Police Step Up Aggressive Driving Crackdown Across Southeastern Pennsylvania
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) this week announced a major regional enforcement effort to curb aggressive driving on roads throughout Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. Running now through August 17, the coordinated campaign involves more...
Philadelphia Health Inspectors Flag A Restaurant for Food Safety and Sanitation Issues
Rosy’s Taco Bar in Philadelphia was cited for multiple violations during a routine health inspection on July 9. Violations included cleanliness issues and improper food holding temperatures, which the facility is expected to address. A follow-up inspection will determine if the violations have been corrected. Please...
Man shot, killed by Philadelphia police after firing at officers identified
Philadelphia police have identified the man who allegedly fired shots at several officers last week, and who was then killed when they returned fire.
Man who shot 6 Philadelphia officers during standoff to spend up to 240 years...
Maurice Hill, the man convicted of shooting six Philadelphia police officers, was sentenced Thursday to 120 to 240 years in prison.
‘I don’t feel like we’ve gotten enough’: Union head warns strike could resume
For more than a week, a municipal worker strike led to issues throughout Philadelphia. The most noticeable problem was the trash that piled up in every corner of the city while there were no workers in place to collect the garbage. Though, performers like LL Cool J canceling performances in...
Followed, Attacked, Robbed: Late-Night SEPTA Ride Turns Violent in Point Breeze
A 57‑year‑old man was assaulted and robbed after two suspects allegedly followed him off SEPTA’s Route 17 bus in Point Breeze in the early morning hours of June 13, 2025. Philadelphia police released surveillance footage and are asking the public to help identify the attackers.
Long lines plague PennDOT centers for Real IDs
Long lines at a PennDOT center in King of Prussia Thursday morning were indicative of what it’s like at 15 license centers across the state offering same-day Real ID issuance. It led to hours-long waits for those trying to get one before traveling.
DNA Helps Nab Camden Man In Cold Case Homicide: Prosecutor
On Tuesday, Oct. 2011 at 9:58 p.m., Camden police responded to an abandoned house on the 500 block of Mechanic Street and found Brian Holden, a 42-year-old Camden man lying in the front room with multiple stab wounds, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said.
West Philly Baby Critically Hurt in Window Fall — Neighbours Demand Safety Fixes
A tense hush fell over the 5800 block of Pine Street around 1:38 p.m. Monday, when a family’s worst fear became reality: their 11-month‑old son tumbled from a second‑story window. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, the infant was rushed to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in “extremely critical...
Philadelphia man jailed for purchasing 8 firearms for gun trafficking network
NORRISTOWN — Before his jail sentence was imposed, a Philadelphia man told a judge he prays his role in a gun trafficking scheme, purchasing guns for the leader of a corrupt organization, won’t lead to violence on the street. “Every day I continue to pray that my actions...