Philadelphia

North Philly neighbors voice frustration after quadruple shooting at playground kills 2, injures 2

August 12, 2023 10:40pm EDT

A quadruple shooting at a North Philadelphia playground Friday night took the lives of two men and left two others fighting for their lives. Children were playing nearby and neighbors are frustrated with the ongoing heightened level of violence.

West Philadelphia double shooting leaves 18-year-old victim with critical injuries, police say

August 12, 2023 5:00pm EDT

Two young men were shot on the street in West Philadelphia, leaving one in critical condition.

Police: Man, 27, shot in chest and killed on East Germantown street

August 12, 2023 4:44pm EDT

A violent weekend in Philadelphia continues as a 27-year-old man is shot death in East Germantown.

No injuries reported after barricade situation in Nicetown ends with no arrests

August 12, 2023 1:51pm EDT

A barricade situation was declared late Friday night in Nicetown after a man was reportedly firing shots onto the street from inside a residence.

Man critically injured after shooting inside North Philadelphia store, police say

August 12, 2023 1:26pm EDT

Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting the took place inside a North Philly store and left a man in critical condition.

Philadelphia police investigate fatal motorcycle crash near Boathouse Row

August 12, 2023 10:46am EDT

Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident near Boathouse Row that killed a 51-year-old man.

1 man killed, 1 injured, 1 in custody in Kensington double shooting: officials

August 11, 2023 7:27pm EDT

Philadelphia police investigate a double shooting in Kensington that killed a 23-year-old man and injured a 25-year-old man. A third man is in custody.

Man dead, woman critical after scooter-involved crash on Roosevelt Boulevard: police

August 11, 2023 9:24am EDT

A late-night crash left the driver of a scooter dead, and his female passenger in critical condition in Philadelphia's Mayfair section Thursday.

SEPTA riders told to expect delays Monday as employees undergo mandatory safety training

August 10, 2023 10:20pm EDT

SEPTA riders should brace for delays on Monday as the company conducts "safety reinforcement training" for employees following a series of recent accidents involving SEPTA vehicles. 

Community shaken by Kensington double shooting that wounded 4-year-old girl

August 10, 2023 6:03pm EDT

A Philadelphia community is left shaken after 4-year-old girl and her father were shot while standing in the open front door of a home Wednesday night.

Temple University introduces upgrades, enhancements to campus security

August 10, 2023 1:55pm EDT

Students at Temple University are getting ready to return to campus and the university is talking about enhanced security measures to keep students, staff and the community safe.