Woman Attacked in West Phila. Apartment, Threatened With Her Own Meat Cleaver
Investigators say the victim spotted a man in her apartment about 4am, holding a meat cleaver that he had taken from her kitchen.
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Investigators say the victim spotted a man in her apartment about 4am, holding a meat cleaver that he had taken from her kitchen.
Philadelphia police have identified the body of a security guard found tied up in the back of a van at a storage facility Sunday afternoon.
It happened around 10:30 Saturday night in the 100 block of North Lindenwood Street.
Police are searching for the gunman they say shot a man outside a bar in the University City section of West Philadelphia early Friday morning.
The victim is in critical condition.
It happened shortly before 9 p.m. Monday at the unit block of South 59th Street.
The fire was reported around 7:40 p.m. Monday at the 5500 block of Media Street.
Officials say the three ran a striptease club and brothel they called "Passionate Touch" in the Cathedral Park section of the city between May 2009 and August 2013.
This week, Hadas Kuznits reports on a West Coast cuisine coming East, an opportunity for a free snack during your holiday shopping spree, and a new Philadelphia restaurant where "no tipping" is their watchword.
But they need the public's help to jump one final hurdle.
The fire was reported around 11:45 p.m. Thursday at the unit block of S. 62nd Street.
Located near 41st Street and Lancaster Avenue, Journey2Home is the culmination of two years of workshops with youung people experiencing housing insecurity.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the odor, but determined the building is safe to start the school day.
It happened just before midnight on Sunday at 60th Street and Girard Avenue.
The grants, which come from federal funds, will help 32 communities in and around Philadelphia, from Chester to Mercer counties, as part of its "TCDI" program (Transportation and Community Development Initiative).
Police say an arrest has been made in connection with a hit-and-run in West Philadelphia that left a seven-year-old girl injured.
The shooting happened at 2:28 p.m. at 52nd and Westminster Streets.
A young girl has died after falling out of a high-rise apartment complex in Philadelphia Wednesday morning.
Police say a 24-year-old man was sitting on the front porch of a home Monday in West Philadelphia when he was shot twice in the back, On the way to the hospital, the car he was a passenger in was involved in a minor accident.
"The purpose of the march is to project a feeling of protection and respect inside the community and the school system," says House of Umoja co-founder David Fattah.
KYW's Hadas Kuznits reports on a new restaurant in center city that's proud of its hummus, a smartphone app to make your shopping trips easier, and the next "Night Market" street fair, in West Philly.
The victim was treated at the University of Pennsylvania, where she required two stitches to her lip.
There was apparently a leak in the basement of the six-story Wistar Institute, located at 3600 Spruce Street on Penn's Campus, which officials say caused fumes throughout the facility.
One hundred everyday folks are preparing to take the stage to perform an epic scene in one of Shakespeare's most popular plays.
Authorities say a paraplegic man shot his brother early Sunday morning in West Philadelphia while trying to get the suspect to stop beating their sister.
After a warmer couple of days, a cold front will bring rain to the Philadelphia region this weekend.
The West Chester community held a vigil to honor Garrett Nicholas, a 21-year-old student who was hit and killed by a car in April.
The Philadelphia Eagles moved up three spots in the 2026 NFL draft Thursday night to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.
Three men are facing charges after allegedly posing as police officers and shooting a driver during an attempted robbery on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, police say.
Christopher Battle, a suspect in the 2025 mass shooting in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia, turned himself in, police said.
The Philadelphia Eagles moved up three spots in the 2026 NFL draft Thursday night to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.
After a warmer couple of days, a cold front will bring rain to the Philadelphia region this weekend.
Philadelphia's Board of Education has postponed a vote on a controversial plan that would close 17 public schools.
The West Chester community held a vigil to honor Garrett Nicholas, a 21-year-old student who was hit and killed by a car in April.
Three men are facing charges after allegedly posing as police officers and shooting a driver during an attempted robbery on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, police say.
The West Chester community held a vigil to honor Garrett Nicholas, a 21-year-old student who was hit and killed by a car in April.
Three men are facing charges after allegedly posing as police officers and shooting a driver during an attempted robbery on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, police say.
Christopher Battle, a suspect in the 2025 mass shooting in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia, turned himself in, police said.
A person who was shot in Chester was found bleeding in the parking lot of the Ridley Township Wendy's early Thursday morning, police said.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
A team from New Jersey says they're out tens of thousands of dollars after the travel company GoPlay Sports abruptly shut down.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DePace Sports Museum of Champions has some of the most treasured sports and collectables that span several centuries.
The boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey, will close from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. for safety reasons.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning residents about the unexpected deliveries of seeds that they did not order.
As people mark Earth Day, one Delaware business owner is finding value in what others throw away.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The Philadelphia Eagles moved up three spots in the 2026 NFL draft Thursday night to select USC wide receiver Makai Lemon.
Sixers star Joel Embiid participated in parts of Thursday's practice and is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against Boston.
The 2026 NFL draft is underway in Pittsburgh. Here's who the Philadelphia Eagles have picked so far.
Dansby Swanson had his first game-ending hit in five years, and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from a pair of blown leads to beat Philadelphia 8-7 in 10 innings for their ninth straight win and the Phillies' ninth loss in a row.
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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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.
A Philadelphia resident for nearly a century, "Mommy" the Galapagos tortoise was welcomed in to the Philadelphia Zoo in 1932.
Two people were taken to hospitals after a crash at 11th and Market streets in Center City on Friday morning. A woman was arrested at the scene for DUI.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as we approach the weekend.
A vigil was held at Farrell Stadium at West Chester University for Garrett Nicholas, who was hit and killed by a car in April.
A Delaware State University football player says he suffered severe injuries after he was attacked in the locker room last year. Now he's suing the school and coach DeSean Jackson.