Valentin Lubinski was sentenced to 20 years for sexually exploiting minors and producing child pornography, with the FBI investigating and Project Safe Childhood part of the initiative.

Hundreds of snow geese were found dead in a Pennsylvania quarry, with avian flu suspected. State authorities are managing the situation, including carcass removal and testing for the HPAI virus.

An Amazon driver, Troy Johnson, was arrested in West Philadelphia for a deadly road rage incident in Allentown that resulted in a man's death. He faces third-degree murder charges.

Philadelphia's weather warms to a high near 43°F with partly sunny skies and windy conditions. Rain is expected Thursday into Friday with temperatures reaching a high near 55°F. The weekend looks calmer with clear to partly sunny days.

Ex-attorney Michael B. Cohen received a three-year sentence for forging a custody order, admitting guilt. His fraudulent action allowed a client to violate custody terms.

Philadelphia Police seek help finding 14-year-old Karli Nixon, missing since December 10 from North Mascher Street. She is 5'8", 208 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair. Public urged to contact East Detectives with info.

LL COOL J is set to headline a free New Year's Eve concert in Philadelphia, with Mayor Parker and others celebrating the nation's 250th Independence anniversary.

PennDOT schedules a traffic shift on Route 420 for a major bridge project, causing expected delays from December 15-19 during evening and early morning hours.

Recovery Centers of America pays $2 million to settle allegations of mismanaging controlled substances and subpar treatment services, as announced by U.S. Attorney David Metcalf.

Chester County Department of Community Transit is transitioning its Chesco Connect buses to propane, aiming for sustainability and cost savings as per their Climate Action Plan.

Philadelphia's City Council passed a $277 million budget amendment for the H.O.M.E. Initiative to improve housing access for all income levels and address homelessness.

Mayor Parker is committed to preserving Philadelphia's rowhomes and pushed for inclusivity in repair programs, but a key amendment was not addressed in the H.O.M.E. legislation vote.

The National Weather Service provides a forecast for Philadelphia, indicating partly sunny skies, brisk temperatures, and strong winds, with chances of snow over the weekend.