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October 3, 2022

Video shows chaotic scene as cars do donuts, fireworks set off in Philadelphia street

Cars performed donuts and hundreds flooded the street in Philadelphia's Old City Saturday night, with fireworks going off into the sky before police arrived.

September 29, 2022

Philadelphia DA ripped for criticizing 'MAGA states’ when local host presses him on failed crime policies

Larry Krasner, the district attorney of Philadelphia, claimed that "MAGA" cities and states had a 40% higher homicide rate than those run by Democrats.

September 29, 2022

Philly DA Krasner insists his crime policies are 'working' despite 1,000 killings, refuses to resign

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner defended his crime policies and refused to resign during an interview with local media on Wednesday. Krasner argues his policies are "working."

September 28, 2022

Philadelphia reaches 1,000 carjackings for first time ever

Carjackings in Philadelphia surpass 1,000 thefts reported this year as the nation see a spike in carjackings over the last two years.

September 28, 2022

Dr. Oz's crime 'diagnosis' places blame on 'radical' John Fetterman: 'We have got to take our cities back'

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Mehmet Oz said his "diagnosis" for the rising crime in Pennsylvania placed blame squarely on Democrat John Fetterman's lax attitude toward crime.

September 27, 2022

Philadelphia high school student dead, 4 others injured in shooting after football scrimmage

One Philadelphia high school student was killed and four others, who are believed to be members of the football team, were shot Tuesday, authorities said.

September 27, 2022

Philadelphia bans guns in city rec spaces; even legal permit holders will have ‘problem with me,' DA says

Philadelphia is banning guns at the city's recreational facilities, which have seen 300 gun violence incidents since 2019, officials said Tuesday.

September 27, 2022

Philly police search for man accused of home invasion, sexual assault of senior citizen

Police have identified a man in Philadelphia who they say entered a senior citizen's house, demanded money, forced her to undress and then sexually assaulted her.

September 27, 2022

FBI arrest of Pennsylvania pro-life activist 'stinks to high heaven,' former prosecutor says: 'Loser case'

Pro-life Catholic activist Mark Houck was arrested by the FBI last week over a reported altercation with a Planned Parenthood escort. A former prosecutor called it a "loser case."

September 27, 2022

Care home resident found dead with paper towel jammed in windpipe

A car home resident with cerebral palsy was found dead facing down with a paper towel stuffed in her trachea. The mother has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.