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Bucks County Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash

Jason Harvey, 39, died after a vehicle being towed detached and struck his motorcycle in Northeast Philadelphia.

Lawsuit Filed Against Maker of 'Skill Games' Betting Machines After Armed Robbery-Shooting of Low-Wage Neighborhood Store Clerk

Clerk forced to handle large cash payouts was seriously wounded in the attack

Passersby Rescue Women After Man Allegedly Follows Them in Philadelphia

Bystanders intervened after a group of women confronted a man they claimed was trailing behind them late at night in downtown Philly.

Motorcyclist Killed in Philadelphia Hit-and-Run After Tow Truck Detachment

Vehicle broke free from tow truck and struck the motorcyclist, who later died at the hospital.

One dead, one injured in possible murder-suicide in Germantown

Police investigating shooting incident involving couple with children present

Heroic Rescue Saves Man From Burning Car After Jersey Shore Crash

Police officer and witnesses risked their lives to pull driver from fiery wreck

19 Charged in Sweeping Philadelphia Gang Indictment

Authorities say YBC, CCK, and Parkside Killers responsible for over 3 dozen shootings in 2 years

19 Charged in String of Gang-Related Shootings in Philadelphia

Prosecutors allege rival gangs used YouTube ad revenue from music videos about the shootings to fund further crimes.

Philadelphia Authorities Solve Years-Old Shootings Using Social Media Evidence

19 people arrested in connection with multiple shootings and murders in the city since 2022

Nearly 2 Dozen Philly Gang Members Charged for Shootings Bragged in Music Videos

Suspects accused of over 20 shootings, including 5 murders, used social media to promote their crimes

Police Seek Suspect in Center City Rally Pepper Spray Attack

The incident occurred during a pro-Venezuela rally in downtown Philadelphia.

Two Suspects Arrested for Impersonating Police in Elmwood Park Robbery Attempt

Officials say the suspects forced their way into a property and claimed to be officers, but no items were stolen.

2 Arrested in South Philadelphia Robbery Spree

Violent incidents prompt increased police presence in Bella Vista and Hawthorne neighborhoods

Arrest made 7 months after 19-year-old shot and killed in East Germantown

Philadelphia police have a suspect in custody for the July 2025 murder of Michael Allen.

Robber Pulls Woman to Ground, Drags Her in Philadelphia

Police search for suspect who robbed a woman waiting for the bus, causing her to fall and be dragged.

Bill Stevenson, Jill Biden's Ex-Husband, Pleads Not Guilty in Wife's Death

The long-ago first husband of the former first lady was charged with murdering his current wife in Delaware.

Police Release Images of Vehicle in Hit-and-Run of 9-Year-Old Boy in Southwest Philly

The boy suffered a broken leg after being struck by a distinctive 2010-2013 Honda Crosstour SUV.

Mother pleads for driver to turn himself in after 9-year-old hit in Southwest Philly

The boy suffered a broken femur and other injuries requiring surgery and physical therapy after being struck while crossing the street.

Ukrainian Refugee Killed in North Carolina Home Invasion

Childhood friend remembers Kateryna Tovmash as a kind, caring person who helped care for her younger siblings

Five Violent Robberies Reported in South Philadelphia

Police investigating string of attacks targeting e-bikes and cash in Bella Vista and Hawthorne neighborhoods