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3 Men Wanted for Violent Robberies in South Philadelphia

Authorities investigating a string of late-night attacks that left some victims with possible concussions

Man killed in high-speed crash in Philadelphia's Torresdale neighborhood

Police say the man was traveling at an extremely high rate of speed when he crashed into several parked cars

Driver Killed in High-Speed Crash in Northeast Philadelphia

Engine flew out of SUV after it slammed into pole and parked cars at high speed

Elderly Man Dies in Philadelphia House Fire

Firefighters responded to the blaze on Teesdale Street late Tuesday night.

Pa. Man Charged in Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Ex-Girlfriend

Authorities say the suspect planned to set his ex-girlfriend's home on fire and shoot her and two other men.

FBI Captures Longtime Fugitive in Honduras for 2000 Philadelphia Murder

Alexis Flores, accused of kidnapping and killing a 5-year-old girl, was on the FBI's Most Wanted list for over 25 years.

Man Stabbed to Death in North Philadelphia

Police investigating fatal attack on Oakdale Street

Woman Tased, Robbed While Waiting For SEPTA Bus: Philly Police

Janesha Pickett accused of using taser in robbery of 66-year-old victim

Ex-Boyfriend Charged in Stalking, Shooting Death of Pennsylvania Woman

Authorities say Yuan Yuan Lu was killed by her ex-boyfriend Yujun Ren, who turned himself in after the alleged attack.

Arrest Made in Stun Gun Bus Stop Robbery of 67-Year-Old Woman in Philadelphia

The victim was targeted while waiting for the bus on the 6000 block of Castor Avenue on January 18.

Off-duty Philly Sheriff's Officer Shoots Teen Allegedly Breaking Into Car

The teen was wounded but in stable condition after the overnight incident in Southwest Philadelphia.