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December 30, 2020

Philadelphia nearing homicide record as 2020 comes to a close, report says

The year of 2020 is on pace to finish as one of deadliest ever for Philadelphia as the city reportedly is nearing its record for most homicides in a calendar year. 

December 30, 2020

Crime Wave 2020: These cities smashed homicide records amid nationwide crime spike

Murder rates skyrocketed – and in some cases, even smashed records – in major U.S. cities as the nation grapples with a surge in violent crime in 2020.

December 29, 2020

Protests, riots that gripped America in 2020

Protests ravaged parts of the nation in the days, weeks and months following the Minneapolis death of George Floyd and other Black individuals.

December 22, 2020

Police release video of suspects in murder of 12-year-old boy, offer $20G reward

Philadelphia police on Tuesday released video footage of two suspects wanted in connection with last month’s fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy.

December 16, 2020

Major nor’easter set to bring up to 2 feet of snow in parts of East Coast

A major nor’easter is set to pack a punch and bring big snow to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Wednesday afternoon and into Thursday morning.

December 5, 2020

Retired Catholic archbishop says Biden should be denied Holy Communion over abortion stance

The issue of Communion denial has sharply divided the Catholic leadership, leading to the formation of a council to assess the issue.

November 30, 2020

Philadelphia customer walks in on robbery at takeout restaurant, shoots suspect dead: police

A customer who walked into a robbery happening at a Philadelphia takeout restaurant shot and killed the armed suspect and will likely not face charges, authorities said.

November 25, 2020

Philadelphia Fitness Coalition creates petition to reopen gyms amid pandemic

At least 30 gyms and fitness studios in Philadelphia are demanding that the city allows them to stay open in order to keep their businesses alive during the coronavirus pandemic.

November 24, 2020

Philadelphia police seeking suspects from looting spree in wake of Walter Wallace Jr. killing

Philadelphia police are seeking suspects wanted in connection to the looting of a city store after Walter Wallace Jr. was killed in late October by a city police officer.

November 24, 2020

‘Tony Meatballs’ among 15 mobsters busted in Philadelphia

A reputed wiseguy nicknamed “Tony Meatballs” is among more than a dirty dozen alleged South Philly mobsters charged in a sweeping federal indictment unsealed Monday.