Convicted Murderer Dr. Kermit Gosnell Gets Life in Prison
Gosnell agreed to forego any appeals in exchange for elimination of the death penalty.
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Gosnell agreed to forego any appeals in exchange for elimination of the death penalty.
A Philadelphia jury today convicted West Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell on three counts of first-degree murder as well as involuntary manslaughter in the death of a woman who died during an abortion at his clinic.
According to police, two men and a woman robbed a total of 11 people within a two-hour span on Thursday evening.
What has been lost during the clinical readback of the aide's testimony is the emotion: she broke down several times on the witness stand while testifying.
The incident happened near Cobbs Creek Parkway and Walnut Street.
During its fifth day of deliberations, the jury in the trial of West Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell asked the court to redefine "degrees" of murder and other charges.
Philadelphia police are investigating three separate and unrelated shootings in the city overnight.
The case caused repercussions at Bryant Elementary School and across the Philadelphia school district after the girl was permitted to leave the school with a woman in a hijab posing as her mother.
Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday, followed by jury deliberations.
A defense lawyer has fallen ill, causing a delay in the murder trial of Philadelphia abortion provider Kermit Gosnell.
A 62-year-old man is alive and in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries after being struck by two cars on City Avenue.
Police believe a drunk driver hit a utility pole in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia, causing power outages.
Turning the 27-story skyscraper into the world's biggest video game is the brainchild of Drexel University professor Frank Lee, director of the computer game creation program there.
Police are going over video that detectives recovered in the neighborhood.
Another former worker at the West Philadelphia abortion clinic of Dr. Kermit Gosnell today testified for the prosecution about the gruesome work and the alleged murders that took place there.
Attendees can help by showing up a little earlier than normal, and being prepared to be a little more patient in line.
Dr. Kermit Gosnell is charged with third-degree murder in the death of Karnamaya Mongar, and seven counts of first-degree murder for allegedly killing late-term fetuses born alive.
The ballroom dance competition pits Philadelphia notables against one another to raise money for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America.
For the past 28 years, Art Sanctuary has held in Celebration of Black Writing Festival, but this year they've made a big change.
A violent day in Philadelphia Tuesday continued well after the sun went down.
At nearly four stories tall, the mural of Robeson faces west on Chestnut Street near 45th, just across the street from the high school that bears his name.
Lynda Williams, who has pleaded guilty to murder and other charges and is cooperating with prosecutors, told the jury that despite her lack of an license or certification, she routinely did ultrasounds, placed IVs, and administered medicines, with little or no supervision.
One man is in critical condition after an overnight shooting in West Philadelphia, says police.
Philadelphia police say an off-duty officer is recovering in the hospital after a hit and run in West Philadelphia early Saturday morning.
Officials say a dog was skinned and tied to a tree in West Philadelphia.
The debate over gas-powered leaf blowers is gaining momentum in Radnor Township.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Jaheim Warner is being called a hero after helping a woman last month who appeared to be having a seizure behind the wheel.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
Naseem Sills, wanted in connection with the July 4, 2024, mass shooting in Philadelphia, turned himself in to police Friday.
The debate over gas-powered leaf blowers is gaining momentum in Radnor Township.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Jaheim Warner is being called a hero after helping a woman last month who appeared to be having a seizure behind the wheel.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
Naseem Sills, wanted in connection with the July 4, 2024, mass shooting in Philadelphia, turned himself in to police Friday.
The debate over gas-powered leaf blowers is gaining momentum in Radnor Township.
Jaheim Warner is being called a hero after helping a woman last month who appeared to be having a seizure behind the wheel.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
Naseem Sills, wanted in connection with the July 4, 2024, mass shooting in Philadelphia, turned himself in to police Friday.
David Jayne, a former Bristol Township police officer and school district security guard, was charged with child pornography.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Three cats were exposed to a rabid bat found in the attic of a home in Haddonfield, N.J., on April 18, health officials said.
Photos of the grand opening of LesbiVeggies in Camden.
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.
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.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
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.
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 slumping Phillies are tapping into the farm system, recalling hard-throwing prospect Alex McFarlane from Double-A Reading.
The Central Bucks High School East swim team dealt with dual losses in 2023 and 2024, losing a swimmer and a coach.
Drivers on I-95 in Philadelphia can see a Sidney Crosby embellishment penalty billboard outside the stadiums through Sunday.
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 "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 funeral was held at Laurel Hill in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, on Friday, which is quite the norm at the famous cemetery, but what made this one memorable is that the service was held for a tree. Siafa Lewis reports.
A former police officer and school district security guard in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography, authorities in Bristol Township said Friday.
Naseem Sills, who was allegedly involved in a mass shooting that killed one person and injured eight others on the Fourth of July in Philadelphia nearly two years ago, turned himself in to police on Friday.
The Central Bucks High School East swim team dealt with dual losses in 2023 and 2024, losing a swimmer and a coach. Krystle Rich reports.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store. Ryan Hughes reports.