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…
Philadelphia student chased down and shot, identified
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 15-year-old Philadelphia student was chased and gunned down, shot ten times on Monday just a few blocks from his school. Today, that victim was identified as 15-year-old Neko…
13-Year-Old Reported Missing In Philadelphia
PHILADEPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – A 13-year-old boy has been reported missing in Philadephia, according to the Philadephia Police Department. Police are asking for help locating Maquan Grant. Grant was last seen last Sunday,…
$350,000 lottery Jackpot split between two winning tickets in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Lottery announced two winning tickets were sold in the Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash drawing on Monday. Both tickets were sold in Philadelphia. The first was at…
Philadelphia man who killed16-year-old riding bicycle found guilty by jury gets life in prison
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A man who shot and killed a 16-year-old boy while riding his bicycle back to his home has been found guilty of first-degree murder by a jury of his…
Philadelphia CBP Officers Arrest Massachusetts Man on Multiple Felony Attempted Murder, Assault, and Firearms Charges
PHILADELPHIA – The last thing anyone expects after returning from a vacation is to be arrested on very serious criminal charges, but that’s what happened to a Dorchester, Mass., man at Philadelphia…
No charges for FBI agent who shot and killed dog in Center City
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office has ruled an off-duty female FBI agent who shot and killed a pitbull in Center City won’t be charged. After a complete review and…
Man shot 70 times on front porch of home in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Investigators continue to process evidence after a Philadelphia man was shot over 70 times on the porch of a home in Upper North Philadelphia. Police said the shooting at…
Man shot and killed outside North Philadelphia bar
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Delaware County man was shot once in the chest outside a bar in North Philadelphia on Wednesday. According to police, the shooting took place outside a local bar…
Bridgeville man charged for murdering wife
BRIDGEVILLE, DE – A Bridgeville man has been charged with the murder of his wife after being extradited this week from Pennsylvania. Robert Franks, 53, was charged with murdering his wife, Cynthia…
Lottery ticket worth $3 million sold in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A lucky lottery player has won the $3,000,000 Snow Bank scratch-off ticket grand prize. According to lottery officials, Sunny Cigarette on Sackett Street will also receive a $10,000 bonus…
Former Philadelphia councilman heading to prison for fraud and bribery
Trevor Schakohl PHILADELPHIA, PA – Bobby Henon, a former Philadelphia City Councilman, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison Wednesday for fraud, bribery, and conspiracy, NBC 10 Philadelphia reported. The Eastern Pennsylvania…
Dunkin’ has $100k up for grabs in Philadelphia scholarship fund
Philadelphia, Pa.– Dunkin’ and its Philadelphia area franchisees will be giving out $100,000 in scholarships to local students this year. The company has announced the launch of its fourteenth annual Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional…
Philadelphia police still searching for couple wanted or McDonald’s shootout
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A couple wanted for a shootout two weeks ago at a Philadelphia McDonald’s restaurant are still being sought by police. Police in Philadelphia are asking the public to assist…
Community unites to support Philadelphia firefighter who fell from roof
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Philadelphia firefighter who fell from the roof of a burning building with people reportedly trapped inside on Saturday is being treated for multiple critical injuries. On Saturday, Randy…
Police continue investigation into double shooting at Penn’s Landing
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department still have not made an arrest in the February 10th shooting at Penn’s Landing. Detectives are continuing their search for the six suspects…
Philadelphia man sentenced in murder for hire plot in Jersey City
NEWARK, NJ – A Philadelphia man was sentenced today to 240 months in prison for conspiring with Sean Caddle and a longtime accomplice to murder one of Caddle’s associates, U.S. Attorney Philip…
16-year-old reported missing in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 16-year-old male has gone missing and police are now asking the public for assistance in locating him. The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating the…
Couple involved in shootout at North Philadelphia McDonald’s wanted by police
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Police in Philadelphia are asking the public to assist in identifying a couple wanted for a shootout that took place outside a North Philadelphia McDonald’s on February 15th. This…
Couple wanted after shooting store manager in face over dispute at Philadelphia discount store
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A couple is being sought by police after shooting the store manager at the Save A Lot discount store located at 6305 Chew Avenue in Northwest Philadelphia’s Germantown section.…
Suspects blocking traffic shot at driver after he honked horn, police say
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Police are investigating a shooting in Kensington last week. According to police, three men were approached by a man in a vehicle in the area of the 4600 block…