Deadly electrocution at mini power station in Northeast Philadelphia: police investigate
PHILADELPHIA - An electrocution at a mini power station happened in Northeast Philadelphia late Sunday night leaving one person dead, according to police. Emergency crews were dispatched to the 700 block of Adams Avenue just before 11:15 p.m. The victim was discovered in a substation, and officials have confirmed the...
How mobsters’ own words brought down Philly’s mafia − a veteran crime reporter has...
Longtime mob reporter George Anastasia explains how intensive electronic eavesdropping revealed dialogue that surpassed Hollywood scripts.
A Reminder: Pennsylvania Has Elections in Two Weeks
Right now, Omar Sabir, the chair of the Philadelphia City Commissioners, is a busy guy. So is my friend Kadida Kenner, CEO of the New Pennsylvania Project and co-chair of Why Courts Matter-PA, a non-partisan advocacy arm of the New Pennsylvania Project’s Educational Fund whose mission is to help maintain the...
12-year-old girl reported missing in Camden
CAMDEN, NJ — Police are searching for a 12-year-old girl reported missing from the Whitman Park neighborhood. Zyasiah Horner was last seen at her home on the 1200 block of Chase Street, according to the Camden County Police Department. She is described as a Black female, 5 feet 5...
Philadelphia City Council considers stiffer penalties for catalytic converter thefts
Catalytic converter thefts were a scourge during the pandemic, but they have dropped steeply in the last few years. A bill introduced into Philadelphia City Council last week aims to cut crime even further.
Pennysylvania state brings back a spiritual battle with declaring sep 12 as The Day...
In 2025, Pennsylvania’s State Senate joyfully passed Senate Resolution 131, celebrating September 12 as the “Day of the Bible” in the state. This resolution, while not legally binding, warmly honors the date when the Continental Congress approved the first complete English-language Bible printed in America back in...
Pennsylvania Buffets Serving Classic Soul Food Favorites
Pennsylvania might be famous for cheesesteaks and pretzels, but the state also serves up some seriously delicious soul food that’ll make your taste buds dance. From crispy fried chicken to buttery cornbread and collard greens cooked low and slow, these buffets bring the flavors of the South right to your plate....
Thousands join No Kings rally and march in Philadelphia
Thousands of people marched through Philadelphia as part of the "No Kings Day of Peaceful Action," a nationwide movement involving nearly 2,500 locations.
Man sentenced to up to 25 years for buying guns later used in Philadelphia...
A Delaware County man has been sentenced to 12 to 25 years in state prison for buying firearms later used in violent crimes across Philadelphia. Prosecutors say five of the 14 guns purchased by Tahir Zahir, 30, were recovered from shootings and other crimes, including a 2020 homicide. The case...
10 most expensive homes sold in the Camden area, Oct. 6-12
A house in Camden that sold for $251,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Camden area in the past week. During the past week, a total of 35 residential real estate sales were registered in the area, with an average price of $161,354. The average price per square foot was $109.