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…
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…
Four injured in overnight shootings and hit-and-run involving off-duty officer in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Four people were injured in separate overnight shootings, including one involving a domestic dispute and another that led to a hit-and-run with an off-duty officer, authorities said. In the…
Two hospitalized after separate stabbings in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Two people were hospitalized following separate stabbings in Philadelphia’s 24th District, police said. The first incident occurred around 6:51 a.m. when medics found an adult male with a stab…
Eight injured in South Philadelphia lounge shooting following early morning fight
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Eight people were shot early Saturday morning after a fight outside a Washington Avenue lounge escalated into gunfire, according to Philadelphia police. Officers from the 3rd District responded to…
Eight Shot as Philadelphia Balcony Bar Fight Escalates to Mass Shooting
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A violent early morning in Philadelphia left eight people injured in a shooting following a balcony altercation. At approximately 3:54 a.m., officers from the 3rd District responded to reports…
Philadelphia police investigating multiple fires at trash collection sites overnight as strike continues
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Authorities are investigating a series of refuse fires reported overnight at trash collection sites across the city, officials announced Friday. The Philadelphia Police Department confirmed that no injuries occurred…
Driver charged after SUV hits two city workers during Philadelphia picket line
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 41-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving under the influence and striking two city employees with his vehicle late Wednesday night during a picket line demonstration…
Triple Shooting Friday Night in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Three men were wounded in a shooting Friday evening in West Philadelphia, according to police. Officers from the 18th District responded at approximately 6:48 p.m. to reports of gunfire…
Laurel man arrested in connection to illegal Super Bowl car rally in Philadelphia
LAUREL, MD — A 19-year-old Maryland man was arrested Thursday following a multi-agency investigation linking him to an illegal car rally held in Philadelphia during Super Bowl LVIII celebrations, authorities announced. Yariel…
Juvenile shot and killed Thursday in Northeast Philadelphia, no arrests made
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A juvenile male was fatally shot Thursday evening in Northeast Philadelphia, and police are asking for the public’s help as they search for a suspect. The shooting occurred at…
Philadelphia halts trash and recycling pickup amid city worker strike
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Trash and recycling collection across Philadelphia has been suspended as of Tuesday due to a city worker strike involving AFSCME District Council 33, disrupting key municipal services and prompting…
Philadelphia woman found dead in couch; suspect arrested in Spain
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A woman whose body was discovered hidden in a couch in a Frankford Avenue residence has been identified, and a suspect has been apprehended overseas, authorities said. On April…
Motorcyclist and passenger killed in Philadelphia crash following police attempt to stop stolen bike
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Two people are dead after a high-speed motorcycle crash Wednesday night on Roosevelt Boulevard, just minutes after police attempted to stop the vehicle, which had been reported stolen. The…
FBI offers $25,000 reward for migrant fugitive who murdered his wife in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The FBI is seeking the public’s help in locating Miguel Angel Aguilar Ojeda, a fugitive wanted in connection with the 2024 murder of his wife in Philadelphia. Authorities consider…
Philadelphia vertical farming entrepreneur pleads guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A Philadelphia man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion charges stemming from a scheme involving his vertical farming company, federal prosecutors announced Thursday. John “Jack” Griffin,…
Philadelphia Police Cap Busy Night with Barricaded Suspect
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Philadelphia Police Department is actively investigating a series of serious incidents that occurred across the city Wednesday, including a deadly shooting, a developing barricade situation, and a critical…
News helicopters compromised morning police operation in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Philadelphia Police Department has issued a request to all news outlets operating aerial units near an active barricade situation on the 7000 block of Tulip Street, urging immediate…
Man shot in knee on Stella Street refuses to cooperate with investigators
PHILADELPHIA — A man was hospitalized after being shot in the knee late Wednesday night in North Philadelphia, but has refused to provide details about the incident, police said. At approximately 10:45…
Man shot in leg after fleeing suspect near 52nd and Girard in West Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 21-year-old man was shot in the leg late Tuesday night in West Philadelphia after attempting to flee a suspect he saw exiting a SEPTA bus, according to police. Officers…