Chester to Philadelphia: ‘Find somewhere else’ to send your trash
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Philadelphia Man Arrested After Alleged Stolen Vehicle Found in Sharon Hill
SHARON HILL, PA — A Philadelphia man has been arrested in connection with an alleged stolen vehicle discovered during a traffic patrol in Sharon Hill last month, according to the Sharon Hill Borough Police Department. Police said that on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, officers from the Patrol Division were...
North Philadelphia intersection to be renamed in memory of local rapper LGP QUA
Johnson, dubbed the Voice of the Youth, was shot to death this past Mother's Day during an attempted robbery at M and Luzerne streets.
Philadelphia American Restaurant Cited for Health Code Violations During Routine Inspection
[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on November 5 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]. Bar Jawn underwent a routine health inspection by the Philadelphia Health Department on November 5. The report revealed multiple health code...
2 teenagers wounded in North Philadelphia shooting
A shooting in North Philadelphia left two teens injured on Friday afternoon.
Intense Debate: 100 Detained, Drugs and Firearms Worth $365K Seized Across Three Pennsylvania Counties
NBC Philadelphia - 11/03/2025 06:35:11 PM. A joint operation by three Pennsylvania counties, named "Operation Clean Sweep," has resulted in over 100 arrests and the confiscation of over $365,000 worth of drugs and 12 illegal firearms. The operation was aimed at stopping the flow of illegal drugs and firearms from...
Free MRI brain scans for Philadelphia residents
NEW YORK – November 4, 2025 – The Brain Tumor Foundation (BTF) has announced that it will offer free early detection brain tumor MRI screenings for residents of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. These screenings will take place at the Triumph Baptist Church of Philadelphia (parking lot), located at 1648 W...
Norristown teen accused of carjackings loses bid for juvenile court
NORRISTOWN — A Norristown teenager accused of taking part in multiple carjackings during his alleged association with a hybrid street gang has lost his bid to transfer his case to juvenile court. After a two-day hearing, Montgomery County Judge Thomas M. DelRicci ordered that Micus F. Golson, who was...
Victim speaks out after unprovoked attack in Old City left him badly injured
Police are looking for a suspect who attacked a 22-year-old man unprovoked during Halloween weekend in Old City.
Philly police give tips to stop high-tech auto thefts
Officers will be going door-to-door in Philadelphia's hotspots for vehicle thefts and handing out steering wheel locks.
