TJ Siderio shooting: Former Philadelphia police officer charged with murder in 12-year-old's death

Edsaul Mendoza, former Philadelphia police officer who fired the shots that fatally struck 12-year-old TJ Siderio, after he allegedly shot at police, in South Philadelphia has been charged with murder.

Dog leaps from window to escape burning Berks County home

Heart wrenching video captured the moment a family dog leapt from a second-story window in order to escape a burning home in Berks County. A second dog and a cat were also found safe. One of the family's cats is still missing, authorities say.

Philadelphia officially drops reinstated indoor mask mandate

Effective immediately, Philadelphia officials now strongly recommend all people wear masks indoors, but they are no longer required under the mask mandate that was reimplemented on Monday.

Pennsylvania school board torpedoes After School Satan Club

There are currently four similar clubs operating in U.S. schools across the country, with regular attempts to expand.

James Amabile: Body found underwater in Ridley Township is man missing since 2003, medical examiner says

Ten days after divers recovered skeletal remains from a car underwater in the Ridley Township Marina, the Delaware County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the identity as James Amabile, who went missing in 2003.

Suspect in crash that killed 2 troopers, civilian appeared to brag about drunk driving on Twitter

Jayana Tanae Webb, 21, appeared to have posted that she was the ‘best drunk driver ever’ weeks before she allegedly struck and killed two Pennsylvania state troopers and a third man while driving under the influence.

2 Pennsylvania state troopers, civilian killed in crash on I-95 in Philadelphia

Two Pennsylvania state police troopers have been identified after they were killed in a crash on I-95 this morning along with a civilian they were trying to help. Authorities say they are conducting a 'DUI-related' investigation.

YouTube couple facing charges for staying overnight in Pennsylvania Target

A bizarre social media challenge led to the arrest of a man and woman after police say they hid inside a Chester County Target overnight and filmed for their YouTube channel.

Philadelphia officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Thomas Siderio to be dismissed

The Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed Thomas Siderio, 12, will be suspended for 30 days with the intent to dismiss, Commissioner Outlaw announced. Police say Siderio fired a single shot into an unmarked police vehicle prior to the shooting.

Boy, 12, fatally shot by Philadelphia officers after bullet struck police car

Thomas Siderio, 12, was shot and killed by plainclothes Philadelphia police officers Tuesday night after police say an unmarked vehicle was hit by gunfire. Two officers returned fire, hitting him in the upper back and fatally wounding him.

2 dead in small plane crash in Perkasie, officials say

Authorities say two people died when a single-engine plane crashed into a residential neighborhood Thursday afternoon in Bucks County. 

Video: FedEx driver tied up in truck by armed carjacking suspect in Philadelphia

Philadelphia police say a FedEx driver was tied up in the back of his delivery truck by an armed suspect who then drove away and ran off with several packages.

Man accused of killing, beheading woman inside Clifton Heights apartment

Nicholas Scurria, 32, was taken into custody Friday morning after authorities say officers responding to a domestic call witnessed him attempting to dismember a woman's body inside their apartment.

76ers trade Simmons, Curry, Drummond and picks to Nets for James Harden

The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly agreed to a trade for James Harden that will send a package including Ben Simmons and Seth Curry to the Brooklyn Nets.

Father shot to death in minivan with children was mistaken target of retaliation shooting, police say

Authorities say Raymond Lighty was shot and killed while sitting in a van with two of his daughters last fall after a suspect apparently mistook him for someone else. Police have now identified a suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest.

Golden Corral brawl caught on video investigated

A wild brawl broke out inside a suburban Philadelphia restaurant over an apparent beef over steak and now police are investigating the incident.