Carjacking suspect fatally shot by Philly police after firing shots at officers
Jerome Cooper, a carjacking suspect, was shot and killed by Philadelphia police after firing shots at officers and leading them on a chase on Monday night.
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Jerome Cooper, a carjacking suspect, was shot and killed by Philadelphia police after firing shots at officers and leading them on a chase on Monday night.
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.
A man died Friday evening following a crash involving a motorcycle and car in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
DA Larry Krasner announced the charges of a 16-year-old boy in connection with multiple shootings, including one that killed the ringleader of the street gang, Young Bag Chasers.
A 50-year-old store owner of a Chinese restaurant in North Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood was stabbed Thursday evening.
A 25-year-old died after being shot multiple times in Philadephia's Olney neighborhood Friday afternoon.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Olney section left one teen dead and another critically injured early Monday morning, police said.
An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in a park in the Olney neighborhood Friday night.
Celeste Cline was overwhelmed with emotion as students and staff gathered inside her classroom to let her know how much she will be missed marking the end of her 52-year teaching career.
Loved ones, friends, colleagues and students gathered at Olney High School to honor 36-year-old educator Ondria Glaze.
On the lawn of Olney High School, armed with colorful balloons and heavy hearts, loved ones, friends, colleagues and students gathered to honor 36-year-old Ondria Glaze Monday evening. The special education teacher was beloved by everyone she met, colleagues said.
Terry Roberts, a guard for the Long Island Nets, the G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, was shot in the chest early Sunday morning on the 5900 block of North 5th Street.
Police said they responded to a shooting on the second floor of a boarding house on the 5400 block of North 5th Street just after 8 p.m.
U.S. Marshals captured Shane Pryor, the 17-year-old escaped prisoner, Sunday night in Philadelphia with the help of a Target employee.
The U.S. Marshals Service has taken Shane Pryor, the 17-year-old escaped prisoner, into custody after he spent five days on the run.
The new video released by the U.S. Marshals Service just before 5 p.m. shows Pryor caught on surveillance in a corner store about 90 minutes after he escaped custody.
The new video released by the U.S. Marshals Service just before 5 p.m. Friday shows Pryor caught on surveillance in a corner store about 90 minutes after he escaped custody.
Police say a man went into a salon on Fifth Street in Olney and said he had a gun, getting away with money. He is wanted in 7 other robberies within a mile of the salon, according to police.
A Philadelphia pizza shop employee said he's worried about his safety after a group of young men attacked and robbed him as he was closing his shop.
Philadelphia police said the group stole about $3,000.
Philadelphia police are looking for a group of men wanted for a couple of alleged crimes on the same day.
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.
Temperatures early Saturday morning will range from the mid-60s in Philadelphia to the mid-upper in the suburbs, especially north and west of the city.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for August 28, 2026.
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.
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.
Temperatures early Saturday morning will range from the mid-60s in Philadelphia to the mid-upper in the suburbs, especially north and west of the city.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and employer are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Victory Brewing Company's taproom in Philadelphia reopened Friday night after health officials said they found mice and roaches during an inspection earlier this week.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania officials are warning people about fake MyChart messages from scammers.
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.
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.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
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.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
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.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
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.
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.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
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.
Lawyers for Jerry Sandusky told a court one of his victims signed an affidavit recanting his testimony, court documents say.
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."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
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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 Philadelphia area can expect a beautiful weekend, but storms and hotter temperatures are coming. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, is wrapping up the August Quarterly, the country's oldest African American religious festival, this weekend. Meanwhile, a new museum exhibit honors the community's history and resilience.
A man was critically injured in a shooting in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia on Friday night, police say.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for a beautiful weekend in the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who, officials say, failed to help a man who was lying in the street before being hit by a car and killed.