want for a new piece at the student-run thrift store at Girls' High.
The body of missing swimmer Carlos Gil-Reyes, known by friends as Carlos Manuel, was recovered from the Delaware River, authorities said.
The City of Camden ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after a number of scrap yard fires broke out at the facility.
The body of missing swimmer Carlos Gil-Reyes, known by friends as Carlos Manuel, was recovered from the Delaware River, authorities said.
While many LGBTQ+ couples have historically chosen to live in big cities, more are now moving to the suburbs across the Philadelphia region.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
From newsroom to taproom, the new lager is launching just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Philadelphia Union and Ivory Coast fans filled the stands at Subaru Park for a friendly Monday night match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 and allowed two runs in seven innings to win for the sixth time in seven starts, Adolis García hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2.
Mike Gansey acknowledges that the Sixers are not currently a championship-caliber team.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
Sean Mannion is still months away from calling plays in an NFL game for the first time, but Jordan Mailata had high praise for the Eagles' new offensive coordinator.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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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.
PATCO on Tuesday debuted its commemorative America 250 train, highlighting symbols from Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
MLB and the Phillies said Tuesday that they will invest more than $5 million to help the community in Philadelphia.
The City of Camden has ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after more than a dozen scrap yard fires at the facility triggered air pollution concerns in recent years.
Fire crews were called to I-95 northbound in Bensalem on Tuesday morning after a 6,000-gallon tanker truck caught fire. Traffic is now moving again and lanes have reopened.
During Pride Month, Philadelphia's Triple Bottom Brewery has teamed up with Philly Pride 365 and a local artist to create its Pride Pale Ale, a collaboration that combines, art, advocacy and local flavor.