A shooting near 40th and Market in University City left a man dead on April 6 as police investigate. Witnesses and chopper footage showed a heavy police presence at the corner grocery.

Lower Southampton police say a van fled into Philadelphia after at least two commercial burglaries Sunday night. Neighbors on Trevose Road are being asked to check cameras and call with tips.

A former Blockson Middle School teacher was sentenced to 9–23 months after pleading guilty to attempting sexual contact with a 13‑year‑old student.

A North Carolina man admitted in federal court that he tried to hire a hitman to kill two Philadelphia-area residents, handing over a $2,500 deposit during an ATF sting. Sentencing is set for July 15, 2026.

A 45-year-old Upper Darby man died after exiting his vehicle following a chain‑reaction crash on I‑495; police say the Kia driver fled and troopers are investigating.

Police released surveillance video after a March 31 incident on Frankford Avenue, saying a suspected shoplifter maced two employees. Authorities are asking the public to help identify the person.

A 13-year-old was pulled from the Schuylkill River near Temple University Saturday evening and taken to CHOP; initial reports say he is expected to recover.

A 50-year-old man died after a late-night stabbing in North Philadelphia; his 30-year-old son was arrested at the scene and police recovered a knife.

Two leaders of Walnuttown Fire Company were killed on Route 222 on April 4 while assisting a search. Authorities say a driver was taken into custody and the crash is under investigation.

A Lancaster County conviction gave family legal accountability, but Maryann Bagenstose remains missing after vanishing in 1984. Investigators continue searches at Shenks Ferry and elsewhere.

A small private plane made an emergency landing on I-78 eastbound near New Smithville on Saturday, snarling the morning commute. Officials have not yet confirmed whether anyone was hurt.

Police data show homicides and shootings have fallen sharply compared with 2012; officials credit community policing and tech, while experts urge caution.

An argument in Nicetown turned violent Friday night; two people were shot and a 23-year-old driver is in critical condition.