Philadelphia leaders, police ask neighbors to provide input for city safety plan
Philadelphia city and police leaders are seeking input from the public as they put together a five-year safety plan.
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Philadelphia city and police leaders are seeking input from the public as they put together a five-year safety plan.
Mayor Cherelle Parker said the pillars of the plan are prevention, intervention and enforcement. The plan follows her executive order declaring a public safety emergency in the city.
The goal of "Good Night Lights" at Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia is to brighten up the day for seriously ill kids going through treatment at the hospital.
Starting Wednesday, officers in the Philadelphia Police Department will trade in the powder blue shirts for new midnight blue shirts.
Philadelphia Police Inspector D F Pace said PPD officers and Delaware River Port Authority Police responded to a call of a person shot at the base of the Ben Franklin Bridge just before the on-ramp on Interstate 676 around 10 p.m. on Saturday.
Detectives said the incident started with an argument earlier in the day between the woman and the gunman
Featuring daredevil motorcycle demonstrations and performances from Philadelphia police and fire, the Hero Thrill Show will raise funds for tuition for the children of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
Mark Baker was a police officer in Philadelphia before moving to York County, Pennsylvania, where he was shot and killed on Wednesday.
Investigators are working to identify a body found in a stolen car left on a residential block in North Philadelphia. Ross DiMattei reports.
Philadelphia police are still searching for a suspect accused of shooting a Frankford market employee in the face before stealing money from him late Sunday night.
Philadelphia police are looking for a dark SUV that they say was involved in a deadly hit-and-run on Roosevelt Boulevard on Sunday morning.
Police say the driver of a Dodge Durango fled the scene after hitting a Ford pickup truck Sunday morning.
Police released surveillance video asking the public for help with identifying a man believed to be connected to a deadly 2019 shooting in West Philly.
Loved ones gathered in North Philadelphia to honor Sgt. Jaime Roman, who died from a gunshot wound he sustained on the job.
The School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Police Department are teaming up to help students who experience traumatic events outside of the classroom heal.
The program will provide an in-school support system for students who experience trauma outside of school. The program will be piloted at 15 schools this year with the ultimate goal of being rolled out citywide next school year.
Over a dozen members of an auto theft ring that stole and resold cars in four states have been indicted, officials say.
The attorney general of New Jersey announced 13 people were charged with racketeering, burglary and other crimes as part of a multi-state auto theft ring operating out of Camden. According to prosecutors, the ring is connected to the homicide of Philadelphia police officer Richard Mendez.
Officer Craig Romanczuk, a Philadelphia school safety officer, is out of the hospital and recovering at home two months after he was shot in the line of duty in June. He received a hero's sendoff as he left the hospital.
At the Youth Violence Prevention Basketball game at the Christy Rec Center on Wednesday, Philadelphia police officers connected with kids through basketball. Reporter Siafa Lewis has the story from West Philadelphia.
Mayor Cherelle Parker was joined by Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and other city leaders as she announced a significant labor update related to Philadelphia police.
Philadelphia police have charged Zaakir McClendon, 20, in connection with the shooting that killed Nicolas Elizalde in 2022.
Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects who they say robbed multiple people at gunpoint near Broad Street in July.
A second person has been arrested for a shooting in Philadelphia that killed three people in July.
Philadelphia police say they have arrested a second suspect in connection with the deadly mass shooting in Grays Ferry on July 7, but they are still looking for more people.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
Police said Sister Paul Mercedes Perreca was killed in a hit-and-run on Jan. 9, 2006, at Cottman Avenue and Hawthorne Street.
Bucks County's newly sworn-in sheriff is terminating his predecessor's agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
An elementary school in the Bristol Borough School District was evacuated Wednesday after a gas leak.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
Police said Sister Paul Mercedes Perreca was killed in a hit-and-run on Jan. 9, 2006, at Cottman Avenue and Hawthorne Street.
Bucks County's newly sworn-in sheriff is terminating his predecessor's agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
An elementary school in the Bristol Borough School District was evacuated Wednesday after a gas leak.
Highs will hit the 50s Wednesday in the Philadelphia region, but we'll have a chance of snow and rain at night.
Police said Sister Paul Mercedes Perreca was killed in a hit-and-run on Jan. 9, 2006, at Cottman Avenue and Hawthorne Street.
Bucks County's newly sworn-in sheriff is terminating his predecessor's agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
An elementary school in the Bristol Borough School District was evacuated Wednesday after a gas leak.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
The 20th annual Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Lemon Ball will raise awareness and funds for critical research and recognize amazing childhood cancer heroes.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
New Jersey is suing a recycling company over a series of fires at scrap metal yards in Camden.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Brian Daboll and Todd Monken are some of the candidates who could become the next offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Phillies acquired Chase Shugart in a trade with the Pirates, days after Pittsburgh designated the pitcher for assignment.
The Eagles have fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, two days after the Birds' loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Temple University assistant men's basketball coach Bill Courtney has died suddenly, the school announced Tuesday. He was 55.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Bristol's Snyder-Girotti Elementary School was evacuated on Wednesday after a gas leak in the utility room. Students were reunited with parents at the nearby Grundy ice rink.
In just a few weeks, the Philadelphia Flower Show will bloom inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The theme for the 2026 show is "Rooted: Origins of American Gardening," and will bring to life "the personal stories, cultural traditions, and horticultural inspiration that connect us to plants, each other, and shape how we garden today," the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society said.
A three-story rowhome caught fire in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Wednesday morning at the intersection of North Lee Street and East Cambria Street. No one was hurt and the Fire Marshal is investigating.
Temple University assistant men's basketball coach Bill Courtney has died suddenly, the school announced Tuesday. He was 55.
Firefighters described the hazardous but ultimately successful firefight at the Brighton Towers high-rise building in Atlantic City after a fire broke out Wednesday morning. Wakisha Bailey reports.