Trial begins for men accused of killing Philadelphia police officer at airport
Dozens of officers filled the third-floor courtroom to support Sgt. Richard Mendez's family. The 50-year-old was shot on Oct. 12, 2023, inside the airport's parking garage.
After 40 years, Philadelphia to stop discriminating against white male business owners
Philadelphia is a majority minority city, meaning its largest population demographic is considered a racial minority in the United States. Representing approximately 39% of the city’s population, black Americans are the city’s largest ethnic group (while being less than 13% of the national population). White...
Woman throws beer at police officer during trash can rampage in middle of street,...
A bizarre and fiery scene unfolded in Conshohocken when police responded to reports of a woman digging through trash and causing chaos in the streets, according to reports. The suspect, later identified as Chloe Ferrell, 41, of Absecon, N.J., was spotted at the Washington Fire House on Elm Street, rifling through...
Missing Juvenile Anthony Clarke from the 2nd District Has Been Located
The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating missing juvenile Anthony Clarke. Anthony was last seen November 12, 2025, at 12:00 am, on the 66xx block of Souder Street. Anthony is known to frequent the area of 22nd/Lehigh Avenue and 22nd/Lamber Streets. Anthony is 14...
Woman shot at while driving in Southwest Philadelphia: police
Police said someone fired at least 9 shots from the middle of the street, striking the car.
2 police officers fall off motorcycles in crash on I-95 in Philadelphia
The crash happened on I-95 southbound Thursday morning.
A Pennsylvania sheriff struck a deal with ICE. Months later, he was voted out.
The agreement allowed some Bucks County deputies to perform immigration duties.
Philadelphia Community Rallies in Search for Missing Juvenile Cianni Simmons, Police Seek Tips
The Philadelphia Police Department urgently seeks the public's help in locating missing juvenile Cianni Simmons. According to an official report published on the Philadelphia Police Department's news blotter, Simmons was last seen yesterday, around 10:00 P.M., near the 16xx block of North 15th Street. The search for...
Man wanted for armed robbery at Philadelphia gas station
Surveillance video reveals what took place when a man with a gun walked into a Sunoco in Philadelphia.
America’s First Democracy Was Already Here
Long before the birth of the United States, Native nations were leading through councils, consensus, and community. Their ideas of representation and shared power influenced how early Americans understood freedom and self-government, shaping the foundation of what became a new democracy. WHYY is your source for...
