Man Convicted in Plot to Murder NJ Prosecutors and Judges
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A Philadelphia man has been convicted in New Jersey Superior Court for orchestrating a years-long conspiracy to murder five government officials who played roles in his earlier criminal conviction, state authorities announced.
Philly to throw big 250th birthday bash for U.S. Navy, Marines in fall
Starting in October, both sides of the Delaware River will host events for the 250th birthdays of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
Uber offers free rides to Philly seniors amid SEPTA cuts
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Uber is offering free rides to Philadelphia seniors in response to SEPTA service cuts. The initiative, called the Uber Senior Ride Program, comes as Philly leaders warn of...
Driver, pedestrian killed in crash on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia
Police said an adult male was driving in the outer lane when he struck two pedestrians.
Philadelphia school safety officer heads home after surviving being shot 11 times
A School District of Philadelphia safety officer who survived being shot 11 times is heading home after weeks of rehabilitation.
SEPTA bus drivers face safety concerns amid service cuts
PHILADELPHIA - As SEPTA's service cuts continue to frustrate riders, bus drivers are increasingly facing abuse from passengers upset over the lack of service. With no immediate sign of the cuts being rolled back, Pennsylvania state lawmakers are considering a compromise, but tensions remain high. What they're saying:...
Philly CCT Connect paratransit riders impacted by SEPTA service cuts
PHILADELPHIA - The SEPTA cuts are impacting those that utilize SEPTA’s CCT Connect service. The line provides transportation for individuals with disabilities and senior citizens. Four days into SEPTA’s cut and CCT Connect customers are feeling the impact. "It’s so slow," said Arlene Paul, a CCT Connect rider...
Ex-bowling alley owner convicted in murder plot targeting officials, including prosecutor, judges
Prosecutors said Smink orchestrated the murder plot between January 2018 and December 2020 while serving a 15-year sentence for burning down rival bowling alley Loyle Lanes in 2010.
Norristown Man Charged After Allegedly Grabbing Girl at Upper Merion Bus Stop
Yesterday at approximately 6:30 AM, an unsettling incident occurred at a bus stop in Upper Merion Township when a 14-year-old student was reportedly approached and grabbed by a man while she awaited her school bus. This incident took place along the 100 block of Jefferson Street, in the Swedesburg section of the...
Minneapolis shooting suspect identified: Everything we know
Two children were killed, and 17 others were injured in a shooting Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic Church in what police are calling a deliberate act of violence. The shooter has been identified as Robin Westman. Here's everything we know.