24-year-old man shot and killed in West Philadelphia

A 24-year-old man is dead in West Philadelphia after he was shot in the head Saturday evening.

Trial delayed for ex-Philly police officer who shot man in back

A judge has postponed Monday's scheduled start of the murder trial of Ryan Pownall, a white Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed a black man after a confrontation over a dirt bike in 2017.

Police officer injured after crash in Kensington

A police officer is injured after being struck by another driver while responding to an incident in Kensington.

Philadelphia murder rate hits high for decade; 356 killed

Police have tallied 356 slayings this year, three more than 2018. The count had fallen to about 250 to 275 homicides annually from 2013 to 2016.

Danielle Outlaw named as new Philadelphia Police Department commissioner

Danielle Outlaw, who previously acted as Portland Police Bureau's Chief of Police, has been appointed as Philadelphia Police Department's new commissioner.

200 arrests made, drugs and assault weapons seized in Kensington bust

Police have arrested more than 200 people and seized $600,000 worth of narcotics as a result of a massive drug bust in Kensington.

Man, 30, critical after apparent drive-by shooting in South Philadelphia, police say

Police in South Philadelphia are searching for a shooter or shooters who left a man in critical condition after what they say may be a drive-by shooting Christmas night.

'Truly chaotic': Fire commissioner addresses South Philly gas explosion

Authorities continued to search Friday for two people believed to have been trapped when an explosion destroyed several row homes in south Philadelphia a day earlier.

Lockdown lifted for North Philadelphia elementary school

A lockdown has been lifted for an elementary school in North Philaelphia, according to Philadelphia police.

Police: 3 men shot in Tacony; arrest made

Three people are shot in Tacony and police say an arrest has been made.

As new officers are sworn-in, search for Philadelphia police commissioner continues

Taking an oath to protect and serve Philadelphia, a new class of police officers hope to make a difference in the city. And, the mayor hopes to name a new Police Commissioner before the new year.