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February 17, 2021

COVID-19 pandemic forces Ash Wednesday changes worldwide

Ash Wednesday services will look different for Christian churches around the world this year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 16, 2021

Mom of pro-life teens harassed by Pa. Democrat Brian Sims says 'he doesn't deserve anyone's vote'

The mother of two teen girls who were harassed by Pennsylvania state Rep. Brian Sims while praying outside a Planned Parenthood in 2019 told Fox News that "he doesn't deserve anyone's vote" after Sims announced he's running for lieutenant governor on Monday.

February 13, 2021

Firearm violence in Philadelphia almost doubles after COVID-19 lockdown measures: report

After the state of Pennsylvania implemented stringent containment measures in an attempt to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus, firearm violence in the city of Philadephia increased. 

February 13, 2021

Home of Trump attorney Michael van der Veen vandalized

The home of Trump defense attorney Michael van der Veen was vandalized Friday night. 

February 9, 2021

Philadelphia homicides soar after 7 killed, including teen, in violent day

Gun violence across Philadelphia left seven people, including a 15-year-old boy, dead on Monday, Philadephia police told Fox News in an email, as homicides in the city continue to soar.

February 8, 2021

Philly cop charged with DUI after car goes airborne, crashes into house, injuring 2: report

A Philadelphia cop has been arrested on drunk driving and other offenses after plowing into a house on Saturday, injuring two of the occupants, and killing their dog, according to reports. 

February 5, 2021

John Legend, tech figures donate to Philly DA Larry Krasner's re-election bid

Out-of-state donors have boosted incumbent Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s re-election campaign in recent months,

January 30, 2021

Philadelphia deputy health commissioner resigns following COVID bidding controversy

Philadelphia Deputy Health Commissioner Dr. Caroline Johnson has resigned after a report found she was unfairly giving a vaccine bidding advantage to Philly Fighting COVID, the city’s largest vaccine distribution site.

January 27, 2021

Philadelphia sorting COVID-19 vaccinations after severing ties with ‘college students’ running distribution

Philadelphia health officials are rearranging plans for COVID-19 vaccinations after the city severed ties with a group of young volunteers put in charge of mass vaccination efforts that resulted in canceled appointments and allegations of selling patient information.

January 22, 2021

Police union blasts Philadelphia DA for not ‘doing his job’ after murder suspect's release on reduced bail

Police said Josephus Davis is one out of two suspects who were seen on surveillance video approaching Loncar while he was walking his dog on Jan 13. Loncar was allegedly patted down and shot in the city's Brewerytown area, according to FOX 29 in Philadelphia.