Ex-Penn Professor Who Killed Wife Reaches Settlement With Estate
Rafael Robb pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the 2006 death of his wife Ellen.
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Rafael Robb pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the 2006 death of his wife Ellen.
A former Penn professor who beat his wife to death while she was wrapping Christmas presents will serve his full prison term.
Rafael Robb, the former Penn professor who beat his wife to death, "should stay in prison until he's served every minute of his ten-year sentence."
While pension funds are typically immune from creditors there is the exception of divorce.
A Montgomery County jury awarded the estate of Ellen Gregory Robb more than $124 million in a "wrongful death" civil trial. Rafael Robb is nearing the end of his 5-10 year sentence for voluntary manslaughter.
Former Penn professor Rafael Robb, who pleaded guilty to the 2006 murder of his wife, has been ordered to pay their daughter more than $124 million.
The estate of Ellen Gregory Robb is suing admitted killer Rafael Robb for substantial compensatory and punitive damages under Pennsylvania's Wrongful Death and Survival Act.
The state House has passed and sent to the Senate a bill to ensure that victims or their representatives have a voice when someone who committed a violent crime against them is up for parole.
The family of Ellen Robb, who was beaten to death inside her Upper Merion home more than six years ago by her husband - a former Penn economics professor - has started a foundation to raise awareness about domestic violence.
Sources tell KYW Newsradio that the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole has voted to rescind the parole for former University of Pennsylvania economics professor Dr. Rafael Robb.
After a meeting with the chairman of the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, the brother of Ellen Gregory-Robb says he's optimistic that his sister's killer will not go free next Monday as planned.
The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole will finally hear from the family of Ellen Robb. Her husband, former Penn Professor Rafael Robb, bludgeoned her to death more than six years ago.
State representative Mike Vereb calls the planned release later this month of Rafael Robb "unconscionable," "a travesty," and "mockery of justice."
Ellen Robb's family is calling on the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole to reconsider its decision regarding former Penn professor Rafael Robb.
Two people were arrested in connection with the death of Amadou Thiam in South Philadelphia, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
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The New England Patriots are adding a weapon for quarterback Drake Maye, signing free agent wide receiver Romeo Doubs.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Philadelphia has hit 80 degrees for the first time in 2026, the earliest the city has reached the mark since March 9, 2016.
The fire broke out at a rowhome in the 1600 block of Ellsworth Street in Philadelphia's Point Breeze section.
Two people were arrested in connection with the death of Amadou Thiam in South Philadelphia, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
Officials said Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, who are both from Bucks County, hoped to carry out a bigger attack than the Boston Marathon bombing.
Two people were arrested in connection with the death of Amadou Thiam in South Philadelphia, police say.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
A man accused of murder in Chester County had interacted with police officers hours before the killing, according to court documents.
The fire broke out at a rowhome in the 1600 block of Ellsworth Street in Philadelphia's Point Breeze section.
The family of a teenager who appeared to be put in a chokehold during a protest against ICE in Quakertown is speaking out.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
After losing the ability to walk, Onaliese Cosme fought her way back onto the soccer pitch at Deptford High School in New Jersey.
There are several challenges in the investigation into the March 4 explosion at a Logan Township cocoa processing facility, officials say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
The New England Patriots are adding a weapon for quarterback Drake Maye, signing free agent wide receiver Romeo Doubs.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
James Harden scored 21 points to become the ninth player in NBA history with more than 29,000 career points, and the Cavaliers cruised to a 115-101 victory over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey does not have any fractures in his sprained right pinky, according to medical tests.
The Phillies and starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo agreed to a five-year contract extension with a club option for a sixth season.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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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.
Steve Jahn, the man charged with fatally shooting a woman in Tredyffrin Township, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, had called 911 and claimed people were following him about 2 hours before the shooting, according to court documents. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Crews are responding to a fire at a rowhome in Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood Tuesday. Nikki DeMentri has the latest on the fire.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts wrote a children's book, "Better Than a Touchdown," which was released Tuesday, March 10.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts says he always wanted to write a children's book. He speaks about his inspiration behind "Better Than A Touchdown," his message about pushing through adversity and his advice to young athletes.
A fire tore through a barn in Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday morning.