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June 29, 2022

Al Ashraf Khalil arrest: Philadelphia building owner charged after firefighter killed in blaze

Al-Ashraf Khalil, 28, was taken into custody and charged with causing the fire that resulted in the death of Philadelphia firefighter Lt. Sean Williamson, 51.

June 27, 2022

Teens charged in murder of Philadelphia 15-year-old who was shot in head getting water from family car

Two 17-year-olds were arrested and charged with murder months after Philadelphia 15-year-old Sean Toomey was shot in the head outside his home while getting water from a family car.

June 26, 2022

USFL championship set as Stars get clutch punt return TD, Stallions trample Breakers

The Philadelphia Stars and Birmingham Stallions got clutch performances en route to their playoff wins and will meet with the first USFL championship on the line.

June 23, 2022

Philadelphia mother set on fire in park argument, police say

A Philadelphia mother is suffering from second- and third-degree burns after being set on fire during an altercation with an unidentified woman in a Kensington park.

June 22, 2022

3 women viciously beaten in random attack by ex-con on South Philadelphia street

Three women were viciously beaten in South Philadelphia in an attack police saw was carried out by an ex-convict who was on a crime spree that lasted for days.

June 22, 2022

Philadelphia murder victim's family says change must happen now: 'We are tired of losing our children'

Nakisha Billa joined "America's Newsroom" to call for change in Philadelphia after her son was killed at a local mall as calls grow to impeach DA Larry Krasner.

June 22, 2022

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner should be ousted, says father of slain teen

Family members of murder victims said Tuesday at a press conference that district attorney Larry Krasner should be ousted from office for his soft-on-crime policies.

June 22, 2022

Six major cities on pace to pass historic 2021 violent crime totals halfway through 2022

Six major U.S. cities have recorded an increase of violent crime halfway through the year compared to already historic 2021 numbers, with New York City leading the surge.

June 20, 2022

Concealed carry applications spike 600% in Philadelphia amid crime surge: 'People are scared'

Firearm instructor Terrence Lappe said registrations for his firearm lessons have gone "through the roof" in recent years, with a majority of interest from women.

June 20, 2022

Philippines government lawyer shot dead in Philadelphia Uber, Mayor blames guns

Philippines government lawyer John Albert Laylo was fatally shot in an Uber on the way to the airport in Philadelphia, and so far, no arrests have been made.