Dog found in West Philly trash gets second chance
A dog left for dead in a pile of trash in West Philadelphia is now on the road to recovery thanks to the efforts of a local animal rescue and hospital.
Pa. medical center sees promise in drug for pancreatic cancer patients
PHILADELPHIA — Irene Blair was expected to have another six to eight months to live in June, after her pancreatic cancer rapidly advanced to stage 4 less than a year after her initial diagnosis. A new drug being tested in clinical trials around the world, including at Penn Medicine’s...
Suspect arrested after carjacking woman, then stealing Philadelphia police vehicle
A 21-year-old man is in custody after a carjacking in West Philadelphia led to a police chase and the theft of a patrol vehicle Friday night, authorities said.
City of Philadelphia, Mummers look to reschedule String Band Competition
The Mummers organization is working to reschedule the string band competition after it was supended for the first time in 125 years.
Destenee Green Wanted After Running Over Boyfriend In PA: PD
The incident happened in the parking lot of a business along West Chester Pike in Upper Darby, according to police. The argument began verbally inside a vehicle before the man exited and started walking westbound along West Chester Pike, investigators said. The woman, identified as Destenee Green, then drove her...
Heavy traffic expected Monday for trooper’s funeral; Christina schools switch to remote learning
Authorities are warning Newarkers to expect heavy traffic on Monday as law enforcement officers and community members gather at the Bob Carpenter Center for a memorial service for fallen state trooper Cpl. Mathew T. “Ty” Snook. “Please expect significant traffic delays from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.,” said Sgt. Michael...
Police identify suspect wanted for taking photos of girls in Exton store dressing room
West Whiteland Township police say they have identified a suspect accused of taking photos of girls inside a dressing room at the Plato's Closet store
Police warn of dog attacks in Center City linked to pit bull
Police are warning dog owners in Center City after a pit bull believed to belong to a homeless man was linked to multiple pet attacks.
Caretaker charged after man with disabilities was struck with cable multiple times
A man working as a caretaker at an assisted-living home in Chester County is accused of repeatedly striking a non-verbal resident with a cable.
With the New Year underway, scammers are already at work heading into 2026, this...
We have received reports of individuals being contacted by phone, text message, and email claiming they missed jury duty and are now facing a failure-to-appear or contempt-of-court charge. In some cases, the messages falsely claim to be from the New Castle County Sheriff’s Office and include fraudulent documents,...
