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July 29, 2021

Girlfriend of man accused in cheesesteak shop slay charged with murder

The girlfriend of a suspect accused of fatally shooting a New Jersey man outside a Philadelphia cheesesteak shop has also been charged with murder, police said.

July 29, 2021

'Quality-of-life crimes' in Philadelphia, including public urination and prostitution, to get new treatment

The Philadelphia Police Department has issued an internal memo detailing changes to the way officers handle "quality of life crimes," such as public urination or prostitution, under a new pilot program.

July 28, 2021

Pennsylvania man arrested in string of hit-and-runs that left one woman dead, others injured

A Pennsylvania man who authorities say intentionally targeted multiple people in a string of hit-and-runs that left one woman dead and others injured was arrested on Wednesday morning, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele announced.

July 23, 2021

Pat's Steaks shooting: Philadelphia police identify, charge suspect in killing outside popular restaurant

A 36-year-old Pennsylvania man is now facing a murder charge Friday after being identified as the gunman accused of shooting and killing another man outside of the iconic Pat’s Steaks restaurant in Philadelphia early yesterday morning.

July 23, 2021

Philadelphia officials advise masks for fully vaccinated people in public indoor spaces again

Philadelphia officials have revised the city's mask guidance, encouraging everyone to wear face masks in public indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status as the more virulent delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread. 

July 22, 2021

Pat’s Steaks shooting: Philadelphia police say 1 dead following argument between customers waiting in line

One person is dead and another is in custody Thursday after an argument sparked a fatal shooting outside of the iconic Pat’s Steaks restaurant in Philadelphia, police say.

July 21, 2021

Philadelphia arsonist sets fire to American flag outside home twice: 'not going to deter me'

An unidentified arsonist is being sought in Philadelphia Wednesday after being caught on video twice lighting an American flag on fire outside of a resident’s home.

July 20, 2021

Philadelphia shootings leave 1 dead, 12 injured in one night

A series of shootings that unfolded in Philadelphia last night have left at least one woman dead and 12 others injured, reports say.

July 20, 2021

Airplane brawl caught on video shocks passengers, alleged racial slur used

A wild brawl erupted on a Frontier Airlines flight from Philadelphia this week after one passenger reportedly complained to another that he was taking too long to remove his luggage from the overhead bins.

July 20, 2021

Philadephia shooting: Video shows 1-year-old shot in convenience store as crime skyrockets

Video footage caught the moment a 1-year-old girl was shot in a Philadelphia convenience store as shootings escalate in the city.