Philadelphia PA

A suspended Pennsylvania mechanic faked safety inspections for hundreds of commercial vehicles, took in nearly $300,000, and risked lives by certifying trucks that should’ve been off the road, authorities said. Fares Farhat, 50, of Halifax, was arrested Sunday, Aug. 4 and charged with 81 felonies including dealing in...

SEPTA is revealing the new schedules that will take effect if state transit funding is not secured by August 14.

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The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 64-year-old Samuel Colon, who was last seen on Saturday, August 2, 2025, around 5:00 PM. Mr. Colon was last seen on the 4500 block of Rising Sun Avenue. At the time, he was wearing funeral attire, including a black button-up shirt, black...

An emergency community meeting was held Tuesday night in response to last week’s mass shooting near Christy Recreation Center in West Philly.

The 8th Police District, 3100 Red Lion Road, on Tuesday night hosted a National Night Out celebration. The event featured a DJ, vendors, a visit by the Engine 22 fire truck, face painting, water ice, pretzels, grilled food, snacks, a Chick-fil-A prize wheel and an appearance by the chicken restaurant’s cow mascot. ••

We often hear parents refer to “The Talk”—the important conversation about how to interact with police when approached. This is one of those uncomfortable but necessary discussions that Black parents must have with their children. Interestingly, kids recognize the value of this conversation and understand its...

During a press event on Monday, officials with the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office announced that they had learned that there was a sixth victim injured in a July 30, 2025 shooting that happened at the pool at West Philly's Christy Recreation Center -- an 8-year-old boy. 17-year-old Keon Kiah has...

The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing and endangered 90-year-old man, Donald Lee. He was last seen at his home on the 102xx block of Rubin Lane at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Lee is described as a 90-year-old...

Governor Josh Shapiro visited West Philadelphia today to highlight investments in community violence prevention. He stopped by Beyond the Bars, a youth music program that’s expanded with more than $530,000 in state funding. Governor Shapiro said:. I firmly believe that every child of God in this city, across this...