Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide After Collision With Off-Duty Philadelphia Officer
Louis Vogwill, 59, is charged with vehicular homicide in connection to the death of Philadelphia Police Officer Lamar Poole Sr.
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Louis Vogwill, 59, is charged with vehicular homicide in connection to the death of Philadelphia Police Officer Lamar Poole Sr.
Authorities say it was around 4 p.m. Sunday when 12th district officer Lamar Poole was hit.
Officers arrived at the 5500 block of Walnut Street around 3:00 a.m. to respond to a reported break-in.
The Philadelphia Police department is working to attract more minorities and women.
Police responded to a call of shots being fired on the 100 block of East Pastorius Street in East Germantown on Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Police department is hoping to improve its community policing efforts by rolling out the innovative form of training.
Investigators say 32-year old Sergeant Rafael Ali was going well over the 35 mile an hour speed limit before crashing.
Police say it happened in the Winding section of 6100 block of Henry Avenue near Dupont around midnight Saturday.
It happened around 1 a.m. Saturday in the 5400 block of Norfolk Street.
It happened around 10:30 p.m. Friday in the 2400 block of West Firth Street.
Philadelphia Police detectives are investigating after someone spray painted a plaque honoring a fallen officer who died almost 50 years ago.
Internal Affairs has taken over the investigation.
It happened just after 1:30 pm.m. when the man entered the bank, and handed the teller a demand note.
Eighty-year-old Han Tak Lee was exonerated and freed last year after a judge ruled the arson science used to convict him had been debunked. Prosecutors appealed, saying that other evidence pointed to his guilt.
Komen Philadelphia teamed up with the Philadelphia Police Department on Tuesday to honor Team Pink Cuffs, a group of Philly cops that have raised thousands to cure breast cancer.
Myasia Mcfarland went missing on Sunday around 5:10 pm from her home on the 300 block of West Milne street.
It happened just before 1 a.m. Sunday outside of a bar at 10th and West Cumberland Streets.
It happened shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday in the 5700 block of Cherry Street.
A former Philadelphia police officer has been sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing drugs and money while he was in uniform.
As the city continues to work on a plan for police officers and other city employees during papal weekend, police officers are concerned over where they are going to stay and for how long.
The shooting happened just after 11:30pm Monday in the 5400 block of Howland Street.
It happened around 2:30 a.m. Monday along Roosevelt Boulevard near Adams and Whitaker Avenues.
It happened around 4 a.m. Sunday at 4th and Lombard Streets in the Society Hill section of the city.
It happened around 3 a.m. Saturday in the 7300 block of Revere Street.
"Ballistic evidence on the scene indicates that the shooter fired at least three shots from a semi-automatic weapon," says Chief Inspector Scott Small.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region is going to be very similar to Wednesday, with just a few more clouds.
Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup, will play against the Ivory Coast in Philadelphia on Thursday.
Derek Hill hit a two-out, two-run pinch-hit home run in the ninth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies past the Washington Nationals, 5-4 on Wednesday night.
A massive fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania, has forced nearby residents to evacuate their homes Wednesday night.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
A massive fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania, has forced nearby residents to evacuate their homes Wednesday night.
Richard and Rita Zajko were killed inside their home in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania, on New Year's Eve in 2022.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region is going to be very similar to Wednesday, with just a few more clouds.
Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup, will play against the Ivory Coast in Philadelphia on Thursday.
Derek Hill hit a two-out, two-run pinch-hit home run in the ninth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies past the Washington Nationals, 5-4 on Wednesday night.
A massive fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania, has forced nearby residents to evacuate their homes Wednesday night.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
A man was arrested after leading police on a miles-long chase in Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia man is facing charges after he allegedly met a student at Abington Township Senior High School and assaulted her.
Through July 4, the Wawa Welcome America Festival will host concerts, block parties, fireworks, parades and more across Philadelphia.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
A 37-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly damaged and stole Pride flags along Kings Highway in Haddonfield, police said.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
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.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup, will play against the Ivory Coast in Philadelphia on Thursday.
Derek Hill hit a two-out, two-run pinch-hit home run in the ninth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies past the Washington Nationals, 5-4 on Wednesday night.
Kyle Schwarber was out of the Phillies' lineup Wednesday for a second straight day against the Nationals, but he returned in the ninth inning to pinch hit in the team's 5-4 win.
The 2026 Men's World Cup may be centered around the stadiums, but some Philadelphia business owners say the tournament's impact is being felt well beyond the sports complex.
The Philadelphia 76ers selected Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. with the 22nd overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft Tuesday night.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a mostly sunny Thursday.
For the sixth straight year, Super Bowl champion and Birds legend Jason Kelce hosted his annual fundraiser for Eagles Autism Foundation in Sea Isle City.
It's unclear how the fire in Allentown started, but nearby residents have been asked to evacuate their homes.
With a population of about 150,000, Curaçao showed up in big numbers Wednesday at the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Wednesday night.