Philadelphia police officer claiming self-defense in fatal shooting of his uncle
A Philadelphia police officer who shot his uncle six times in the head and killed him in Northampton County is claiming self-defense, according to a criminal complaint.
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A Philadelphia police officer who shot his uncle six times in the head and killed him in Northampton County is claiming self-defense, according to a criminal complaint.
The man allegedly shot and killed by a Philadelphia police officer in Northampton County was identified as Shakir Moncrieffe.
A Philadelphia police officer has been charged after allegedly fatally shooting a 27-year-old man in Northampton County, state police said.
Philadelphia Police Officer Kenroy Cummings allegedly shot and killed a man in Northampton County, according to state police.
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A Pennsylvania man accused of scattering dog treats stuffed with fishhooks and razors on the street was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to animal cruelty, prosecutors said.
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Flames broke out in a "high-occupancy" building on the 400 block of Northampton Street, around 10 a.m., Friday
Xiaomin Fei pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Robert and Gretchen Ackerman, Northampton County DA Stephen Baratta said.
Public works crews in the Lehigh Valley are preparing for the first measurable snowstorm of the season.
A fire gutted The Moon of Saucon Valley Banquet Hall in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County on Saturday night.
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A massive fire tore through a church in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday morning, leaving damage and heartbreak behind. Joe Holden reports.
Firefighters in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, are working to put out a fire at Gethsemane Ministries in Bangor.
Northampton County DA Stephen Baratta announced charges on Tuesday in two cases involving TikTok challenges.
Two teens are facing charges in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, after they participated in Tiktok stunts that went wrong, with one person dying and another sustaining serious head injuries, District Attorney Stephen Baratta said.
Two students were among the five people injured in a crash on Tuesday involving a school bus in Bethlehem Township, police said.
Despite the stormy weather, Musikfest kicked off Thursday night in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Top of mind in the Philadelphia region this morning is the tentative agreement to end the DC 33 labor strike. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with a NEXT Weather Alert update from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
A man was arrested after he allegedly broke into his in-laws' home in Palmer Township and shot them, police say.
The shooting happened in Palmer Township, Northampton County, on Tuesday night. The suspect was arrested at the scene.
Bethlehem police say a 17-year-old boy was killed after colliding with a parked car early Sunday morning near Freedom High School and East Hills Middle School.
Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest on the confirmed EF-1 tornado in Bangor, Northampton County in Pennsylvania Tuesday afternoon.
Sunday is off to a nice start in the Philadelphia region, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking heat and storms this week.
Two people died and nine others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
A second robbery with an AR-style rifle happened in Center City early Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
A second robbery with an AR-style rifle happened in Center City early Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
Sunday is off to a nice start in the Philadelphia region, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking heat and storms this week.
Two people died and nine others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
A second robbery with an AR-style rifle happened in Center City early Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
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Two people died and nine others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Seven New Jersey college students had to find a new place to live after heavy rain flooded their home near Rowan University this week.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
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On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
Pinch hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
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A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for August 28, 2026.
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson, who won a World Series with the team in 1980, died Friday morning.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
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Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
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A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Andrew Kozak is tracking some storms for the Philadelphia region on Sunday and next week. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Police said the second robbery happened Friday morning on Sansom Street in Center City. Nobody was injured during the incident.
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Del Buono’s Bakery is located at the former McMillan's Bakery, which closed in 2025 after decades in business.