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You wouldn’t expect one of the darkest chapters in modern American medical history to start with something as harmless as skincare. But Holmesburg Prison wasn’t your average facility, and what went on behind its walls for over two decades makes the phrase “clinical research” feel a lot more sinister.

It happened on June 25 around 11:30 a.m. Police say the suspect was riding a bicycle down 19th and Pine streets when she pushed the elderly woman from behind and grabbed her purse, causing the woman to fall to the ground.

In a tweet posted just before midnight, the agency said an investigation into what caused intermittent outages will continue.

So far this year, there have been seven homicides, down from 10 last year at this time, and the total number of recorded violent incidents is 445, down from 484 last year, which was the safest year in decades.

The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating endangered missing person Mesisiah Ransom. Mesisiah was last seen Wednesday July 9, 2025, at 8:33 am, on the 49xx block of N. Marvine Street. Mesisiah is 20 years-of-age, 5’8”, 130 lbs., thin build, dark brown complexion, brown...

Denise Reilly was last seen at 8 a.m. at her residence at 220 St. Mary’s Dr., Cherry Hill police said. Reilly is 5’5” and weighs 270 lbs. She has brown hair and blue eyes, police said. She was last seen was last seen wearing a red or...

The Philadelphia Police Department has issued a call to the public for assistance in tracking down a missing teenager, Elijah Smith. According to a notice released by the authorities, Smith was last seen on the evening of July 4, 2025, near Provident Street in what has become a distressing situation for the local...

The man who shot a Philadelphia Parking Authority worker nearly three years ago has pleaded guilty to two charges in a negotiated deal with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.

The alleged victims say they believe that in most of the cases, Will Walker was using stolen credit cards.

PHILADELPHIA (NBC) — Newly released surveillance video is providing a closer look at the men suspected in Monday’s mass shooting in Philadelphia. As a warning, the footage may be disturbing for some viewers. The video, which has been edited and released by Philadelphia Police, shows the shooting, which...