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November 29, 2023

Philadelphia man sentenced for role in overturning police car during George Floyd protests

A Philadelphia man, known for his role in overturning a police car during 2020 protests after George Floyd's death, has been sentenced to a year in prison for obstructing police.

November 29, 2023

Pennsylvania Supreme Court debates future of impeachment trial for Philadelphia Prosecutor Larry Krasner

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is deliberating on whether the Legislature can proceed with an impeachment trial against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, a Democrat.

November 29, 2023

Pennsylvania Rep. Craig Williams enters 2024 race for attorney general

State Representative Craig Williams, a Republican leading the effort to impeach Philadelphia's district attorney, has announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania attorney general.

November 29, 2023

On this day in history, November 29, 1832, 'Little Women' author Louisa May Alcott is born in Philadelphia

Louisa May Alcott, best known as the author of "Little Women," was born in Philadelphia on Nov. 29, 1832. She served as a Civil War nurse before achieving literary fame.

November 27, 2023

Pennsylvania Republican Kat Copeland enters 2024 race for attorney general

Republican Katayoun "Kat" Copeland has announced her candidacy for attorney general of Pennsylvania in the 2024 election. She has a background of three decades as a prosecutor.

November 27, 2023

Pennsylvania man sentenced for fatal Christmas eve shooting of store owner over stolen necklace

A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder for the fatal Christmas Eve shooting of an 81-year-old store owner in south Philadelphia nearly seven years ago.

November 27, 2023

Progressive mayors demand $1.5 billion for drug crisis they created

Mayors of America’s biggest Democrat-controlled cities are among those jonesing for tax dollars to tackle a drug crisis they helped to create.

November 24, 2023

Philadelphia warehouse worker dies after falling down elevator shaft: police

An employee at a Philadelphia warehouse died Friday morning after he fell 20-feet down an elevator shaft and suffered fatal head trauma, police said.

November 22, 2023

Philadelphia police identify victims in fatal shooting that left 5 wounded

Two men were killed in a shooting in Philadelphia where at least 70 rounds were fired, leaving five others injured. The incident occurred on Fairhill Street on Tuesday.

November 22, 2023

Driver pleads guilty to March 2022 crash that killed 2 Pennsylvania troopers, a pedestrian

The driver who killed two Pennsylvania troopers and a pedestrian in a March 2022 crash pleaded guilty to charges annd was sentenced in court Wednesday.