New Jersey-Pennsylvania Weather Alert: 70 mph Storm Winds Could Hit Philadelphia Region Between 3PM...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Commuters across the Philadelphia region could face sudden 60 to 70 mph wind gusts and scattered severe thunderstorms beginning by 3 p.m. Wednesday as a strong cold front pushes...
PA fraud alert issued for ‘toll violation’ text messages
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A statewide consumer fraud alert has been issued by the Philadelphia courts on Sunday involving phony text messages asking recipients to appear in court for a ‘toll violation’. The courts are warning consumers of a fake text messaging scam claiming to come from the Traffic Division of...
Philadelphia Coffee Shop Cited for Multiple Health Violations in Recent Inspection
[Editor’s Note: The report referenced in this article reflects conditions observed during an inspection conducted on March 6 and does not represent the establishment’s current or future status.]. Ringo Coffee & Donuts underwent a health inspection on March 6 by the Philadelphia health department. The health...
Woman killed after apparent argument over hamster in Rhawnhurst: Police
A woman is dead after police say she was shot during an apparent argument over a hamster in the Rhawnhurst section of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Woman Remains Unidentified Months After Devastating Crash
The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who has remained unidentified for nearly a year after a devastating crash in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On May 18, 2025, at approximately 1:15 a.m., officers from the 35th District responded to a report of a critical...
Man struck and killed by bus near Independence Mall in Philadelphia
A man was struck and killed by a New Jersey Transit bus on Sunday evening near Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
Multi-vehicle crash in Philadelphia leaves 2 dead, 3 injured
Two people are dead and several others are injured after a multi‑vehicle crash Monday night in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.
12-year-old shot in Philadelphia, police say
A 12-year-old is at the hospital after he was shot in Philadelphia Monday afternoon, police said.
Caught on Cam: Suspect sought after man killed in fight in Southwest Philly
The Philadelphia Police Department has released surveillance footage after a man was killed in a fight that happened along Upland Street in Southwest Philadelphia on Feb. 26, 2026. Officials shared footage on social media on Monday morning. According to police, the incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, when...
Man who shot and killed 11-year-old on scooter in the Northeast sentenced to 15-40...
Harley Belance was riding a scooter in Oxford Circle in March 2021 when a 14-year-old friend who was fighting with a group of other kids jumped on. That’s when Khaleek Baldwin “inserted himself,” and fired several shots down the crowded street.

















