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February 26, 2024

Philadelphia suspect arrested after striking victim with hatchet near SEPTA station: police

Kenneth Rogers, 28, was arrested after he allegedly struck another man with a hatchet multiple times near a SEPTA station early Sunday.

February 25, 2024

Philadelphia Police seek suspect who stole $100K in spine implants from car

Philadelphia Police said a man was caught on surveillance video swiping spine implants worth around $100,000 from a car in the early morning hours of Feb. 19, 2024.

February 21, 2024

Harm reduction nonprofit says group is being painted as ‘scapegoat’ for Philly drug crisis

Savage Sisters executive director Sarah Laurel defends her nonprofit’s work to combat the open-air drug market in Philadelphia.

February 20, 2024

Wild video in Philadelphia shows horse running along Interstate-95

A video has captured a horse sprinting along the side of Interstate-95 in Philadelphia this morning before being captured and loaded into a trailer.

February 19, 2024

Gun used in shooting of Philadelphia-area officer also used in drive-by hours earlier, authorities say

A gun registered to the now-deceased Torraize Armstrong during a Saturday police confrontation was also used in a drive-by shooting earlier that day, according to authorities.

February 17, 2024

Trump sparks emotional reactions from crowd in surprise visit to sneaker convention

Former President Donald Trump received a mix of reactions Saturday when he appeared at Sneaker Con to introduce a new signature line of "Trump Sneakers."

February 16, 2024

Suspect shot dead after pinning Philadelphia officer against wall with vehicle

A Philadelphia police officer was injured and a suspect shot dead after the latter backed into the former's cruiser, pinning him against a wall.

February 15, 2024

Pennsylvania woman convicted of strangling 11-year-old son, driving SUV into ocean

Ruth DiRienzo-Whitehead, 51, of Horsham, Pennsylvania, has been convicted of strangling her 11-year-old son to death last year. She faces a mandatory life sentence.

February 14, 2024

Philadelphia officer acquitted of assault nearly 4 years after using baton on Floyd protester

Former Philadelphia Police Inspector Joseph Bologna, 57, has been acquitted of charges stemming from a 2020 confrontation with a George Floyd protester.

February 12, 2024

Philadelphia apartment blast seriously injures 1

A Philadelphia man has been hospitalized for severe injuries to his hand following an apartment explosion shortly after midnight on Monday.