'Our government failed us': Philadelphia officials unveil findings after civil unrest
Officials focused their investigation on the events that occurred in late May and June 2020, finding that the city had received information about civil unrest occurring nationally as early as May 26th -- days prior to the first major protest citywide.
Man in custody in connection with robbery, shooting on subway platform in Center City, sources say
Philadelphia police released surveillance video of a robbery and shooting on a subway platform on Market Street in Center City.
Police: 12-year-old charged in accidental shooting death of 9-year-old sister in North Philadelphia
Officials say a 12-year-old old boy has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the accidental shooting death of his 9-year-old sister inside a home in North Philadelphia last week.
SEPTA launches Mask Force to encourage mask-wearing on trains, buses
SEPTA has created a team of ambassadors to encourage and promote mask-wearing while aboard trains and busses in Philadelphia, according to a Wednesday press release.
Thieves breaking into USPS Collection boxes across Philadelphia
You may want to think twice before dropping mail and checks into postal service collection boxes in philadelphia.
Philadelphia police officer recovering after crash in East Mount Airy
A Philadelphia police officer is recovering after being injured during a car crash early Wednesday morning in East Mount Airy.
Department of Health investigating after nurse claims Philly Fighting COVID CEO took vaccine from clinic
The fallout continues after the city severed ties with vaccination partner Philly Fighting COVID. The organization ran the vaccine site at the Philadelphia Convention Center.
Catalytic converters stolen off of buses in Frankford, police say
Crime scene tape stretched across a row of school buses at a yard on Orthodox Street in Frankford after police say thieves cut the catalytic converters off the buses and escaped into the night.
DA: Father charged after 9-year-old girl accidentally shot, killed inside North Philadelphia home
A father has been charged after his 9-year-old daughter was accidentally shot and killed by another child inside a North Philadelphia home, according to authorities.
Study finds Philadelphia police transporting gunshot, stabbing victims to ER helps survival rates
The study found that scoop and run hospital transports had survival rates comparable to those transported by EMS professionals highlighting how crucial police have become to patient care.
Philadelphia police seek assistance locating 64-year-old endangered, missing man
Officials say 64-year-old Larry Wimberly was last seen Thursday, January 21, around 11 a.m., on the 1500 block of Sergeant Street, in Kensington.
Police: 18-year-old male shot and killed found in vacant lot in Powelton
Officials say police responded to the 4200 block of Fairmount Avenue Monday, just before 2 p.m., after a person walking by the location found the young man shot multiple times in a vacant lot.
City cuts ties with vaccination partner Philly Fighting COVID after change in corporate status
Why the abrupt change? Health Department officials say they were recently made aware of a change in Philly Fighting COVID's corporate status that happened without the city's knowledge. It went from non-profit to for-profit.
Police: Sledgehammer bandits hitting convenience stores across the area
A crew is hitting convenience stores in the city, Montgomery, and Bucks counties. The suspects use a sledgehammer to bust open gaming machines to get cash out.
Democratic lawmaker slams Pennsylvania over vaccine rollout
In Pennsylvania demand for the two COVID-19 shots has overwhelmed supply, and residents have been forced to navigate a patchwork distribution system involving hospitals, pharmacy chains, municipal health departments and even grocery stores.
Philadelphia police locate endangered 28-year-old man
Brandyn Rorie-Neal, 28, was reported missing from 300 W. Olney Avenue and was last seen on Friday at approximately 8:00 p.m.
2 men arrested near Philadelphia convention center sent back to jail after Capitol rally attendance
Two men arrested in November after they traveled to the Philadelphia convention center where votes in the 2020 presidential race were being counted were sent back to jail after their bail was increased due to their participation in the rally near the U.S. Capitol that turned deadly earlier this month.
COVID-19 vaccinations in Pennsylvania: What you need to know
Pennsylvania began the arduous effort to vaccinate the sixth largest population in the country shortly after the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was given federal approval in early December.
Police: 18-year-old critical after shooting on SEPTA platform in Center City
Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting on a SEPTA platform in Center City that left a teenager in critical condition.
Police: Man, 25, injured during home invasion in Frankford
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was assaulted during a home invasion Sunday night in Frankford.