Richard Mendez's sister-in-law speaks on the late officer's character
Luisa Carrero is mourning the death of her brother-in-law, Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez.
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Luisa Carrero is mourning the death of her brother-in-law, Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez.
Two people were shot in Philadelphia's Queen Village section on Tuesday night, police said.
18-year-old Yobranny Martinez Fernandez was arrested in connection to a shooting that killed Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez and injured Officer Raul Ortiz.
Police say a 28-year-old man was shot on Leithgow Street in North Philadelphia on Monday night.
The search continues Saturday for the person who shot and killed Officer Richard Mendez. Officer Raul Ortiz was discharged Saturday afternoon.
Police said the two officers approached a group breaking into a vehicle when they were shot multiple times. Jan Carabeo has the latest from the scene.
Interim Police Commissioner John Stanford said the officers were trying to stop individuals from breaking into a vehicle when the suspects opened fire.
A Brink's truck driver was shot outside a Bank of America in South Philadelphia Thursday, police said.
Police were responding to another shooting when they heard gunshots and went running toward them in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood Thursday morning.
Police say an officer attempted to stop a vehicle they believed was connected to thefts in Radnor Township - then there was a pursuit that ended in a fatal shooting.
A suspect has been taken into custody hours after a shooting that injured five officers in Minnesota's Benton County Thursday morning.
An 11-year-old girl was shot in North Philadelphia on Wednesday night, police said.
A 44-year-old man is wanted for murder and other offenses after a woman was shot and killed inside a North Philadelphia barbershop last Saturday.
U.S. Marshals said Senaaj Jackson, who allegedly shot and killed a city Streets Department worker last month, was arrested in North Philadelphia on Wednesday morning.
Philly police described the shooters as two men wearing blue gloves, black masks, hoodies, sweatpants and sneakers. They were wielding semi-automatic handguns.
A school bus passed by the scene of a shooting in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood seconds before the shooters opened fire.
The shooting happened at the Chevy Chase Community Center, just about a mile away from campus.
A 15-year-old boy and a 19-year-old have been taken to Temple University Hospital after both were involved in a shooting in North Philadelphia on Sunday. The 15-year-old is listed as critical after being hit in the left knee and upper back.
It's unclear what led to the shooting which happened at around 2:30 a.m.
Police say more than three dozen shell casings littered the 500 block of South Salford Street in Cobbs Creek where the shooting happened at around 11:19 p.m.
The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m.
The third Philadelphia police officer injured in Wednesday's shooting after responding to a domestic incident in the city's Northeast section was released from the hospital.
A 40-year-old woman died after being shot inside a North Philadelphia barbershop.
Josh Kruger dedicated his life to advocating for some of the city's most vulnerable people. His tragic death has shaken the community.
A man who was fatally shot by Philadelphia police after opening fire on officers was identified on Thursday.
A man from New Jersey was arrested and charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware over the weekend.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect on Monday in the Philadelphia region for storms and heavy rain.
A man from New Jersey was arrested and charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware over the weekend.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
Hundreds of people descended on 52nd Street in West Philadelphia Sunday for the city's annual Juneteenth parade.
An 18-year-old man was arrested after he rammed his car into a police vehicle in Juniata Park during an illegal car meetup Sunday morning, authorities said.
The sounds of drums, spoken word performances and celebration filled Germantown Avenue for the Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
A man from New Jersey died after a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township Saturday night, police say.
After 99 years of educating students in Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors.
This year, the Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood is also celebrating America's 250th birthday.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
A man from New Jersey was arrested and charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
This year's August Quarterly Festival comes on the heels of a devastating fire at Mother African Union Church in Wilmington.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
Kyle Schwarber homered three times and Bryce Harper hit for the cycle as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3 in Philadelphia.
Vinícius Júnior showed why he's the most valuable player for five-time World Cup champion Brazil.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
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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.
Tammie Souza is tracking severe storms set to hit the Philadelphia region Monday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Despite facing one of the tournament's highest-ranked teams, Iraqi supporters showed little concern about the challenge ahead vs. France.
The Juneteenth parade featured dancing, a marching band and dozens of floats that honored a pivotal moment in our nation's history.
Tammie Souza has everything you need to know about Monday's severe storms. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
An unruly passenger apparently bit a fellow flyer on an American Airlines flight as it approached Philadelphia on Sunday, according to the pilot of the plane.