17-year-old girl shot and killed in Southwest Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that killed a 17-year-old girl near the 7000 block of Elmwood Avenue on Friday night.
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Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that killed a 17-year-old girl near the 7000 block of Elmwood Avenue on Friday night.
A police officer, riding a dirt bike, has been rushed to a hospital after getting hit by a car in Southwest Philadelphia. This happened around 4 p.m. Chopper 3 was over the intersection of South 61st Street and Woodland Avenue. A police spokesperson said the officer's injuries are not serious.
A Philadelphia officer is expected to be treated and released from the hospital after being struck by a car while riding a dirt bike in Southwest Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
A Philadelphia jury returned a mixed verdict Thursday in the trial involving three retired Philadelphia Police Department homicide detectives accused of lying under oath during the 2016 retrial of exoneree Anthony Wright.
Philadelphia police said an officer who was shot last week outside Friends Hospital in Crescentville was accidentally shot by his own partner. The officers were taking Aaron Rainey to the hospital last Thursday when they say Rainey tried to grab an officer's gun. That's when one officer shot and killed Rainey. He also fired a shot that hit his partner in his bulletproof vest.
A police officer was released from the hospital after he was shot outside Friends Hospital in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday.
Prosecutors allege former detectives Martin Devlin, Manuel Santiago and Frank Jaster-Zambesky lied under oath and were rushing to solve the 1991 murder mystery of 77-year-old Louise Talley.
Officers and children on Tuesday remembered fallen officer Lauretha Vaird, a Philadelphia police officer who was killed on the job in 1996.
Philadelphia police officers and children gathered in Feltonville Tuesday to paint and remember Lauretha Vaird, who died in the line of duty in 1996.
The Philadelphia police officer's vest prevented serious injury as he was shot just an inch above the bottom of the vest, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
A Philadelphia officer has been released from the hospital after he was shot near Friends Hospital, officials said. He was spared a more serious injury because of his bulletproof vest, police said.
Philadelphia police shot a man in the shoulder while he was holding a rifle in Point Breeze Wednesday, police officials said. The man is in critical condition, according to police.
Members of the Philadelphia SWAT team gathered on Thursday in Northeast Philadelphia to remember one of their own. The family of Police Sgt. James O'Connor was on-hand to celebrate and remember him, five years after he was killed in the line of duty. He was killed on March 13, 2020, while serving a warrant. In January of this year, two suspects pleaded guilty to charges related to his death.
Organized in 1996, the Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums Band has one primary mission - to honor those lost. A fixture at law enforcement and firefighter funerals, this weekend, they'll be walking the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Jim Donovan reports.
A man died and a teen was injured in a shooting in the Logan section of Philadelphia Wednesday evening, police said.
There is a search for a road rage shooting suspect. Philadelphia Police are trying to track down this man driving a gray Honda Civic. He is wanted in connection with a road rage shooting that left two victims hurt. The shooting happened Monday night at the intersection of 42nd and Girard Avenue in the East Parkside neighborhood. If you have any information contact police.
News of the theft comes as the Portal, which has been offline for several weeks, is due to come back on after recent maintenance and upgrades.
Philadelphia police are searching for several men they say vandalized the Union League building in Center City.
A man faces charges after he fired a shot at a Philadelphia officer during a traffic stop in East Germantown Monday, police said.
A suspected carjacker is in custody after a wild chain of events happened in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park Tuesday morning, according to police.
Philadelphia leaders on Monday shared an update on their efforts to clean up Kensington and make the neighborhood safer.
Philadelphia leaders on Monday shared an update on their efforts to clean up Kensington, saying homicides and shootings have fallen and police have seized millions of dollars worth of drugs.
Philadelphia detectives are asking for help identifying the people seen in these images. After the Eagles Super Bowl game celebrations, these men set a bonfire at the intersection of 12th and Market around 1 a.m. The fire was extinguished by police and firefighters and no injuries were reported. If you recognize anyone, Philly police would like to hear from you.
Police are searching for a person of interest in connection with the death of a man in May 2022 in Philadelphia's Tioga neighborhood.
Family members, friends and fellow law enforcement officers gathered in Philadelphia Tuesday to remember Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald, a Temple University police officer who was killed in the line of duty two years ago.
Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
The signature summer fundraiser celebrates its golden anniversary this year, marking 50 years of unforgettable performances and magical nights under the stars in Fairmount Park. By HughE Dillon
Philadelphia police confirmed 29-year-old Alhassane Barry was the off-duty officer killed in a shooting on Sunday morning.
Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
Bucks County officials say Maria Bernarda Popol Garcia was killed by her boyfriend, who fled to Honduras after slashing her throat.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
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
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.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Ja'Kobi Lane had a 16-yard touchdown catch during a promising night for Ravens rookie receivers, and Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in the preseason opener for both teams.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
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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.
Police are responding to the attempted theft of an ATM at a 7-Eleven store at Tyson and Rowland avenues in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia.
Opening statements are expected to start Tuesday in a landmark trial involving several state attorneys general and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.
Crews were called to a burning home on Orianna Street in North Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
The Oxford borough council voted 5-2 on Monday night to disband the town's police department. Officers will merge into the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department.
A 1-year-old boy is back safe with his family after being abducted in a stolen car in Philadelphia.