Gunman sought after man shot in the back in North Philly, police say
An investigation is underway, officials said, after a man was shot in the back in an incident that happened late Saturday night in North Philadelphia. According to police, officers responded to the 400 block of West Cambria Street, in North Philly, at about 11:58 p.m. on Saturday, to find a 51-year-old man who had...
Four-Alarm Fire Engulfs Abandoned Building Marked For Demolition In Camden
Camden firefighters were operating at a four-alarm building fire at 2895 Mount Ephraim Avenue, officials confirmed Saturday night. Photos and video shared by the Camden Fire Department show an old red building fully engulfed in flames. The structure appeared to be surrounded by fencing and posted with demolition...
Steven Randolp Edler Charged In Assault Of Disabled Man
Steven Randolp Edler, 34, of Philadelphia, was arrested after Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police were called to Chester County Hospital around 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, where a 31-year-old man was being treated for an assault, according to investigators. The victim, who is non-verbal and has cerebral palsy, showed...
Man collapses, dies as he was being arrested in Mayfair
When police arrived, they say they found the man heavily intoxicated, and several shots had been fired.
‘Rebuilding Together Philadelphia’ provides essential repairs to keep families in their homes
Rebuilding Together Philadelphia is a nonprofit helping community members have safer homes.
Dog found in West Philly trash gets second chance
A dog left for dead in a pile of trash in West Philadelphia is now on the road to recovery thanks to the efforts of a local animal rescue and hospital.
Pa. medical center sees promise in drug for pancreatic cancer patients
PHILADELPHIA — Irene Blair was expected to have another six to eight months to live in June, after her pancreatic cancer rapidly advanced to stage 4 less than a year after her initial diagnosis. A new drug being tested in clinical trials around the world, including at Penn Medicine’s...
Two arrested in deadly New Year’s Day triple shooting in Northeast Philadelphia
Police have arrested two suspects following a triple shooting that left two men dead and another injured on New Year's Day in Northeast Philadelphia.
Suspect arrested after carjacking woman, then stealing Philadelphia police vehicle
A 21-year-old man is in custody after a carjacking in West Philadelphia led to a police chase and the theft of a patrol vehicle Friday night, authorities said.
City of Philadelphia, Mummers look to reschedule String Band Competition
The Mummers organization is working to reschedule the string band competition after it was supended for the first time in 125 years.
