Prominent Southwest Philadelphia Bridge Is Closing, Being Replaced

The Woodland Avenue Bridge between 47th and 48th Streets is being replaced under a program coordinated by PennDOT, the City of Philadelphia and SEPTA.

• Mar 17, 2018

Southwest Philly Festival Designed To Spark Change

The community-driven effort aims to spark more businesses along Woodland Avenue.

• May 13, 2016

Worker Shocked In Southwest Philly; Taken To Hospital

A worker was taken to the hospital after he was shocked in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday morning.

• May 5, 2015

Armed Suspect To Man On Philly Street: 'Give Me Everything You Have'

Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects in the armed robbery of a man who had just left a restaurant.

• Nov 18, 2014

18-Year-Old Man Shot In Southwest Philadelphia

It happened around 1:30 a.m. Monday near 66th Street and Woodland Avenue.

• Oct 27, 2014

Community Leaders Organize Hands Across Philadelphia Anti-Violence March

Community leaders held a press conference this week to announce the second annual Hands Across Philadelphia march, which is scheduled for next Saturday. Scores of groups will join hands to stop violence in the city.

• Sep 21, 2014

Local Artists To Host Free Concert Benefiting Victims Of Deadly Southwest Philly Fire

Several well-known gospel artists will pay tribute at a fundraiser Monday night.

• Jul 20, 2014

Male Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Southwest Philly

A pedestrian died after being struck by a car in Southwest Philadelphia early Tuesday morning.

• Jun 17, 2014

Off-Duty Philadelphia Cop Charged With DUI After Crash

An off-duty Philadelphia police officer has been charged with DUI after an accident Monday night.

• Mar 12, 2013

Tree Trimmer Breaks Leg In Freak Crane Accident In Haddonfield

A tree trimmer broke his leg in a freak crane accident in Camden County Thursday morning.

• Feb 7, 2013

2 Teens Fatally Shot In Atlantic County

Two teenagers are dead after a shooting late Wednesday night in Pleasantville, New Jersey.

• Dec 6, 2012

Fire Rips Through Storefronts Along Woodland Avenue In SW Philadelphia

Fire ripped through a row of stores in Southwest Philadelphia, seriously damaging several of them and causing detours for some SEPTA lines.

• Nov 20, 2012

Robbery Suspect Shot In Southwest Philadelphia

A suspect in a Southwest Philadelphia robbery was taken to an area hospital after a police officer reportedly shot him Saturday afternoon.

• May 19, 2012

Police Probe Shooting Death Of Elderly Man In Atlantic County

Police are investigating the shooting death of an elderly man who was found inside an Atlantic County home Sunday afternoon.

• Feb 6, 2012

Person Fatally Struck By SEPTA Bus In Southwest Philadelphia

A man was fatally struck by a SEPTA bus in Southwest Philadelphia Monday afternoon.

• Jan 23, 2012

Suspect Sought In Robbery, Attempted Robbery Of Philadelphia Banks

The FBI is asking for the public's help in capturing a suspect who robbed one bank and attempted to rob another in a 10 minute span.

• Jan 23, 2012

Police Hunt For Suspects In Armed Robberies Of 5 Businesses

Police are searching for three armed suspects who robbed five convenience stores in Philadelphia and Delaware County during a three-hour span.

• Dec 16, 2011

2 Philadelphia Police Officers Injured After Collision

Two Philadelphia police officers are recovering after their SUV was broad sided at 68th Street and Woodland Avenue Sunday morning.

• Feb 27, 2011

Fire Breaks Out At Southwest Philadelphia Rowhome

Firefighters in Philadelphia are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out in the city's Kingsessing section Saturday evening.

• Jan 22, 2011