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June 28, 2023

Former PA officer who is in custody for sexual assault now being charged with dozens of other sex crimes

Patrick Heron, a former Philadelphia police officer who is currently in custody on child sexual assault charges, is being charged with dozens of other sex crimes from his time on duty.

June 25, 2023

3 teens shot within hours when illegal Airbnb, rental parties turn violent: police

Two male teens and one young female teen were shot at different Airbnb properties that were rented out for parties, on Monday night, June 19th.

June 23, 2023

Meet the American who was revered as the 'patron saint' until he was canceled: Lenni Lenape chief Tammany

Lenni Lenape chief Tamanend, better known as King Tammany, was celebrated as the "Patron Saint of America" and honored by Americans for 200 years — until he was canceled.

June 22, 2023

Philadelphia's I-95 reopening efforts bolstered by NASCAR track's jet dryer assistance

Efforts to reopen a section of I-95 in Philadelphia, which has been closed since a fire on June 11, are receiving assistance from a truck-mounted jet dryer used at the Pocono Raceway.

June 20, 2023

Philadelphia bartender abducted at gunpoint, anonymous donor offers $10K reward

Philadelphia bartender Wey Um was abducted at gunpoint in March, and now an anonymous donor has stepped forward to offer $10,000 for information leading to his whereabouts.

June 18, 2023

Pennsylvania governor says collapsed part of I-95 in Philly will reopen within 2 weeks

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said after touring the collapsed stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia with President Biden that the roadway will reopen within two weeks.

June 17, 2023

Biden kicks off first big re-election campaign rally with Philadelphia union workers

President Joe Biden picked an enthusiastic, supportive union worker audience for his first 2024 re-election campaign rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Saturday afternoon.

June 17, 2023

Biden says I-95 repair is top priority for government; Dem governor says it can be done within two weeks

President Biden visited Philadelphia Saturday and said repairs to Interstate 95 were the most important infrastructure project in the country, pledging the government's full support.

June 16, 2023

27-year-old Philadelphia subway security guard shot on train

A 27-year-old employee of Scotlandyard Security Services was shot and wounded on a Philadelphia-area train. It is unclear whether there were any witnesses to the shooting.

June 15, 2023

Philadelphia woman's Uber ride takes dramatic turn after driver is shot in the head, crashes into pole: police

An Uber passenger in Philadelphia survived after a stray bullet entered the vehicle, striking the driver in the head and causing it to crash. The driver is not expected to live.