Man behind mausoleum door thefts in Jenkintown, Cheltenham, Lower Moreland, and Springfield has been...
Michael Evangelist, 37, of Philadelphia, is accused of stealing more than a dozen brass mausoleum doors worth more than $180,000 from cemeteries in Pennsylvania and Delaware, including Bucks and Montgomery counties. Following a months-long investigation, police say Evangelist was behind the thefts in Cheltenham,...
New Jersey family of 3 charged with killing man and chopping up body with...
A twisted New Jersey father shot and killed another man — and then enlisted his wife and son to chop up the victim’s body with a chainsaw, according to law enforcement officials. Everton Thomas, 41; Sherrie Parker, 41; and their son Deshawn Thomas, 22, are each being charged for their part in the killing and grisly...
Video: Man wanted in connection with 2019 murder of woman in West Philly
Teahonda Wilkerson, 45, was shot and killed on the morning of Aug. 22, 2019, on North Millick Street near Arch Street. She was found by police with a gunshot wound to her chest and died at the scene.
Rowan Boulevard pop-up party leads to charges after crowd of 500 sparks chaos
Three individuals have been charged in connection with a June 29 disturbance on Rowan Boulevard that drew hundreds and ended in violence. Serenity Hall, 18, of Camden; Elijah Evans, 18, of Pine Hill; and a 17-year-old identified as “S.T.” from Glassboro were charged with the fourth-degree charge of inciting a public...
Port Richmond man dies after being rescued from house fire
A 67-year-old man died Thursday of natural causes after being rescued from a fire in his longtime Port Richmond home, according to neighbors and fire officials.
New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with...
Philadelphia has once again been named one of the "asthma capitals" of the U.S. – ranking No. 4 in a report released Tuesday by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Allentown was ranked No. 3, Harrisburg No. 15 and Pittsburgh No. 44. The AAFA, which is the largest...
Philadelphia judge accused of influencing case tied to Meek Mill
Judge DiClaudio allegedly tried to influence a colleague's decision on a case involving defendant Dwayne Jones, a known friend of Meek Mill.
Speed cameras to go live on Philly’s most dangerous roadway
Broad Street, Philadelphia's most dangerous roadway, is getting a new addition: Speed cameras. Why it matters: The tech has proven to significantly reduce speeding and deaths in other parts of the city, like along Roosevelt Boulevard. State of play: The Philadelphia Parking Authority's (PPA) speed cameras go live...
Woman charged in Philadelphia shooting near elementary school
Investigators say the shooting stemmed from an argument between the two women.
Task force catching illegal trash dumpers, issuing hefty fines in Philly
A new task force is cracking down on illegal trash dumping in Philadelphia in a big way. The team is watching hundreds of surveillance camera, putting boots on the ground and hitting violators with heft fines. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker established the Clean and Green cabinet in 2024 and the...