Good Samaritan Jumps Into Action After Phila. Police Sergeant Struck By Suspected Drunk Driver
The impact threw the Sergeant 15 feet, and knocked him out of one of his shoes.
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The impact threw the Sergeant 15 feet, and knocked him out of one of his shoes.
Authorities say a man in his thirties was found laying on the side of the road with blunt force trauma to the back of his head near Broad Street & Lycoming Streets in the Hunting Park section of the city.
It happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of West Lehigh Avenue and North Mascher Street in the city's Fairhill neighborhood.
It happened around 2 a.m. Saturday outside the Blue Martini near 2nd and Market Streets.
Wednesday marked the inaugural First Responder Appreciation Day -- where community groups said thank you to police, firefighters and medics across Philadelphia. Dozens of businesses participated in the grassroots effort.
Philadelphia Police confirm that former commissioner John F. Timoney has died.
Police say no weapon has been recovered and no arrests have been made at this point.
It happened shortly before 7 a.m. Sunday at 26th and Sedgley Streets.
It happened around 3:30 a.m. Sunday on the campus of Temple University at Broad and Norris Streets.
Philadelphia Police say a male who was found lying unconscious on the highway last month has been identified.
Police say a 34-year-old man was attacked around 2:30 a.m. Saturday at the corner of Bustleton Avenue and Red Lion Road.
It happened around 1:45 a.m. Saturday along the 1200 block of South 9th Street.
Two six-year-old children were shot this week in Philadelphia.
Investigators say he requested and received the pictures online.
Thirty-two people have been charged in what Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams called a massive auto theft operation.
A quick-thinking officer may have saved the victim's life.
People at the Back The Blue rally cheered on and saluted the officers as they passed by.
Police say a man was shot while parking his car with his two young children inside the vehicle.
The victim had been filling up a motorcycle with gas.
The free locks are being given as part of a new city law requiring safe storage for guns and to help promote National Night Out on Tuesday.
Several people share their view of the Philadelphia Police during the DNC protests.
As the Democratic National Convention drew toward a close Thursday afternoon, Philadelphia police reported making a four-day total of only 11 arrests, and police and protesters alike were credited with showing restraint and courtesy.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross says his officers already have their hands full, but they're on alert for any other kinds of protests.
15-year-old Brandon Combs played "The Star Spangled Banner" on his trumpet for Philadelphia Police on patrol at City Hall.
The heat is proving to be a formidable foe for Philadelphia police officers patrolling the streets during Democratic National Convention protests.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Saturday and Sunday will be cool with lows in the 40s and highs in the low 60s.
Get Cafe is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees.
Zack Wheeler struck out eight over six innings and Bryson Stott homered as the Phillies win fourth straight game.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
Saturday and Sunday will be cool with lows in the 40s and highs in the low 60s.
The 10-year, $3 billion plan would close 17 Philadelphia public schools and renovate 169 others.
Get Cafe is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees.
Get Cafe is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
Road closures and parking restrictions were in effect around Philadelphia City Hall Friday as thousands gathered to mark International Workers' Day.
A controversial $3 billion plan that would close 17 public schools in the city was passed Thursday, but councilmembers say the fight is far from over.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
Memorial Day weekend is only three weeks away, but some New Jersey beaches are still in rough shape because of extreme erosion.
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare are set to open a new regional campus in Atlantic City, N.J., in August 2029.
Eighteen lottery players from New Jersey and seven from Pennsylvania won Powerball lottery prizes worth $1 million or $2 million in Wednesday night's drawing.
Nearly two years after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, family is keeping their legacy alive by supporting causes that were important to the brothers.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
Zack Wheeler struck out eight over six innings and Bryson Stott homered as the Phillies win fourth straight game.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Golf fans in Philadelphia had the opportunity to see the Wanamaker Trophy and practice their swing at a pop-up PGA Championship event.
Kyle Schwarber hit a tying double with two outs in the ninth inning, Alec Bohm delivered with his glove and bat in the 10th, and the Phillies defeated the Giants 6-5 to sweep their split doubleheader.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Both days will be cool with lows in the 40s and highs in the low 60s but more sunshine will be around on Sunday. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Demonstrators marched with signs and banners after gathering for speeches. They called on lawmakers to raise the minimum wage, increase taxes on the wealthy and expand access to healthcare. Ross DiMattei reports.
A Montgomery County, Pennsylvania coffee shop is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees. Kerri Corrado reports.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training. Krystle Rich reports.
A weakening cold front will pass through the area Friday night around midnight with a few showers, knocking the temperatures back even further for the weekend. Bill Kelly has the forescast.