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…
16-Year-Old Car Thief Caught by Victim, Held Until Philadelphia Police Arrived
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Southeast District patrol officers were recently dispatched to the 6600 block of Holabird Avenue following a report of an attempted auto theft. The incident occurred on Sunday, at…
Avalon Police Honor Guard Featured in Philadelphia Flyers Game Opening Ceremony
AVALON, NJ — The Avalon Police Department’s Honor Guard had the distinguished opportunity to participate in the opening ceremony of the Philadelphia Flyers game against the Vegas Golden Knights. This event marked…
Secret Service Initiates Operation Crypto Guard in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The U.S. Secret Service has launched “Operation Crypto Guard” in Philadelphia to combat the increasing prevalence of pig butchering scams. This initiative, announced on Friday, aims to raise awareness…
Felony Gun Charges for Philadelphia Man Following Newark Traffic Stop
NEWARK, DE – Delaware State Police arrested Christian Smith, 32, from Philadelphia, for felony gun charges on Wednesday. The arrest occurred during a traffic stop by the New Castle County Governor’s Task…
Philadelphia Car Wash Workers Shoot Man During Violent Attack
PHILADELPHIA, PA – An altercation at the Speedy Lube car wash on Roosevelt Boulevard in Crescentville, Philadelphia, escalated into a shooting incident on Thursday afternoon. Philadelphia Police Department reports that the incident…
In New York, Philadelphia, and D.C., Residents Are Very Concerned About their Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A recent Gallup poll indicates that American concern over personal safety and crime has reached its highest level in 30 years. Currently, 40% of Americans express fear about walking…
Man and Woman Held at Gunpoint by Mob in Violent Philadelphia Home Invasion
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department’s Northwest Detective Division is actively investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred on November 6, 2023, at 10:12 am at a residence located at 6606…
25-Year-Old Shot Multiple Times and Killed in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A shooting incident in Philadelphia’s East Poplar neighborhood resulted in the death of a 25-year-old man on Monday. The incident occurred around 9:48 a.m. on the 1100 block of…
Teen Shot Multiple Times Inside Basement of Philadelphia Home
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A shooting incident occurred inside a basement at a private residence located at 53XX Sydenham Street at approximately 2:33 am. A 17-year-old male sustained multiple gunshot wounds to both…
Here are The Reasons People Fleeing New Jersey are Not Going to Philadelphia
Philadelphia, a city steeped in history and cultural richness, is experiencing a troubling trend: a decline in its population growth. Despite its many attractions, more and more people choose not to move…
Philadelphia District Attorney Announces Arrests in Citywide Armed Robbery Spree
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Monday, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, along with the Gun Violence Task Force, announced the arrest of Christina Kolenda, 36, and Maurice Allen, 32. The duo is charged…
Philadelphia Man Fatally Wounded in Atlantic City Shooting
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Khalid Scott, a 26-year-old man from Philadelphia, succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, a day after being shot in Atlantic City. Scott was discovered with a gunshot wound…
Two Men Injured in North Marshall Street Shooting in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – An incident in Philadelphia’s 26th District resulted in two men being shot late Saturday night. The first victim, a 27-year-old male, sustained a gunshot wound to the left eye…
North Philadelphia Apartment Shooting Leaves Man Critically Injured
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 35-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting inside an apartment at the 3900 block of N. 5th St. in North Philadelphia. The incident, occurring within the 25th…
Philadelphia 76ers Guard Hospitalized in Hit-and-Run Incident
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre, Jr. was hospitalized after a hit-and-run incident on Saturday, November 11. The accident occurred while Oubre was crossing at the 1400 block of Spruce…
Amish Buggy Driver Cited After ‘High Speed’ Crash on Old Philadelphia Pike
LEACOCK TOWNSHIP, PA — A two-vehicle crash involving a horse and buggy and a 2014 Honda CRV occurred at the intersection of Old Philadelphia Pike and North Ronks Road around 12:38 p.m.…
Philadelphia Officer’s Vehicle Hit in Late-Night Incident, DUI Arrest Made
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A police vehicle from the 39th District was involved in a collision at 2800 North 29th Street just before midnight. The police vehicle, while in routine operation, was struck…
Shooter Claims Self-Defense in Philadelphia Attack
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 35-year-old man was shot multiple times in the upper torso inside an apartment at the 3900 block of North 5th Street. The incident, which occurred in the 25th…
Philadelphia Implements Camera-Based Enforcement for Transit Lane Violations
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Mayor Jim Kenney officially enacted Bill No. 230489, titled “Camera-Based Enforcement System For Parking, Stopping, and Standing Violations That Interfere With Mass Transit,” on November 9. The bill-signing ceremony…
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s Special Events Office Temporarily Closed
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Special Events Office of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, located at the Winter Street Building, 233 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, has temporarily closed due to emergency construction.…