Philadelphia

CRIME 2 days ago

Philadelphia bans ski masks: ‘No discernible public or private good’

Philadelphia on Thursday passed a new law that bans ski masks and other face coverings in public after a slew of crimes committed by suspects wearing masks.

New Jersey 2 days ago

NJ teen accused of filming customer in department store bathroom, police believe there are more victims

Police in New Jersey have arrested David Reyes, 19, for invasion of privacy after he allegedly recorded another man in a store's public restroom on Sunday.

Pennsylvania 3 days ago

Philadelphia man sentenced for role in overturning police car during George Floyd protests

A Philadelphia man, known for his role in overturning a police car during 2020 protests after George Floyd's death, has been sentenced to a year in prison for obstructing police.

Pennsylvania 3 days ago

Pennsylvania Supreme Court debates future of impeachment trial for Philadelphia Prosecutor Larry Krasner

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is deliberating on whether the Legislature can proceed with an impeachment trial against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, a Democrat.

Pennsylvania 3 days ago

Pennsylvania Rep. Craig Williams enters 2024 race for attorney general

State Representative Craig Williams, a Republican leading the effort to impeach Philadelphia's district attorney, has announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania attorney general.

LIFESTYLE 4 days ago

On this day in history, November 29, 1832, 'Little Women' author Louisa May Alcott is born in Philadelphia

Louisa May Alcott, best known as the author of "Little Women," was born in Philadelphia on Nov. 29, 1832. She served as a Civil War nurse before achieving literary fame.

Pennsylvania 5 days ago

Pennsylvania Republican Kat Copeland enters 2024 race for attorney general

Republican Katayoun "Kat" Copeland has announced her candidacy for attorney general of Pennsylvania in the 2024 election. She has a background of three decades as a prosecutor.

Pennsylvania 5 days ago

Pennsylvania man sentenced for fatal Christmas eve shooting of store owner over stolen necklace

A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder for the fatal Christmas Eve shooting of an 81-year-old store owner in south Philadelphia nearly seven years ago.

OPINION 5 days ago

Progressive mayors demand $1.5 billion for drug crisis they created

Mayors of America’s biggest Democrat-controlled cities are among those jonesing for tax dollars to tackle a drug crisis they helped to create.

Philadelphia November 24

Philadelphia warehouse worker dies after falling down elevator shaft: police

An employee at a Philadelphia warehouse died Friday morning after he fell 20-feet down an elevator shaft and suffered fatal head trauma, police said.