Police Investigating Vandalism at Philadelphia Buddhist Temple

PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Wednesday, at around 11:56 a.m., an individual was caught on camera causing damage at a Buddhist Temple on the 1200 block of Ridge Avenue. The suspect overturned numerous…

Philadelphia’s Kensington Neighborhood: Poster Child for America Gone Wrong

The drug crisis in Kensington, Philadelphia, is a story that has gained both national and international attention. The neighborhood is gripped by a severe drug epidemic, with xylazine — a veterinary tranquilizer…

Philadelphia Women Charged with Neglect of Quadriplegic Family Member

HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced charges against two Philadelphia women, Rashina Long and Jasmine Long, for their alleged neglect and assault of a quadriplegic man requiring full-time care.…

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Mother Fleeing Gunfire with Her Young Child Struck in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Gunfire erupted in East Kensington, and a mother fleeing the shooting with her young child was shot in the head during the exchange. Officers responded to the shooting on…

Man Charged for Firing at SEPTA Bus in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Heriberto Acevedo, Jr. has been recently charged by the District Attorney’s Office following an investigation by SEPTA Police. The incident occurred on July 14, around 5:55 am on the…

88-Year-old Woman Missing in South Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA- The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 88-year-old missing endangered person, Mary Lou Ruffin. She was last seen on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, around 9:00 AM…

13-Year-Old Reported Missing From Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA- The Philadelphia Police Department is appealing to the public for assistance in locating a 13-year-old missing juvenile, Sara Whalen, who was last seen on Sunday, August 6, 2023, near the…

Nine People Wounded in Violent Weekend in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A series of violent events occurred over the weekend in Philadelphia, leaving at least nine people injured. On Sunday afternoon, a 36-year-old man was found stabbed in the head…

Northeast Philadelphia Shooting Leaves 19-Year-Old Dead

NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA, PA – A shooting event unfolded Sunday night on the 6600 block of Bustleton Avenue. Responding to a shooting report around 6:30 p.m., officers discovered 19-year-old Kairo Lessa-Neves with a…

Stray Dog Snarls Traffic on I-95 in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A dog running loose on a busy Philadelphia highway caused a significant traffic disruption on Friday morning. The canine was first spotted running in the southbound lanes of Interstate…

Thunderstorms Arrive Monday Evening Across Philadelphia Area

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Today, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 pm. Some of these storms could be severe. It will be partly sunny with a high temperature…

17-Year-Old Charged for Murder of Philadelphia LGBTQ Community Leader

BROOKLYN, NY – A 17-year-old male was arrested and charged on Friday. The charges include murder, murder as a hate crime, and criminal possession of a weapon. The arrest comes after police…

Philadelphia Seeking Justice for Murder of Prominent LGBTQ Figure in NYC

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The District Attorney’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee is seeking justice for O’Shae Sibley, a 28-year-old Philadelphia native, who was fatally stabbed in New York City. Last Saturday, Sibley was reportedly…

Philadelphia Saturday Starts with Fog Ahead of Beautiful Afternoon

Philadelphia, PA – Saturday morning may begin with some patchy fog before 9 am. Afterward, the day will be mostly sunny, and temperatures are expected to rise to around 88 degrees. During…

68-Year-Old Man Reported Missing in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA- The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 68-year-old endangered missing person, Mingquan You, who was last seen on Thursday, August 3, 2023, in the vicinity of…

Philadelphia DA Gets Conviction in 2022 Vehicular Assault that Injured Four

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The District Attorney’s Major Trials Unit secured the conviction of Andre Shuford on Wednesday, in relation to a 2022 vehicular assault that left four people injured. Shuford was found…

Philadelphia Men Arrested on Drug Charges in Claymont

CLAYMONT, DE – Nazere Everett, 23, and Joshua Harris, 25, both of Philadelphia, were apprehended by the Delaware State Police last Thursday, following a month-long investigation. They now face charges related to…

Reward Offered for Fugitive Shooting Suspect on the Loose in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Homicide Unit of the Philadelphia Police Department is currently investigating the shooting of a 22-year-old man. The incident took place at approximately 9:42 PM on Tuesday, June 27,…

75-Year-Old Woman Missing in Northwest Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA- The Philadelphia Police Department is urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating 75-year-old endangered missing person Joselyn Vissandier. Joselyn was last seen on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 1:00 P.M.,…

3-Year-Old Reported Missing With Grandfather in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA- The Philadelphia Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 62-year-old Charles “Chuck” Eure and his 3-year-old grandson, Khali “Ubba” Mercer, both of whom have been reported missing. Charles…

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