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November 23, 2020

Philadelphia boy, 12, fatally shot through door while answering knock

A 12-year-old boy was fatally shot while answering the door at his Philadelphia home on Sunday, according to police and reports.

November 18, 2020

Philadelphia mayor spotted drinking a beer at a bar before announcing total lockdown on indoor dining

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney was photographed at a local restaurant before announcing a ban on indoor dining due to concerns surrounding COVID-19.

November 13, 2020

Philadelphia police reportedly struggling to close gun cases, murders

Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) investigators are said to be drowning in unsolved shootings and gun-related murders this year, having closed less than 30% of the firearms-related homicides and an even smaller percentage of the city’s nonfatal shootings, according to a recent report.

November 12, 2020

Trump campaign appeals Philadelphia vote decision, alleging incomplete ballots were counted

The Trump campaign is appealing after the Philadelphia County Board of Elections denied its objection to the counting of thousands of ballots that the campaign said should have been rejected under state law.

November 11, 2020

Biden honors veterans with stop at Philadelphia memorial

President-elect Joe Biden marked Veterans Day by honoring America’s veterans during a stop at the Korean War Memorial in Philadelphia.

November 9, 2020

Lindsey Graham: Democrats 'could give a damn' about election law and precedent, so long as Trump lost

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Monday that many Democrats don't care about following election laws or precedents as long as their candidate wins or their enemy candidate loses.

November 6, 2020

Pennsylvania GOP lawmaker claims Democratic officials worked to 'tip the scales' to Biden

Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of the Commonwealth Kathy Boockvar have done everything they can in the way of "changing the rules" to help Joe Biden, state Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman claimed Friday

November 6, 2020

2 men with handguns near Pennsylvania Convention Center charged with firearms offenses: DA

Prosecutors in Philadelphia said they plan to charge two out-of-state men with firearms offenses after they were arrested near the Pennsylvania Convention Center Thursday night – where ballots are still being counted in the close 2020 presidential race.

November 6, 2020

PA GOP leaders urge people to 'relax,' report fraud concerns to law enforcement amid Trump campaign objections

Top Pennsylvania Republicans, speaking with the press on Friday, urged people to "relax" as tensions run high in the battleground state and President Trump's campaign makes allegations of potential election-related wrongdoing, specifically in Philadelphia. 

November 6, 2020

Guardian Angels expanding efforts to Philadelphia amid concerns of unrest

The Guardian Angels are planning to expand their neighborhood watch efforts into Philadelphia after requests from the public amid unrest and uncertainty surrounding the 2020 presidential election.