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A man in his 30s died after being shot on Durfor Street early Saturday. Police recovered a spent shell casing and are asking the public to contact the Homicide Unit with tips.
An early Saturday house fire in Fern Rock was ruled an arson; two residents were hospitalized with smoke inhalation and the Fire Marshal's Office is investigating.
A man was pistol‑whipped and robbed of cash and his Rolex outside Live! Casino in South Philadelphia late Friday, police say.
A Bucks County man was sentenced after posing as a teen on Roblox and coaxing explicit photos from minors, prosecutors say.
Two firefighters were treated at the scene after a late-night rowhome blaze on the 2700 block of Oakdale Street; officials say the cause is under investigation.
A Friday-night house fire in Strawberry Mansion killed one person and left three firefighters injured, officials say. Crews remain on scene as the investigation continues.
A 60-year-old man was stabbed to death Friday night near N. 11th and Thompson Streets in North Philadelphia. Police say a relative was questioned and are asking for tips.
A 37‑year‑old Trenton man was arrested in Morrisville and charged with attempted murder and aggravated arson after a May 16 house fire on Pennington Avenue. No injuries were reported.
A midday blaze on the 300 block of North Edgewood Street left one person dead and another rescued from the roof. Fire officials say the Fire Marshal is investigating.
A Newburgh man faces 23 charges after a tip led to an undercover sting that allegedly targeted a 12-year-old in Dauphin County.
A 26‑year‑old man surrendered Thursday in the killing of a West Philadelphia woman who was caught in the crossfire, marking a third arrest in the case.
Action News footage shows Philadelphia officers striking a parked SUV during a chase on April 25; Internal Affairs has opened a probe and the city's risk office is handling a claim.
Friends say a popular local barber told a companion "I can't no more" before disappearing; crews shifted from rescue to recovery near the Linden Avenue boat ramp.
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