Philadelphia

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Philadelphia escapee spotted leaving home still wearing handcuffs in new video after fleeing from officers

Alleem Bordan, 29, remains on the run in Philadelphia after escaping from police custody on Monday morning while still wearing handcuff.

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PA authorities reveal causes of death for victims of murder-suicide arson incident

Four of the five people found dead following a Philadelphia-area housefire had been fatally shot by the arsonist, Canh Le, before he killed himself, according to authorities.

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Philadelphia prisoner escapes officers at hospital while still handcuffed: police

Alleem Bordan, 29, remains on the run in Philadelphia after escaping custody while still handcuffed at a hospital, authorities said.

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Philadelphia suspect arrested after striking victim with hatchet near SEPTA station: police

Kenneth Rogers, 28, was arrested after he allegedly struck another man with a hatchet multiple times near a SEPTA station early Sunday.

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Philadelphia Police seek suspect who stole $100K in spine implants from car

Philadelphia Police said a man was caught on surveillance video swiping spine implants worth around $100,000 from a car in the early morning hours of Feb. 19, 2024.

VIDEO 6 hours ago

Harm reduction nonprofit says group is being painted as ‘scapegoat’ for Philly drug crisis

Savage Sisters executive director Sarah Laurel defends her nonprofit’s work to combat the open-air drug market in Philadelphia.

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Wild video in Philadelphia shows horse running along Interstate-95

A video has captured a horse sprinting along the side of Interstate-95 in Philadelphia this morning before being captured and loaded into a trailer.

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Gun used in shooting of Philadelphia-area officer also used in drive-by hours earlier, authorities say

A gun registered to the now-deceased Torraize Armstrong during a Saturday police confrontation was also used in a drive-by shooting earlier that day, according to authorities.

Politics 6 hours ago

Trump sparks emotional reactions from crowd in surprise visit to sneaker convention

Former President Donald Trump received a mix of reactions Saturday when he appeared at Sneaker Con to introduce a new signature line of "Trump Sneakers."

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Suspect shot dead after pinning Philadelphia officer against wall with vehicle

A Philadelphia police officer was injured and a suspect shot dead after the latter backed into the former's cruiser, pinning him against a wall.

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Pennsylvania woman convicted of strangling 11-year-old son, driving SUV into ocean

Ruth DiRienzo-Whitehead, 51, of Horsham, Pennsylvania, has been convicted of strangling her 11-year-old son to death last year. She faces a mandatory life sentence.

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Philadelphia officer acquitted of assault nearly 4 years after using baton on Floyd protester

Former Philadelphia Police Inspector Joseph Bologna, 57, has been acquitted of charges stemming from a 2020 confrontation with a George Floyd protester.

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Philadelphia apartment blast seriously injures 1

A Philadelphia man has been hospitalized for severe injuries to his hand following an apartment explosion shortly after midnight on Monday.

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3 bodies found, 3 others presumed dead in Philadelphia suburbs after house erupts in flames, 2 officers shot

Authorities in Pennsylvania said that they found the charred remains of three people and have presumed three others dead after two officers were shot at a home in East Lansdowne.

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Chaos in Philadelphia suburbs: 6 missing after house erupts in flames, 2 officers and girl reported shot

Multiple people are missing and feared dead in East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania following a fire that erupted Wednesday after two police officers were shot.

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Philadelphia motorcyclist who kicked in woman's windshield with kids in car in viral video pleads guilty

Cody Heron, 26, was accused of kicking out a car windshield and assaulting a driver during a videotaped altercation in Philadelphia on Oct. 1.

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Pennsylvania attorney accused of false representation in case of boy fatally shot by police

J. Conor Corcoran, a Pennsylvania lawyer, is accused of misconduct for attempting to file an unauthorized lawsuit on behalf of the father of a boy fatally shot by police.

Lifestyle 6 hours ago

Canceled tribal chief White Calf, face of the Redskins, generates new support nationwide

Native American leader White Calf, Blackfleet chief, was erased in cancel-culture efforts to tip public opinion against the Redskins name and log. Now, communities are standing up for history.

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I-95 northbound reopens in Philadelphia

Northbound lanes on Interstate 95 have reopened between Columbus Boulevard and Interstate 676 in Philadelphia following a weekend closure.

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UPenn faces criticism after burying the bones of 19 Black Philadelphians

In response to growing calls for accountability, the University of Pennsylvania recently laid to rest the remains of 19 Black Philadelphians by holding a memorial service.

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Pennsylvania man sentenced to life in prison for 1991 cold case murder and arson

Robert Atkins, 57, has received a life sentence without parole for the murder of Joy Hibbs in 1991, along with two counts of arson, in a Pennsylvania court.

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Pilot killed in Pennsylvania plane crash identified as longtime school official

Sam Ganow, 65, has been reported dead after his small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on Thursday afternoon.

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Father of Temple University police officer shot on duty tells Philadelphia DA he's 'not going away'

Pennsylvania teen Miles Pfeffer allegedly shot Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald in February 2023. Now, Fitzgerald's family is asking for the death penalty.

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Small plane crashes in outer Philadelphia suburbs

A small aircraft reportedly crashed in West Caln, Pennsylvania, early Thursday afternoon, shortly after taking off from the nearby Chester County Airport.

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Philadelphia police capture man accused of taking suspect's weapon after shooting

A Philadelphia man has been arrested for allegedly tampering with evidence related to a shooting incident inside a store where a man was killed and a police officer injured.

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Philadelphia DA accuses 3 retired police detectives of lying under oath in 1991 murder case

Three retired Philadelphia police detectives are accused of fabricating evidence in a 1991 rape and murder case that led to the wrongful conviction of Anthony Wright.

Lifestyle 6 hours ago

Lyft driver returns to role as 'Philly Jesus' after years-long hiatus

Michael Grant, also known as "Philly Jesus" stopped dressing as Christ for a few years, but he made his return, driving people around the city while playing gospel music.

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Philadelphia officer shot in hand while serving warrant

A Philadelphia police officer was shot in the hand early Wednesday morning while serving a search warrant at a home, according to officials.

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Philadelphia police reviewing social media video of officer-involved shootout

Philadelphia police are reportedly reviewing a video posted to social media showing officers' deadly confrontation with armed suspect Alexander Spencer.

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Philadelphia police ID man accused of taking suspect's weapon after officer-involved shooting

Philadelphia police are pursuing 42-year-old Jose Quinones-Mendez after he allegedly intercepted a firearm brandished by a now-deceased suspect in an officer-involved shooting.

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Philadelphia police kill suspect who shot, wounded officer at corner store

Alexander Spencer, 28, was fatally shot by police at a Philadelphia corner store after he shot an officer in the thigh during a struggle.