Lower Moreland police alerting residents to recent burglary trend
The Lower Moreland Twp Police Department is warning residents of a recent burglary trend in which a male suspect, dressed as a utility worker, has been gaining entry into homes under false pretenses. Police said the trend has happened along the township’s border with Philadelphia. “The suspect’s intention is...
Missing Person Tashnika Nichols from the 14th District
The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 54-year-old Tashnika Nichols, who was reported missing from her home on the 900 block of E. Cliveden St. Ms. Nichols was last seen on Friday, September 5, 2025, at approximately 3:00 PM and has not returned. She...
25 Signs You’re Not Tough Enough to Live in Philadelphia – A Friendly Guide...
Philadelphia’s reputation for toughness isn’t just a stereotype—it’s woven into the fabric of daily life in the City of Brotherly Love. From navigating crowded streets and handling direct communication styles to embracing the city’s gritty charm and passionate sports culture, living in Philly requires a certain...
Thai Restaurant in Philadelphia Cited for Violations After Health Inspection
Baan Thai in Philadelphia underwent a health inspection on September 4. The inspection report noted unsanitary conditions at the restaurant. The health department has instructed the restaurant to correct the noted violations. Please note that the results mentioned here are from inspections conducted on September 4...
Early Morning Cargo Theft Targets Meat Truck Outside South Philly Chick-fil-A
In the early hours of Friday, August 29, police were called to investigate a cargo theft outside a Chick-fil-A in South Philadelphia, a crime that has added to a growing number of similar incidents across the city this year. The theft happened around 5:45 a.m. along the 2600 block of Penrose Avenue, when a Texas...
Philadelphia On Pace for Fewest Homicides in Nearly 60 Years
Philadelphia has seen 150 homicides up to this point in the year, and at this rate, is on pace for 220, which would be the lowest since 1966. Philadelphia has been seeing a decline in crime and homicides this year, with numbers currently on pace for its fewest homicides since 1966, writes Victor Fiorillo for...
Man draws prison for straw purchase scheme in Montgomery County
NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man will spend more than a decade in prison for a straw purchase scheme during which he illegally purchased and distributed three dozen guns to ineligible persons in Montgomery County and surrounding areas. Thomas J. Kearney, 35, of the 7100 block of Forrest Avenue, was...
NJ, PA Drivers Involved In Fatal I-95 Crash
Troopers responded to I-95 Northbound at Mile Marker 37.8 in Bensalem Township for a crash into the center median, police said. A 2008 Ford Fusion, operated by a 65-year-old man from Levittown, Bucks County, struck the center barrier. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, according to state police.
Woman struck, killed by vehicle in N.J. city, police say
A pedestrian was killed Saturday after being struck by a vehicle in Camden, officials said. Police responded to the intersection of 17th Street and Route 30 at about 5 p.m., Camden County spokesperson Dan Keashen said. The woman, whose identity has not been released, was taken to Cooper Medical Center,...
Deadly Shooting on Wildwood Avenue: Police Say Suspect in Custody
EAST LANSDOWNE, PA — Police in East Lansdowne, with support from neighboring agencies, are investigating a shooting that left one man dead Saturday evening. Authorities said the incident occurred on September 6, 2025, in the 100 block of Wildwood Avenue, where an adult male victim was fatally shot. Investigators...