Cold case solved: Arrest made in 1999 South Philadelphia mob-style killing
Richard Leidy, 60, was charged with murder, attempted murder, and related offenses for the fatal shooting of Guerino "Gino" Marconi outside his home on April 10, 1999.
Suspected MS-13 gang member And 23 people others arrested by ICE in Centre County
ICE announced the arrest of 24 immigration violators, including a suspected MS-13 gang member, according to a press release. ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers conducted a targeted operation in Bellefonte on August 19, resulting in the arrest of Oscar Alexis Martinez-Lopez, a Salvadoran resident...
‘Cascading harms’: Wave of campus active-shooter hoaxes linked to Purgatory group
False reports of active shooters that put Villanova University in Philadelphia and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on lockdown and saw law enforcement swarming over campuses last week were likely perpetrated by an online swatting group called “Purgatory,” extremism researchers say. Five Purgatory members...
‘YEAH Philly’ teaches teens how to make good decisions in ‘Know Your Rights’ comic...
This West Philly nonprofit has created a streamlined deliverance method for young adults to learn their rights.
Neighbors call for more safety measures after double shooting in Juniata Park
A double shooting in Juniata Park on Monday night has caused neighbors to call for the city to implement safety measures that will deter crime in their residential area. The shooting, which took place in the 4000 block of Claridge Street at around 10:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, left two men injured,
Multi-vehicle crash causes delays I-95 SB in South Philadelphia
A multi-vehicle crash caused major delays on Interstate 95 in South Philadelphia.
Lawyer plans to file injunction Wednesday to stop SEPTA’s service cuts
Philadelphia lawyer George Bochetto said SEPTA's service cuts disproportionately impact minorities and low-income riders.
Philadelphia district attorney talks about new violence prevention grants
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner explained how to apply for new violence prevention grants in Center City on Monday.
5-alarm warehouse fire in Philadelphia’s Tacony section under control, fire officials say
A warehouse fire in Philadelphia's Tacony section grew to five alarms early Monday morning before firefighters were able to get the blaze under control.
Man arrested after deadly shooting in Philadelphia: police
PHILADELPHIA - Investigators believe a 31-year-old man shot and killed another man during an argument early Sunday morning in Philadelphia. Investigators say Devante Jackson, 31, shot 48-year-old Rasheim Childs to death during an argument just before 3 a.m. Sunday. Jackson also suffered a gunshot wound to the leg...
