WOAR receives temporary funding relief through District Attorney's Office
Pennsylvania has been without a budget since June, which is having a large impact on the city's only sexual violence resource center, resulting in major layoffs.
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Pennsylvania has been without a budget since June, which is having a large impact on the city's only sexual violence resource center, resulting in major layoffs.
A former Penn State Abington student accused of raping another student in September 2024 surrendered himself to police in Montgomery County on Tuesday.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
A current Allentown police officer and a former police vice officer were charged with allegedly sexually assaulting the same victim between 2011-2015.
Philadelphia police arrested and charged Abdul Ford, 22, with sexually assaulting two people within a matter of hours of each other in Point Breeze.
Two former Penn State football players facing felony rape charges are free on bond while they await their next hearing.
The human trafficking ring was allegedly run out of a Northeast Philly home from 2012-2023, officials said.
Sources say an Uber driver was arrested and charged Friday morning in the alleged rape of a Villanova University student that happened three weeks ago inside a campus dorm.
Patrols have increased at Villanova since a student reported being raped by an Uber driver on campus, but police have offered no updates.
Police said patrols had increased last week but have not provided any new information about the alleged attack.
Police at Villanova University are investigating after they said an Uber driver raped a student in a campus residence hall.
A Sellersville man was sentenced to 12.5-25 years in state prison for raping a 15-year-old girl in a Giant grocery store parking lot, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office announced Monday.
Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, was detained in April in the city of Metz in northeastern France after a three-year search.
Ian Cleary had been the subject of an international search since authorities in Pennsylvania issued a 2021 felony warrant in the case.
The incident happened outside the Redner's on Lincoln Highway in Middletown Township, Bucks County.
Elias Diaz, the man police believe is the "Fairmount Park Rapist," has been charged with three more unsolved rapes in addition to Rebecca Park's murder.
Elias Diaz, the man police believe to be the "Fairmount Park Rapist" who was arrested for recent knife attacks on the Pennypack Park trail, is facing new charges in connection with three rapes from 2003 and 2007.
Kendall Stephens, a Philadelphia LGBTQ activist, has been arrested and charged for allegedly raping two minors, court documents show.
Some of the charges Stephens faces include rape, assault against a person less than 13 years old and endangering the welfare of children.
A Bucks County man has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl in Quakertown in late October, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. Officials believe there could be more victims.
Ventura had accused Combs of rape, physical abuse and sex trafficking during their relationship.
The man, identified as Michael Henry of Philadelphia, has been charged with 22 criminal counts, including rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, robbery and kidnapping
Police are investigating whether a former Broomall reverend accused in the 1975 cold case murder of Gretchen Harrington is connected to other unsolved cases.
The actor had faced nine sexual offense charges related to incidents reported by four men that allegedly took place between 2001 and 2013 in the U.K.
Ticquarn Thomas, 21, was arrested Wednesday and faces charges, including rape, unlawful restraint, sexual assault, terroristic threats, indecent exposure and more, police said.
Temperatures climb above 40 in the city on Saturday, with the coldest temps since February on the way next week.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's coach, ending a two-month search by the Nittany Lions to find James Franklin's successor.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
Temperatures climb above 40 in the city on Saturday, with the coldest temps since February on the way next week.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
A man was stabbed multiple times in the neck on a Market-Frankford Line train in Center City, SEPTA police said.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
Police said an officer was injured in a hit-and-run, and the driver eventually crashed into a home about a mile away in North Philly.
Everyone is expected to be OK after a crash involving a Smart car and a Philadelphia police patrol vehicle, police said.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's coach, ending a two-month search by the Nittany Lions to find James Franklin's successor.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
Jalen Carter is considered week to week after undergoing procedures on both shoulders on Monday, a league source confirms.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
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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.
The Super Bowl LIX championship ring once owned by Laekin Vakalahi is now up for auction and could be yours – if you're willing to bid over $40,000.
After firefighters put out a fire in an apartment, one person was found dead. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
President Donald Trump is set to visit the Scranton, Pennsylvania area next week to discuss domestic issues and the economy, amid criticism that he's been too focused on international concerns.
A union representing Starbucks workers says the coffee company is refusing to finalize their contract, and planning a picket in Philadelphia on Saturday.
A Philadelphia police officer and a driver were both taken to hospitals after they were involved in a crash 53rd and Chestnut streets.