30 officers injured, dozens arrested after deadly police shooting sparks unrest across Philadelphia
30 Philadelphia police officers were injured and dozens of arrests were made after a deadly police-involved shooting in West Philadelphia sparked citywide unrest and looting.
DA: 10-month-old baby dies after being sexually assaulted by father in Montgomery County
Officials in Montgomery County say a father has been arrested and charged after allegedly sexually assaulting his daughter who later died at the hospital.
Pennsylvania restaurant apologizes for offensive sign that sparked protest
A members-only restaurant in Pennsylvania has apologized for a sign displayed on a wall that some people called racist, according to posts on social media.
Teen shot dead after attempting to retrieve stolen cell phone, police say
Officers responded to a report of gunshots and found the victim laying on the street next to a parked car.
Weekend gun violence pushes Philadelphia over 300 homicides so far in 2020
Homicides are up more than 30% compared to this time last year, and 300 homicides by August 31st is the more than the city saw in all of 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013.
Multiple Philadelphia police vehicles set on fire across the city overnight
Police have described the suspect as a white male wearing a flannel, backpack, and a bandana.
Bill Cosby granted appeal in sex assault case by Pennsylvania Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has agreed to review two aspects of the case that Bill Cosby's lawyers challenged on appeal.
Philadelphia-area couple gets married during peaceful protests, goes viral as footage emerges
The couple's photos have become international and iconic of Philadelphia's protests.
Armed burglary suspect fatally shot by gun shop's owner in South Philadelphia, authorities say
The incident happened at approximately 4:11 a.m. on the 1500 block of Front Street in the Pennsport section of the city.
Bill Cosby had 2 'life-sustaining' surgeries in 2019, publicist reveals in plea for early release
Andrew Wyatt revealed in a press release Saturday that Cosby underwent two life-sustaining surgeries in the fall of 2019.
7-year-old boy dies from flu complications in Delaware County
"Heaven gained an angel yesterday," Matthew Wzorek's mother wrote in a Facebook post. "Matthew was taken from us after a battle with the flu."
Police: Pittsburgh man said he slept with gun, woke to find 3-year-old girl dead
Authorities say a Pittsburgh man charged in the death of a 3-year-old girl told investigators that that he was sleeping next to the child with a loaded shotgun under his pillow and awoke to a loud bang and found her dead with a neck wound.
Officials: Gun discharge at Lancaster County church security office injures 2
An accidental discharge of a gun at a Pennsylvania church on Sunday morning injured two people, church officials said.
Search continues for Dulce Maria Alavez nearly 5 months after disappearance; $75K reward offered
Volunteers will continue to search Sunday for missing 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez, who vanished from a Cumberland County park in mid-September.
DA: Man fatally beat girlfriend over text from ex, recorded video of unresponsive victim
Nicholas Forman, 23, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Sabrina Harooni, 23, of Gilbertsville.
College basketball player drops 81 points in a game to honor Kobe Bryant
Yazid Powell, a freshman guard or the Community College of Beaver County, scored 81 points Monday night.
Philadelphia police investigating claim Gritty physically assaulted teen
Police say they are investigating an accusation that the Philadelphia Flyers mascot 'Gritty' physically assaulted a teenage boy.
Police: Man threatened officers before deadly Frankford standoff
Philadelphia police say a barricaded man inside a home is dead after a standoff in Frankford.
Dog at shelter for 900+ days asks Santa for forever home
Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, asked Santa for a forever home to call her own this Christmas.
Postal worker surprises family after receiving boy's letter to Santa asking for food, clothing
The post office where Melissa Stinsman works collects letters to Santa in a special mailbox each holiday season, and one of the letters she came across this year inspired her to make one family's Christmas unforgettable.