Fire rips through 4 rowhomes in Olney section of Philadelphia
Firefighters are on the scene in the 300 block of West Wellens Street after flames broke out early Thursday.
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Firefighters are on the scene in the 300 block of West Wellens Street after flames broke out early Thursday.
Gia Smith, a high school senior, said she was awake and studying for her final exams when she noticed flames at the home next door to hers in the Olney section of Philadelphia. Brandon Goldner reports on a fire that ripped through four rowhomes on West Wellens Street early Thursday morning.
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Olney High School boys basketball head coach Shakir Johnson is not only developing players at his alma mater, but outstanding young men. Krystle Rich reports.
Large flames ripped through an apartment building in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood Tuesday night.
Police say a minor was shot in the Olney section of North Philadelphia on Thursday morning.
A teenager was rushed to a local hospital after being shot in the Olney section of North Philadelphia on Thursday, police said.
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A 28-year-old man is charged with murder after a double shooting in North Philadelphia over the weekend, police said Tuesday.
Police are searching for an armed suspect who held a man at gunpoint and restrained a family with zip ties before stealing $1,000 during a home invasion in Olney Saturday night.
Philadelphia police are searching for an armed suspect who held a father at gunpoint, restrained a family with zip ties and stole $1,000 during a home invasion in Olney Saturday night.
Olney High School is cracking down on phone usage during school hours with newly installed cellphone lockers.
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A shooting turns into a wild ride to the hospital for an injured victim. It happened on the 5000 block of North Fairhill in Olney. Police say a 20-year-old man was shot in the stomach, then jumped into a passing postal truck trying to get to the hospital before pressing the gas pedal, forcing the postal driver to crash.
Fire crews are putting out hot spots after a fire damages four rowhomes in Olney. Our Chopper 3 was over the 5300 block of Mascher. A second alarm was called to bring in more manpower.
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Philadelphia police say a gunman robbed Shauna's Restaurant's owner in front of her three children last weekend in Olney. Josh Sanders reports.
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A peacock was spotted wandering the streets of North Philadelphia on Thursday morning. It was seen around Delphine and Cross streets in the Olney neighborhood. Members of ACCT Philly posted this photo of the beautiful bird on Instagram. It's still unclear where the peacock came from or how long it has been loose, but it is now safe and sound with a local rescue.
Philadelphia police are looking for help identifying three people who they say robbed a convenience store and fought a worker.
A 41-year-old man on a motor scooter is dead after hitting a traffic sign, a parked car, and a school bus in Olney Tuesday afternoon, Philadelphia police said.
A man riding a scooter is dead after losing control and crashing into a school bus in Philadelphia's Olney section Tuesday afternoon. Chopper 3 was over North 2nd Street and West Nedro Avenue where police crime tape blocked off the entire intersection. Police say a 41-year-old man was riding the scooter on the sidewalk when he crashed into a traffic light and then hit a parked car and the school bus which was stopped at the time.
The carjackings happened in Philadelphia's Olney section and at the Abington Shopping Center, police said.
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Dozens of kids and teenagers have been charged in connection with a brawl at Hersheypark on opening day.
Mike Gansey acknowledges that the Sixers are not currently a championship-caliber team.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
Police are looking for three male suspects accused of trying to blow up an ATM before robbing a convenience store in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood.
While many queer couples choose to live in the larger cities, there's a trend of couples moving to the suburbs.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
Police are looking for three male suspects accused of trying to blow up an ATM before robbing a convenience store in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood.
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Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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