Family remembers 88-year-old veteran killed in car in in West Philadelphia
Relatives are mourning after 88-year-old Richard Butler was shot and killed in his car in West Philadelphia. He was "a fixture in the community," his son Orlando Butler said.
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Relatives are mourning after 88-year-old Richard Butler was shot and killed in his car in West Philadelphia. He was "a fixture in the community," his son Orlando Butler said.
A man in his late 20s died after being stabbed in West Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said.
At the age of 19, Egor Cherniuk, of Kaliningrad, Russia, was appointed to run Alexey Navalny's 2018 presidential campaign in his hometown of Kaliningrad, Russia.
Escaped prisoner Alleem Bordan was captured Thursday after fleeing from police custody during a discharge from Temple University Hospital's Episcopal campus in Kensington.
More than 15,000 Philadelphia kids are raised by their grandparents, and the Manayunk-based nonprofit Connectedly is helping them foster learning at home.
Daniel Gwynn was exonerated and freed after three decades in prison. His case gained attention after his paintings were featured on a website called Art for Justice. The Philadelphia DA had the case thrown out and the charges dropped.
The U.S. Marshals Service is considering escaped Philadelphia prisoner Alleem Bordan possibly armed and dangerous and offering a $2,500 cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.
Pennsylvania Sen. Vincent Hughes shared a simple message in West Philadelphia Monday: "We need more teachers."
The Streets Department dispatched crews on Wednesday to clean up the salt on the roads following last weekend's snowstorm.
There were mounds of road salt along 72nd and 64th Streets. But most of it seemed to be along Lancaster Avenue — for blocks — stretching from Overbrook High School all the way west to City Avenue.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visited West Philadelphia Thursday to pitch his proposal to invest in small businesses.
A man died after being shot in the head in West Philadelphia's Wynnefield neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
One person died and five others were forced from their homes.
Some schools in the Philadelphia region closed Tuesday because of winter weather, but there wasn't enough of the white stuff for snow angels or snowball fights most of the day.
Officials said the task force will focus on prolific or repeat offenders and fencing operations, where people steal and then resell merchandise online.
Two brothers from West Philadelphia have opened the city's first Black-owned brewery, Two Locals Brewing Company.
A woman was found dead in a home the Mantua section of West Philadelphia Tuesday morning, according to police.
A man was shot multiple times and killed inside a corner store in West Philadelphia on Monday, police said.
Officials say someone shot a man inside of a market at 54th and Master streets Monday afternoon.
Police and other law enforcement in Philadelphia continue to search for Shane Pryor, the 17-year-old inmate who escaped from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Investigators say some missteps led to Pryor's escape in Philadelphia.
Police say Pryor, an inmate at the Juvenile Justice Center in West Philadelphia, escaped from staff just before noon Wednesday in CHOP's emergency room parking lot at 34th and Spruce Streets.
Shane Pryor escaped from CHOP's ER parking lot on Wednesday, police said. The 17-year-old was awaiting a murder trial.
A teenage male inmate charged with murder escaped from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Myzeh Ross, the man who ran a red light and struck a Lyft car in August 2022 leading to three peoples' deaths, was convicted of third degree murder, DA Larry Krasner announced Monday.
Luigi Mangione is expected to be in a Manhattan courtroom Tuesday morning for a hearing regarding his state murder case.
From "wooder" to "jawn," the Philly accent is more than just a few famous words. It's what makes Philadelphians uniquely Philly.
The Isaacs family is embracing a life after a long, difficult journey with childhood leukemia.
One person was found dead in a Delaware home where a fire broke out overnight, officials say.
After a beautiful start to the work week, we'll see more of the same on Tuesday.
Luigi Mangione is expected to be in a Manhattan courtroom Tuesday morning for a hearing regarding his state murder case.
From "wooder" to "jawn," the Philly accent is more than just a few famous words. It's what makes Philadelphians uniquely Philly.
Jesse Ito won the Best Chef Award for the Mid-Atlantic region, and Kalaya won the Outstanding Restaurant Award at the 2026 James Beard Awards.
The Isaacs family is embracing a life after a long, difficult journey with childhood leukemia.
One person was found dead in a Delaware home where a fire broke out overnight, officials say.
The Isaacs family is embracing a life after a long, difficult journey with childhood leukemia.
"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.
Jesse Ito won the Best Chef Award for the Mid-Atlantic region, and Kalaya won the Outstanding Restaurant Award at the 2026 James Beard Awards.
The 2026 Men's World Cup has brought a lot of excitement to Philadelphia, but it's also causing headaches for residents trying to park near the FIFA fan festival on Lemon Hill.
The Trump administration says it wants to appeal a federal judge's ruling to restore the slavery exhibit at the President's House in Philadelphia.
Paul Robbins, the last known living World War II crewmember, returned to the Battleship New Jersey for an emotional homecoming Monday.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Collingswood's Pocket Park will fill with drag performances, local vendors, community speakers and live music for its fifth Annual Pride.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
One person was found dead in a Delaware home where a fire broke out overnight, officials say.
While city crews cleared the encampments at Christina Park in Wilmington, demonstrators said that it won't solve the problem.
A child and a teen were shot Sunday evening in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
A man in Woodland Beach, Delaware, was charged with more than a dozen counts of animal cruelty after 19 dogs were rescued from his property.
After a devastating fire destroyed Mother African Union Church, the historic Wilmington congregation is leaning on its strong foundation as it begins to rebuild.
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.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
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.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine in six scoreless innings of two-hit ball, Gabriel Rincones Jr. homered for his first career hit and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 7-0 on Monday.
The 2026 Men's World Cup has brought a lot of excitement to Philadelphia, but it's also causing headaches for residents trying to park near the FIFA fan festival on Lemon Hill.
The Rocky statue curse has struck again in Philadelphia after Ecuador fans placed the team's jersey on the statue before a World Cup match against the Ivory Coast.
Lapstone & Hammer searched for inspiration in every corner and oven for its U.S. Soccer apparel line for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
"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.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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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.
From "wooder" to "jawn," the Philadelphia accent is more than just a few famous words. It's a piece of the city's identity, and language experts can't get enough.
Tuesday is a great day to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and mild temperatures, with a high of 81 degrees in Philadelphia. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the good and the bad, as she's also tracking potentially strong to severe storms arriving Thursday.
Some residents who have permits to park in the area near the FIFA Fan Festival on Lemon Hill say they've gotten parking tickets in error. Others have received tickets for violations despite being outside the designated parking zone, Chilekasi Adele reports.
About 96% of union nurses at Jefferson Einstein Hospital in North Philadelphia say they are prepared to go on strike if they can't work out a new contract.
Emilia is in remission after a long journey treating childhood leukemia. The Isaacs family says they couldn't have gotten here without community support, especially from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Kate Bilo shares their story.