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A Kennett Square man pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he struck a baby in June 2024 and the child later died. Sentencing is pending in Chester County.
Sgt. Joseph Boyle climbed 12 floors at a South Philly Holiday Inn and carried a wheelchair-bound guest down the stairwell to safety as alarms blared. Body-camera footage shows the tense rescue.
Fifteen residents were taken to hospitals after an anonymous tip prompted a state police investigation at Belle Reve Senior Living in Milford.
Chester Fire Department warns of a smoke alarm recall and urges the community to check their devices for safety certification, emphasizing the importance of working alarms for fire safety.
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Jesse Reed, an endangered missing person last seen on February 16, 2026, in the 5th District.
Lehigh County DA Gavin Holihan found an Allentown officer justified in a Jan. 11 shooting at the former Good Shepherd hospital. The woman survived and no charges will be filed.
A Lancaster man waived preliminary hearings this month and prosecutors say his child-sexual-abuse case will move to county court as investigators continue to gather evidence.
A 28-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting and possible stabbing near 8th and Huntingdon; police are reviewing surveillance footage for suspects.
A trailer fire in Frankford injured one person Wednesday morning; officials have not released a cause. Crews extinguished the blaze and an investigation is pending.
Abington Township police say an 18-year-old was arrested after investigators found thousands of child sexual abuse images during a search in Ardsley; the suspect was arraigned and denied bail.
Philadelphia Police seek help to find missing man Olsen Octave from the 2nd District, last seen on January 1, 2026. No clothing description, possibly linked to a red Hyundai sedan.
Philadelphia Police are seeking public assistance in locating missing 40-year-old Sheniya Ruth Pearson, last seen on Frankford Ave on February 12, 2023.
Philadelphia police are asking for help to find Sayir Taylor, a 17-year-old missing since February 15 after an argument at home. He's described as Black, 5'9", with brown eyes and black hair.
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