Armed man fatally shot by Philadelphia police after firing shot and pursuit, authorities say
A Philadelphia police officer shot and killed a 47-year-old man in the Cobbs Creek section of the city Sunday evening, police said.
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A Philadelphia police officer shot and killed a 47-year-old man in the Cobbs Creek section of the city Sunday evening, police said.
An investigation is underway after police shot and killed an armed man in the Cobbs Creek section of West Philadelphia, police say.
For several days, Philadelphia police have been monitoring social media and keeping an eye on threats related to looting and other unrest in the city.
For several days, Philadelphia police have been monitoring social media and keeping an eye on threats related to looting and other unrest in the city.
Several weeks ago, a night of street racing and reckless driving paralyzed parts of Philadelphia. Here's the latest on Philadelphia police's investigation.
Police released surveillance video showing a man they say sexually assaulted a child on Chestnut Street in Center City.
A 51-year-old man was killed and another man was hurt after a shooting in Kensington Thursday morning.
Police say a neighbor stepped in after a dirt bike rider struck a highway patrol officer in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday night. The neighbor helped hold the biker at the scene before they were taken into custody.
Police said a neighbor helped the Philadelphia Highway Patrol officer take a suspect into custody after he was struck by the 22-year-old.
The Philadelphia Police Department said it's aware of social media posts encouraging looting and other criminal behavior on Wednesday night.
A 29-year-old man died after being shot multiple times in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon.
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.
Two Philadelphia Police officers were hurt and taken to the hospital while responding to a domestic violence call along East Mount Airy Avenue and Germantown Avenue.
Two Philadelphia Police officers were hurt and taken to the hospital while responding to a domestic violence call in Mount Airy. According to police, one officer hit his knee and the other hit his head on the ground while struggling with a suspect.
A 31-year-old man died after being shot multiple times in West Philadelphia Friday night.
One man has died as police continue to investigate a triple shooting in Frankford. Philadelphia police said three victims were found together at the intersection of Arrott and Leiper streets at around 9:45 p.m. Thursday. The man who died was shot multiple times in the chest and torso.
Philadelphia police said a woman was hit by an SUV early Friday morning in Tacony and the driver fled the scene.
Philadelphia police recognized Spencer Majett, 29, in the same neighborhood where they say he shot and killed a 23-year-old woman on Oct. 8.
Philadelphia police on Tuesday shot a man wanted for fatally shooting a woman in Kensington on Oct. 8, investigators said. The suspect is in critical but stable condition at the hospital, officials said.
Philadelphia police have released new surveillance video of two men wanted for shooting seven people last weekend in North Philadelphia. The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 19 at 11th and Cumberland. Police are looking for a late model charcoal gray Nissan Altima with tinted rear and side windows. It also had 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.
Police are looking to identify two suspects in connection with a shooting in North Philadelphia on Oct. 19 that injured seven people.
Philadelphia Police said a 26-year-old man was shot multiple times after leaving the Culebra II Smoke & Vape Shop along the 3600 block of North 5th Street late Saturday night. According to Inspector D F Pace, the victim was approached by three or four men and shot multiple times at close range, though police don't yet know how many of those men had guns.
A motorcyclist died following a multi-car crash near Bustleton Avenue and Tomlinson Road in Northeast Philadelphia Saturday.
According to police, the person of interest is described as a man with a medium to heavy build, somewhere between the ages of 35 to 45. Police add the suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
A 33-year-old man died after being shot in the chest in an AutoZone parking lot in West Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner is announcing a conviction in a first-degree murder case dating back to July 2020.
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.
Philadelphia police confirmed 29-year-old Alhassane Barry was the off-duty officer killed in a shooting on Sunday morning.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner is announcing a conviction in a first-degree murder case dating back to July 2020.
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.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner is announcing a conviction in a first-degree murder case dating back to July 2020.
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.
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.