Gunfire exchanged during home invasion in West Philly, suspects flee on foot

PHILADELPHIA — Southwest Detectives are investigating a home invasion in the city’s 18th District after three armed suspects exchanged gunfire with a resident Tuesday morning before fleeing the scene. The incident occurred…

Heavy rains could bring flash flooding across New Jersey Monday night into Tuesday

A Flood Watch has been issued for much of the Mid-Atlantic as the National Weather Service in Mount Holly upgraded the flash flooding threat to a Moderate Risk for parts of New…

Man convicted in violent South Philly home invasion involving mother and sister

A Philadelphia man was convicted Tuesday in a violent 2023 home invasion in South Philadelphia that left three people hospitalized with head injuries, prosecutors announced. Timothy Bynum, 32, was found guilty last…

Police investigating robbery during online sale meetup at Claymont McDonald’s

CLAYMONT, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Tuesday afternoon at a McDonald’s on Philadelphia Pike during a planned sale arranged online. According to investigators, two unidentified males…

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Maurice Hill Sentenced to Prison for 2019 Standoff

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Maurice Hill was sentenced Thursday to 120 to 240 years in prison for a 2019 shootout that injured multiple officers and terrorized a North Philadelphia neighborhood, concluding what prosecutors…

Philly man charged with stealing and posting nude pics of victims

HARRISBURG, PA — A Philadelphia man has been charged with dozens of offenses after allegedly accessing phones to steal and post nude photos of five victims online, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney…

Dangerous storms could lash NJ coast as thunderstorm watch issued

JACKSON, NJ — A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for portions of New Jersey’s coastal waters through 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia. The watch, issued…

The Media Hasn’t Told You: Newark Airport Has Most “On Time” Month After Initial System Upgrades

Newark, NJ – After outages and massive delays caused by legacy systems at Newark Airport, the media is keeping silent on breaking news from the Department of Transportation this week. Not only…

It’s Brutal Outside: Heat Index Climbs Over 100 Across New Jersey, Flood Watch in Effect

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory and a flood watch for the Central New Jersey regional area and surrounding counties Tuesday as temperatures soar and…

Heavy rain threatens flooding across New Jersey and Pennsylvania today

WILMINGTON, Del. — A flood watch has been issued across a wide swath of the mid-Atlantic region Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening, as forecasters warn of possible flash flooding from heavy rainfall.…

Rainy Day Heat and Humidity Sparks Weather Warning for New Jersey

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of New Jersey, Delaware, and southeastern Pennsylvania, warning of dangerously high temperatures and humidity expected on Tuesday.…

Man fatally shot on North Reese Street in broad daylight, police say

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A 26-year-old man was killed Saturday afternoon after being shot multiple times on a North Philadelphia street, authorities said. Police responded to the 2400 block of North Reese Street…

Driver dies after suffering medical emergency in crash on Oxford Avenue

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A fatal crash occurred Saturday evening in the city’s 2nd District after a driver suffered a suspected medical emergency and collided with another vehicle, police said. The incident happened…

Bensalem Says Philly Trash Not Welcome

BENSALEM, Pa. — Officials in Bensalem Township are ramping up enforcement to prevent illegal dumping from Philadelphia as the city continues to deal with a sanitation workers’ strike. With trash accumulating on…

Teen Injured in Late Night Ocean City Shooting

OCEAN CITY, Md. — Police are investigating a shooting that injured an 18-year-old man early Saturday near the intersection of 28th Street and Philadelphia Avenue. Officers with the Ocean City Police Department…

Fourth of July fireworks shows planned across the Jersey Shore through July 12

TRENTON, N.J. — Communities across New Jersey are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays and events stretching from July 4 through July 12. Here’s a breakdown of where and when…

It was reported to police that on Friday, January 6, 2023 at approximately 1300 hours, in front of a Chase Bank located at 5423 8 Avenue, a Brink's employee was making a bank money drop when two unknown individuals approached him and began to ask for directions. While the employee was distracted, another unknown individual quickly removed a bag that was left unattended on the bumper of the armored Brink's truck and fled the scene on foot heading southbound on 8 Avenue. The two other individuals fled the scene to parts unknown. The stolen bag contained $300,000 cash.

Brinks guard robbed at gunpoint outside Holmesburg Shopping Center in Northeast Philly

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Three armed suspects robbed a Brinks security officer at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon outside the Holmesburg Shopping Center, fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash and the officer’s service weapon,…

Mays Landing woman stole $147,000 from Ocean Township Senior Community

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Mays Landing woman has pleaded guilty to theft and obstruction of justice in a fraud case involving over $147,000 stolen from a senior living community in Ocean…

If Florida Can Have Alligator Alley, Why Can’t New Jersey Have the Pinelands Purgatory?

A Case for Pinelands Purgatory in New Jersey New Jersey, the Garden State, is a land of contrasts—bustling urban centers, serene shorelines, and the sprawling, enigmatic Pine Barrens. Yet, despite its diversity…

Sibling Rivalry: Major New Jersey Drug Ring Leaders Arrested at the Jersey Shore

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — Twin brothers from Atlantic City pleaded guilty Monday to leading a narcotics trafficking network and weapons offenses following a sweeping multi-agency investigation known as “Operation Florida Keys,” according…

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