Teen suspect wounded during carjacking attempt turned shootout in Mount Airy, police say
A teenage suspect was badly injured in a shootout when police say he and another suspect attempted to carjack a driver in Mount Airy who was legally armed with his own weapon.
A teenage suspect was badly injured in a shootout when police say he and another suspect attempted to carjack a driver in Mount Airy who was legally armed with his own weapon.
Philadelphia fire: Lighter, Christmas tree started fire that killed 12 in Fairmount
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel said Tuesday that a Christmas tree ignited by a lighter sparked a deadly rowhome fire in Fairmount that killed 12, including nine children.
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel said Tuesday that a Christmas tree ignited by a lighter sparked a deadly rowhome fire in Fairmount that killed 12, including nine children.
Philadelphia fire: 12 dead, including 8 children, after Fairmount rowhome fire
Authorities say 12 people, including eight children, have died as a result of Wednesday morning's fire in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood. The property was owned, operated, and inspected by the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
Authorities say 12 people, including eight children, have died as a result of Wednesday morning's fire in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood. The property was owned, operated, and inspected by the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
Philadelphia fire: Smoke detectors weren't operational in Fairmount fire that killed 12
Four smoke detectors inside the rowhome that caught fire Wednesday morning in Fairmount were not operational, according to fire officials. The fire inside the Philadelphia Housing Authority property left 12 people dead, including eight children.
Four smoke detectors inside the rowhome that caught fire Wednesday morning in Fairmount were not operational, according to fire officials. The fire inside the Philadelphia Housing Authority property left 12 people dead, including eight children.
Lyft driver shoots two suspects attempting to carjack vehicle in Philadelphia, police say
Two suspects in an armed carjacking were shot on Monday afternoon when they encountered a Lyft driver who was legally armed with a weapon of his own, Philadelphia police say. One of the suspects is in critical condition.
Two suspects in an armed carjacking were shot on Monday afternoon when they encountered a Lyft driver who was legally armed with a weapon of his own, Philadelphia police say. One of the suspects is in critical condition.
Pennsylvania parents charged after son, 13, fatally shoots 5-year-old brother
Sara Gerwig and Thomas Wolfe are each charged with endangering the welfare of a child following the death of Connor Wolfe in Penn Hills on Nov. 22.
Sara Gerwig and Thomas Wolfe are each charged with endangering the welfare of a child following the death of Connor Wolfe in Penn Hills on Nov. 22.
Elderly Pennsylvania man shoots, kills half-naked home intruder who assaulted his wife, police say
An elderly homeowner in Pennsylvania shot and killed a half-naked home intruder after the intruder attacked him and his wife, authorities say.
An elderly homeowner in Pennsylvania shot and killed a half-naked home intruder after the intruder attacked him and his wife, authorities say.
Western Pa. boy, 13, charged with homicide in shooting death of 5-year-old boy
Police said detectives determined that four children ranging in age from 3 to 13 were left unsupervised while “a loaded and unsecured handgun" was left within reach.
Police said detectives determined that four children ranging in age from 3 to 13 were left unsupervised while “a loaded and unsecured handgun" was left within reach.
Teen son of Philadelphia pizza shop employee shoots robber during struggle, police say
Police say the teenage son of a Philadelphia pizza shop employee shot a robber in the face as the man fought with his parent over the cash register.
Police say the teenage son of a Philadelphia pizza shop employee shot a robber in the face as the man fought with his parent over the cash register.
Dr. Oz announces run for U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the cardiac surgeon, author, and host of TV’s “Dr. Oz Show,” is joining the list of Republican candidates hoping to capture Pennsylvania's open U.S. Senate seat in next year's election, according to two people familiar with his plans.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the cardiac surgeon, author, and host of TV’s “Dr. Oz Show,” is joining the list of Republican candidates hoping to capture Pennsylvania's open U.S. Senate seat in next year's election, according to two people familiar with his plans.
Bill Cosby prosecutors take case to US Supreme Court
Prosecutors asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the ruling that overturned Bill Cosby’s conviction, arguing that a decision announced in a press release does not give a defendant lifetime immunity.
Prosecutors asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the ruling that overturned Bill Cosby’s conviction, arguing that a decision announced in a press release does not give a defendant lifetime immunity.
Christmas Village security guard accused of fatally shooting man, 29, in Love Park
Police say a Christmas Village security guard fatally shot a Lancaster County man when he tried to access a restricted part of the Love Park holiday display on Tuesday night.
Police say a Christmas Village security guard fatally shot a Lancaster County man when he tried to access a restricted part of the Love Park holiday display on Tuesday night.
Man accused of raping woman on crowded train was released from immigration detention, never deported
The man who allegedly raped a woman in front of passengers on a Philadelphia area-train already has a criminal record and had overstayed his student visa – but was protected from deportation by the immigration system, according to Fox News.
The man who allegedly raped a woman in front of passengers on a Philadelphia area-train already has a criminal record and had overstayed his student visa – but was protected from deportation by the immigration system, according to Fox News.
Bystanders held up phones as woman was raped on SEPTA train, police say
Authorities say other riders who witnessed an alleged sexual assault on a SEPTA train last week "should have intervened." Fiston Ngoy, 35, has been charged with rape, aggravated indecent assault and related counts in the incident.
Authorities say other riders who witnessed an alleged sexual assault on a SEPTA train last week "should have intervened." Fiston Ngoy, 35, has been charged with rape, aggravated indecent assault and related counts in the incident.
Hacker who sold data of 65K medical employees on dark web gets 7 years
Justin Johnson was sentenced to seven years for hacking a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center employee database and selling personal information online.
Justin Johnson was sentenced to seven years for hacking a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center employee database and selling personal information online.
‘We reject hatred’: George W. Bush gives remarks at Eradicate Hate Global Summit
The summit is held every year and began after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh which resulted in one of the largest losses of life in an anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.
The summit is held every year and began after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh which resulted in one of the largest losses of life in an anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.
Man facing rape charges in sexual assault aboard crowded SEPTA train, police say
A man is facing charges after police say he raped a woman while aboard a crowded SEPTA train on Wednesday night.
A man is facing charges after police say he raped a woman while aboard a crowded SEPTA train on Wednesday night.
Nike boss says he murdered 18-year-old while in teen gang
He said he was a 'straight-up gangbanger' by 16
He said he was a 'straight-up gangbanger' by 16
Cosby accused of drugging, sexually assaulting former 'Cosby Show' actress in NJ civil suit
Lili Bernard, a former 'Cosby Show' actress, has filed a civil suit against Bill Cosby claiming that the comedian claiming that he drugged and sexually assaulted her in a New Jersey hotel decades ago.
Lili Bernard, a former 'Cosby Show' actress, has filed a civil suit against Bill Cosby claiming that the comedian claiming that he drugged and sexually assaulted her in a New Jersey hotel decades ago.
Philly mom sends message to other parents after teen son accused in shooting turns himself in
Philadelphia police say the 15-year-old turned himself in Sunday night and is facing serious charges, including attempted murder.
Philadelphia police say the 15-year-old turned himself in Sunday night and is facing serious charges, including attempted murder.