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September 22, 2023

Philadelphia sheriff refutes report claiming her office left 185 guns unaccounted for

Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal on Thursday disputed a city controller report claiming her office was unable to account for 185 guns reported missing

September 22, 2023

Meet the American who snapped the first selfie, Robert Cornelius, Philadelphia vanity photo futurist

Robert Cornelius snapped the world's first selfie in Philadelphia in 1839, weeks after after the advent of photograph technology. It was a prelude to smartphone selfie phenomenon.

September 20, 2023

Thrown out a window and left for dead in Philly’s open-air drug den. Now she helps others escape its grip

Sarah Laurel was left for dead in Kensington for 18 hours. The experience inspired her to get sober. Now she's fighting to help others battling addiction.

September 20, 2023

This woman was left for dead in Kensington’s drug den. Now she’s saving others.

Sarah Laurel was left for dead in Kensington for 18 hours. The experience inspired her to get sober. Now she's fighting to help others battling addiction.

September 20, 2023

Ivy League school under fire for hosting 'antisemitic' writers festival

The University of Pennsylvania is coming under fire for hosting the Palestine Writes Literature Festival that some say will feature antisemitic speakers.

September 19, 2023

Bail revoked for former Philadelphia police officer charged with murdering Eddie Irizarry

A Philadelphia judge ordered former police officer Mark Dial's bail be revoked after a hearing on Tuesday in which the District Attorney's office made the request.

September 19, 2023

Temple University acting president dead after collapsing on stage during memorial event

Temple University's acting president, JoAnne Epps, died Tuesday afternoon after becoming sick while attending a memorial service and collapsing on stage

September 19, 2023

Armed security guard at Philadelphia gas station shoots at suspect who threw rock at him, police say

An armed security guard at a Philadelphia gas station shot at a suspect who threw a rock at him, police said

September 18, 2023

NFL legend Donovan McNabb joins OutKick with new video podcast: ‘I can’t wait to get started’

Longtime NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb has joined OutKick and will host a video podcast, "The 5 Spot with Donovan McNabb," the company announced on Monday.

September 15, 2023

Blue city drug haven – home to the infamous Kensington – passes bill to ban supervised drug sites

The Philadelphia City Council passed a bill banning supervised drug consumption sites across most of the city as drug-related overdose deaths soar.