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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Coatesville man is charged with murder after investigators say he admitted choking his girlfriend during an argument before calling 911 about self-harm.
Tevin Kee was sentenced to 12-and-a-half to 25 years for the shooting death of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation employee Tiffany Fletcher.
A Bensalem school bus aide is accused of touching a 14-year-old student during rides to an extended school year program. Police are asking whether there may be other victims.
Arts & Culture in ...
Northern Liberties turned North 2nd Street into a packed Philadelphia block party, with thousands crowding in for food, music, shopping and local makers.
A West Grove man is accused of recording dozens of women in Goodwill dressing rooms. A facial-recognition alert helped police track him down when he returned.
A two-word text helped prosecutors win a first-degree murder conviction in the fatal shooting of Orlando Ibanez. Evander Thompson now faces life without parole.
Community & Society in ...
Philadelphia teens say malls, parks and public plazas keep pushing them out. Their proposed fix is more welcoming third spaces, not just more structured programs.
A black Honda crawled through North Philadelphia as a passenger smashed windows on 16 parked cars. Police are asking for help identifying the vehicle.
Darby Mayor Joar Dahn is hospitalized after a Tuesday night hit-and-run and is expected to miss Friday’s community meeting. Authorities have released few details about the crash.
Politics & Govt in ...
A Pennsylvania congressional race is turning an old FBI probe into a fresh political firestorm, with no public proof that Bob Harvie was ever a target.
A delivery driver was shot in the hand during a late-night drop-off in Northern Liberties. Police are searching for the shooter.
Philadelphia lawmakers are weighing rules that would force clearer junk-fee disclosures and require free online payment options.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
An American Eagle regional flight from Philadelphia diverted to Norfolk after smoke was reported in the cabin. The plane landed safely and has been pulled from service for inspection.
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