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.

Curbing gun violence is the incentive behind gun drop-off in Hunting Park

Philadelphia Police and local communities working together to get guns off the streets. People in Hunting Park turned guns in for no reason, other than to get rid of them.

DA: Philadelphia police sergeant faces assault, false report charges

A Philadelphia police sergeant faces charges after he allegedly assaulted someone under arrest and lied about the circumstances of the assault, the District's Attorney Office announced Wednesday.

Man killed, another injured in Southwest Philadelphia shooting

A 48-year-old man is dead in Elmwood after he is shot multiple times. A second man was injured and hospitalized. Police are looking for the gunman.