Philadelphia police and kids remember officer who died, celebrate her legacy
Philadelphia police officers and children gathered in Feltonville Tuesday to paint and remember Lauretha Vaird, who died in the line of duty in 1996.
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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.
Philadelphia police said two victims shot along the 3800 block of Wallace Street early Sunday morning were a husband and wife.
Philadelphia police are looking for two suspects they said hit a police officer in the head Sunday night during Super Bowl celebrations. They said it happened just before 11 p.m. at Broad and Chestnut streets. They also said the suspect in green was wearing a number 6 Eagles jersey and the other man was in all black.
A police officer is recovering after he was shot in the hand Tuesday night in North Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia police officer is recovering after he was shot in the hand by a man who crashed his car and fired at other officers after fleeing a traffic stop, officials said. Jan Carabeo has the latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
A Philadelphia police officer is "doing well" after he was shot in the hand while on duty Tuesday night, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
Former detective James Pitts was sentenced to serve at least 2 and a half years after being accused of roughing up a suspect to coerce a false confession in a 2010 murder case.
The key to Friday's parade is to celebrate responsibly, unlike these fans on Sunday night. Philadelphia police released this video on Tuesday. After the Super Bowl win, a large group of people tore down the traffic lights at Juniper and Market streets. Police said three traffic light poles were damaged beyond repair. If you recognize anyone involved in this crime, call Philadelphia police.
Philadelphia police said nine people were arrested, including five for assaulting officers, after Eagles fans flooded the streets following the Birds' win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
New York again prevented the Philadelphia Phillies from gaining ground in the NL wild card race with a 10-3 win Saturday.
Dozens of protesters rallied outside Saturday's Ed Sheeran concert in Philadelphia, prompting some fans to adjust their plans.
Olympian Dominique Dawes said she wants to create a healthier culture within gymnastics.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
The suspect has been identified in a deadly shooting that happened outside a Wawa location in Toms River on Friday.
Dozens of protesters rallied outside Saturday's Ed Sheeran concert in Philadelphia, prompting some fans to adjust their plans.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women.
New York again prevented the Philadelphia Phillies from gaining ground in the NL wild card race with a 10-3 win Saturday.
Olympian Dominique Dawes said she wants to create a healthier culture within gymnastics.
Dozens of protesters rallied outside Saturday's Ed Sheeran concert in Philadelphia, prompting some fans to adjust their plans.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
Police believe a social media beef might have led to a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in East Germantown Friday night.
Archaeology students from Penn are joining community members to uncover the history of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philly that was demolished decades ago in the name of urban renewal.
Olympian Dominique Dawes said she wants to create a healthier culture within gymnastics.
The suspect has been identified in a deadly shooting that happened outside a Wawa location in Toms River on Friday.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
North Wildwood police say a man drowned in the ocean near Second Avenue on Wednesday.
The shooting happened around 7:20 a.m. Friday at the convenience store at the corner of Route 37 and Garfield Avenue, prosecutors said.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
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
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
New York again prevented the Philadelphia Phillies from gaining ground in the NL wild card race with a 10-3 win Saturday.
Olympian Dominique Dawes said she wants to create a healthier culture within gymnastics.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for September 18, 2026.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
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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.
MS NOW, CNN and Politico staffers were turned away from the White House on Saturday morning, the networks said, one day after President Trump said he was banning the three outlets from the property.
The Eagles are heading into Week 2 vs. the Titans without their Pro Bowl left guard. So how will the team replace Landon Dickerson?
The suspect has been identified in a deadly shooting that happened outside a Wawa location in Toms River, New Jersey, on Friday morning.
The Philadelphia area can expect a rainy Sunday, and the weather will start to feel more like fall this week. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters rallied outside NRG Station in South Philadelphia Saturday ahead of Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field. Some fans said they changed their plans because of the expected protests.