African American Philadelphia Woman Wins Ben Franklin Look-Alike Contest During America 250 Celebration
Philadelphia, PA – Kiya Burgess, 25, was named the winner of the annual “Night of 250 Benjamin Franklins” look-alike contest held July 3 near Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell, earning the top spot in…
Driver flees after hitting woman crossing Broad Street in early morning crash
A 51-year-old woman was critically injured early Monday after being struck by a dark-colored Volkswagen hatchback on North Broad Street, with the driver fleeing the scene moments before police arrived. The crash…
A man was rushed to the hospital after a stabbing inside a northwest Philadelphia building
An adult man was stabbed Monday inside a building on Ogontz Avenue in Philadelphia’s 35th District, prompting an emergency response and ongoing investigation. Medics transported the victim to Einstein Medical Center after…
Gunfire erupts during Philly police chase as two suspects charged in shootout and drug bust
Two men are facing a slew of serious charges after allegedly opening fire on Philadelphia police officers during a car chase that ended in a foot pursuit and drug seizure. Philadelphia District…
Teen turns himself in after poolside shooting injures five in West Philly
An arrest warrant was issued Thursday for 17-year-old Keon Kiah in connection with a shooting that left five people injured — including four minors — near a packed West Philadelphia recreation center…
Fugitive Murder Suspect Sought in Philadelphia, Getaway Driver Charged
PHILADELPHIA — A 26-year-old man was shot and killed in North Philadelphia on the afternoon of July 6, prompting a murder investigation that has led to one arrest and a citywide search…
Philadelphia man charged in Port Richmond fatal shooting of 49-year-old Michael Neumann
PHILADELPHIA — A 20-year-old man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Michael Neumann, 49, who was found dead early Tuesday morning in the city’s Port Richmond neighborhood. Officers…
Police seek public’s help identifying gunman in North Philadelphia deadly shooting
PHILADELPHIA — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with the July 6 fatal shooting of 26-year-old Donald Jeffers in the city’s 26th District. Officers…
Gun Jam Saves Philadelphia Cops, Perp Shot and Killed
PHILADELPHIA — A 25-year-old man was fatally shot by two Philadelphia police officers on May 21 following a foot pursuit and physical altercation in North Philadelphia, authorities said. The incident began around…
Young Girl Injured by Fireworks in North Philadelphia
A young girl was hospitalized Thursday afternoon after being injured by fireworks in North Philadelphia, authorities said. The incident occurred around 3:24 p.m. on the 1700 block of North Bailey Street in…
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 seek suspect in robbery of elderly woman on Pine Street in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted for robbing an 81-year-old woman in the city’s 9th District late last month. The incident occurred around 11:25…
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…
Philadelphia police fatally shoot armed suspect who opened fire on officers in North Lawrence Street incident
PHILADELPHIA — A 40-year-old man was fatally shot by police Friday evening after opening fire on officers responding to a gun complaint on the 2900 block of North Lawrence Street, according to…
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…
Suspect in shooting of school safety officer in Philadelphia found hiding in New Jersey
PHILADELPHIA — A 28-year-old man has been arrested in New Jersey in connection with the June 29 shooting of a School Safety Officer in Philadelphia, authorities said Saturday. Ariza Giansteban was taken…
Philadelphia Mass Shooting Death Count Climbs to Three as Police Continue Search for Suspects
PHILADELPHIA — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying multiple suspects connected to a mass shooting early Monday that left three men dead and nine others wounded on Etting Street…
Mother of two fatally shot in domestic incident in Philadelphia, friends asking for help
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 29-year-old woman was fatally shot in what authorities are investigating as a domestic violence-related homicide in Philadelphia on Saturday. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help…
Philadelphia gunfight, mass shooting captured on doorbell camera
Gunfight at Philadelphia party leaves eight injured, including two security guards PHILADELPHIA — A mass shooting at a party on 27th Avenue early Sunday left eight people injured, including two security guards,…
11-month-old in critical condition after falling from second-story window in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — An 11-month-old boy is in extremely critical condition after falling from a second-story window Thursday afternoon in the city’s 18th District, according to police. The incident occurred at approximately…
The City of Trash: Philadelphia on Brink of Public Health Emergency
Philadelphia’s Trash Crisis Deepens Amid Sanitation Strike, Exposing Health Risks and Leadership Failures Philadelphia, PA – – Philadelphia is grappling with a worsening trash crisis as a sanitation workers’ strike, now in…