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…
Two charged for stealing $125,000 in gaming machine robberies
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Two men have been charged after breaking into and robbing at least 25 gaming machines in 7-Elevens and gas station across the Philadelphia area. According to Attorney General Josh…
Animal cruelty and torture charges filed against Philadelphia man with malnourished puppies in Queens
NEW YORK, NY – A Philadelphia man has been charged for torture and failing to provide food and drink to a group of puppies in his possession. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz…
Public School Enrollment Tanked in Cities like New York, Philadelphia during pandemic
Laurel Duggan on January 5, 2023 NEW YORK, NY – Enrollment in public schools in New York City and Philadelphia are dropping. According to Department of Education (DOE) data analyzed by The…
NYC subway serial deviant arrested and charged hours after NYPD bulletin
NEW YORK, NY – Hours after releasing a bulletin to media outlets regarding a sexual deviant on the loose in the subways of New York City, police arrested and charged an Upper…
Ten year old reported missing for nearly a week in Philadelphia
By Philadelphia PD, PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 10-year-old missing child Stephan Salley Jr. He was last seen on Friday, December 30, 2022,…
15-year-old reported missing since New Year’s Eve in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 15-year-old missing person Imani Dobson. She was last seen on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., on…
Philadelphia police seeking vending machine vandals, thieves
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department are investigating a break-in and robbery at the Friends Guild House recreation center on Fairmount Avenue. According to police, on December 27th, at…
African American doll maker’s van torched by arsonist on Christmas morning
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A vehicle owned by My Kutie Poo, an African American doll maker was set on fire by an arsonist on Christmas morning. My Kutie Poo makes dolls for children,…
Man wanted for fatal hit-and-run crash that killed 78-year-old woman in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for Jovan Lowe, who is a fugitive wanted for a fatal hit and run killing of a 78-year-old city woman. Now, the PPD…
Family seeks Philadelphia woman missing since August
by Philadelphia PD PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance locating Missing Person Valerie Excell. Valerie resides on the 100 block of Jamestown Street. Valerie’s sister last saw…
Police concerned over the disappearance of a 26-year-old man
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 26-year-old missing person Dajzhe Lowery. She was last seen on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at 7:43 A.M., on…
13-year-old reported missing in Philadelphia
Submitted by Philadelphia PD PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 13-year-old missing person Tymiere Hunter. He was last seen on Monday, January 2, 2023,…
Prosecutors in cities like New York, Philadelphia Fueled Crime Surges, Experts Say
Trevor Schakohl on January 2, 2023 NEW YORK, NY – There was a spike in crime in many of America’s largest cities in 2022, according to police, with liberal prosecutors partially at…
Gas explosion rocks Philadelphia neighborhood on New Year’s Day
PHILADELPHIA, PA – According to authorities, a large blast rocked the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia at around 3 a.m. on New Year’s Day, shaking homes for several blocks. Police determined it…
92-year-old man reported missing on Christmas in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing person William Finney. was last seen on the 26xx block of Glenwood Ave on Sunday, December 25,…
Philadelphia peeping Tom peering into windows of off-campus college students
PHILADELPHIA, PA – College students living in Philadelphia already have a lot to contend with when it comes to the city where criminals often target them. Now, another form of criminal is…
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 11 Years for Three Commercial Robberies
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Nasir Wright, 25, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to 11 years in prison and five years of supervised release by United States…
Philadelphia armed robbery crew fails to take ATM at 52nd Street gas station
Philadelphia, PA – Detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department are investigating a botched armed robbery by a crew of thieves on 52nd Street Tuesday morning. A four man crew entered the business…
Philadelphia Man Charged For Throwing Three Incendiary Bombs at Residences in Northeast Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Jason Mattis, 49, of Philadelphia, PA, was arrested and charged by Indictment with three counts of possession of an unregistered destructive device,…
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Forcibly Sex Trafficking a Minor on Backpage.com
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Rodney Kent a/k/a “Hott Rodd,” a/k/a “Hott,” 51, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced yesterday to 30 years in prison and 10 years…