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In stunning and emotional testimony, former Philadelphia police Inspector Daniel Castro admits he took part in a series of strong armed extotion attempts, and later lied about it when confronted by the FBI.
An FBI informant was undergoing cross-examination on Wednesday in the case of former Philadelphia police inspector Daniel Castro (left), charged with corruption.
Assistant US attorney Salvatore Astolfi says James Gautieri homed in on a police helicopter near Northeast Philadelphia Airport and flashed the cockpit many times, hitting Lt. Anthony Ginaldi (left) right in the eyes.
Philadelphia police inspector Castro had lost $90,000 to a business associate, but informant Rony Moshe says Castro wanted to get $150,000 back for his trouble. And, says Moshe, they were using some muscle to get it.
Police say a drive-by shooting in west Philadelphia has killed one man and wounded two others.
Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey says the time has come for a stepped-up police role in city schools, and he says a plan is being drawn up to expand the presence of officers there.
Two boys were horsing around in a vacant lot in Mantua when the gun that had went off, injuring a 12-year-old.
Acting on a tip from a person of interest, police recovered the suspected car involved in the fatal accident but wouldn't say where the car was found.
The initial investigation led authorities to believe that the child was sleeping with the mother and she may have rolled on top of the baby, according to police.
Philadelphia Police are working to identify and arrest a burglar they say has been passing off a a school security guard.
Philadelphia City Council, which controls the purse strings of the city's government, apparently has no problem with the $60,000 salary hike given to police commissioner Charles Ramsey to keep him from fleeing to Chicago.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey is not leaving the City of Brotherly Love to take over the police department in Chicago.
A high-speed police chase that began in Delaware County ended in Philadelphia's Kingsessing section Tuesday night killing one person and injuring several others.
Tuesday was the kickoff to the 25th annual "Battle of The Badges" that pits Philadelphia police officers against firefighters to see which service can lose the most weight in 13 weeks.
A former Philadelphia police officer has pleaded guilty to corruption, and his partner is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday, after they were caught in a sting allegedly trying to rob a drug courier.
Philadelphia police are investigating the daring daytime robbery of the store in which one of the store's employees was duct-taped to a chair and sexually assaulted
Stephen Sheller says his daughter was driving his car in West Philadelphia last week when she was pulled over for an expired registration and the car impounded.
Police say at least two suspects asked Lamont for $20, he did not give them any money and they followed him for several blocks before shooting him just steps away from his home.
Philadelphia Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a teenage girl at knife point.
One person is dead after a two car crash in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood. Police say alcohol may have played a role.
A 38-year-old Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for two vicious robberies in 2008. One victim, a 60-year-old woman, was nearly killed.
Philadelphia police have arrested a woman who led officers on a chase down I-95 in Bucks County Monday afternoon.
Philadelphia Police have welcomed the department's newest recruits -- the four-legged kind who will soon be a part of the reinstated Mounted Unit, which is expected to be up and running later this year.
The DA's office will be going through all DUI cases from September 2009 through November 2010 by hand to identify cases in which the incorrectly calibrated breathalyzers were used.
A cab driver is being questioned in connection with a hit and run in the Port Richmond neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Temperatures drop to the 50s in the Philadelphia region on Thursday after hitting a record high on Wednesday.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played the heroes Wednesday to deliver the Phillies a 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals.
Two people, including an off-duty Philly police officer, were injured in a small plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, sources said.
Temperatures drop to the 50s in the Philadelphia region on Thursday after hitting a record high on Wednesday.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Two people, including an off-duty Philly police officer, were injured in a small plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, sources said.
Police say cash-trap devices were found on ATMs in at least nine banks and stores in Philadelphia.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Surveillance video released by police shows a man talking with the bus driver and then appearing to punch them on Feb. 21.
Police said someone called in a bomb threat to Willingboro High School on Tuesday.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played the heroes Wednesday to deliver the Phillies a 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter delivered a masterpiece in his long-awaited MLB debut Tuesday night against the Nationals
Along the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Boathouse Row holds the history of American rowing but continues to evolve.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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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 says the temps will drop into the 50s on Thursday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
The spectacular launch marked the first piloted moonshot since the end of the Apollo program 53 years ago.
The president, in his roughly 19-minute address from the White House, said the U.S. will hit Iran "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks.
A small plane crashed in a Northeast Philadelphia park on Wednesday. Two people were injured in the crash, but many say it could've been worse.
Thirteen people die each day waiting for an organ transplant, and the need for more donors is highlighted during National Donate Life Month, which begins Wednesday.