Philadelphia Police Apprehend Escaped Prisoner
Philadelphia police have apprehended an escaped prisoner in Germantown Sunday evening.
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Philadelphia police have apprehended an escaped prisoner in Germantown Sunday evening.
A Philadelphia police officer is now home recovering with his wife and two small children after being shot in the shoulder early Friday morning
Philadelphia police say they've pulled out all the stops to find the man dubbed "the Kensington strangler." The deaths of at least two women have been attributed to the attacker, who chokes his victims.
Thirteen firefighters and one police officer lost their lives in the line of duty during the Friedlander Leather Remnants factory fire on December 21st and 22nd, 1910, after walls collapsed on first responders.
This was a big class of honorees: 70 officers (two honored twice) -- so many, in fact, that they ran out of awards.
Tyrone Wiggins, 51, categorically denied he ever raped or sexually assaulted the woman, who is now 25.
Philadelphia police are investigating the latest death of a woman in the city's Kensington section.
The victim says she had called defendant Tyrone Wiggins her mentor, "godfather," even "father" at times. He was her karate instructior, a family friend, and a police officer.
Philadelphia police were investigating the death of a 45-year-old man at a shipyard in south Philadelphia on Sunday night.
Federal authorities allege that business owner Bassam Salaheldein conspired to pay bribes to police for himself and others.
Philadelphia police have arrested five Liberian men accused of running a phony moneymaking swindle.
The Penn's Landing Blue Cross River Rink opened for business on Friday. And plenty of people were there to give the ice a whirl.
Philadelphia police are looking for the man they say is responsible for a series of sex attacks on women in Center City on Saturday evening.
There's shock and concern on the North Philadelphia campus of Temple University over rape allegations against two athletes.
The Boyle family knows far too well the meaning of service and sacrifice. Four Boyles have dedicated a total of more than 75 years to Philadelphia's Police Department.
City Council has now chosen a date in early December for a hearing to discuss the increasingly tense relations between Philadelphia police and residents.
Philadelphia police say another woman has come forward to report a crime that may be tied to the strangler who has killed two women in Kensington and attacked a third.
Philadelphia police and the FBI have made one of the largest heroin seizures in local history, in the Crescentville section of the city.
An exclusive CBS I-Team Investigation has revealed 20 Philadelphia police patrol cars are now being repaired for cracks in their frames.
Philadelphia police may be tracking a serial killer and rapist in Kensington.
A fire department spokesman said Motorola was trying to fix a glitch affecting screens in the radio room but added that all radios and portable phones in trucks were working.
Jury deliberations resume this morning in the case of a 63-year-old health club member charged with assaulting police after she refused to give up a spin cycle seat in South Philadelphia early this year.
Commissioner Ramsey (in photo) says Patrolman William Haviland, 42, is being fired after he was seen in a bar Sunday night, drinking in uniform and on duty.
A Philadelphia police officer has been suspended for allegedly driving drunk while on duty.
High-ranking Philadelphia police officer Daniel Castro, who was arrested last week after a federal indictment was unsealed, has pleaded not guilty to extortion and bribery charges.
After a harsh winter, potholes are emerging across Philadelphia, frustrating drivers and prompting city officials to push for new solutions.
Police say a father and son in Bensalem each possessed multiple images of child porn on their computer and phone.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness was stabbed by a suspect who had previously been banned from the gym.
A three-day hockey tradition continues this week in Delaware County as the Finland-USA Exchange kicks off.
Two people, including an off-duty Philly police officer, were injured in a small plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, sources said.
After a harsh winter, potholes are emerging across Philadelphia, frustrating drivers and prompting city officials to push for new solutions.
Police say a father and son in Bensalem each possessed multiple images of child porn on their computer and phone.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness was stabbed by a suspect who had previously been banned from the gym.
After a harsh winter, potholes are emerging across Philadelphia, frustrating drivers and prompting city officials to push for new solutions.
Police say a father and son in Bensalem each possessed multiple images of child porn on their computer and phone.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness was stabbed by a suspect who had previously been banned from the gym.
A three-day hockey tradition continues this week in Delaware County as the Finland-USA Exchange kicks off.
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Philadelphia is aiming to pack 1 million meals on Holy Thursday to help feed families in need.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
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 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.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
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.
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.
A three-day hockey tradition continues this week in Delaware County as the Finland-USA Exchange kicks off.
Tyson Foerster returns to the Flyers' lineup after missing nearly 50 games with an arm injury as the team continues its playoff push.
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.
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.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness in the Cedarbrook Plaza was stabbed multiple times Thursday afternoon by a banned customer.
One study found that about 40% of U.S. adults with autism are unemployed.
A national memorial dedicated to Gen. George Washington attracts thousands of visitors every year. Leaders say it's a place that tells the story of America over the last 250 years. Nikki DeMentri reports.
A 17-year-old uncle of a 3-year-old boy critically wounded in a possible accidental shooting in a South Philadelphia home has been charged, prosecutors said Thursday.
A spring break tradition continues in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, this week as the Finland-USA Exchange brings the Haverford Hawks and the Viikingit Club of Helsinki together in more ways than just on the ice. Nikki DeMentri reports.