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March 12, 2023

Elderly Philadelphia man running errands turns tables on would-be robbers, emptying his gun

Two would-be robbers in Philadelphia took off running after a shootout with an elderly man they were allegedly trying to mug, according to investigators.

March 10, 2023

Philadelphia suspect walks away empty-handed after demanding CVS employee open cashless register

Philadelphia Police Department officials are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who attempted to rob an East Germantown CVS on Wednesday.

March 9, 2023

Former Pennsylvania Senate candidate Malcolm Kenyatta to run for auditor general

Democratic Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta has announced his bid for auditor general, challenging incumbent Republican Timothy DeFoor.

March 9, 2023

Philadelphia husband subdues gunman who shot wife, daughter in pizza shop during armed robbery: report

A 66-year-old mother and 34-year-old daughter in Philadelphia were reported to be in stable condition after being shot during an attempted armed robbery at their pizza shop.

March 7, 2023

Stage set for Pennsylvania elections as candidate filing deadline passes

Pennsylvania's candidate filing deadline passed Tuesday, closing the window for those not already seeking office in this year's state and local elections.

March 3, 2023

FDA cracks down on animal tranquilizer as overdose deaths and amputations soar

The FDA will restrict imports of the animal tranquilizer, Xylazine, known as "Tranq" on the street. The drug has now infiltrated much of the fentanyl and heroin supply in the U.S.

March 1, 2023

Former Philadelphia councilman gets 3 1/2 years in massive corruption case

Former Philadelphia councilman Bobby Henon has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a federal public corruption case.

February 28, 2023

Pennsylvania House elects new speaker with narrow Democrat majority

Democratic Pennsylvania state Rep. Joanna McClinton was elected speaker of the state's House of Representatives on Tuesday on the back of her party's one-vote majority.

February 28, 2023

Philly judge increases bail for 2 teens accused of beating elderly man with traffic cone

Two Philadelphia teenagers are back behind bars after a judge raised their bail Monday. The two are accused of beating an elderly man to death with a traffic cone last summer.

February 28, 2023

Judge raises bail on 2 Philadelphia teens charged in traffic cone beating death of elderly man

FOX 29 Philadelphia reports the latest on the case.