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A 16-year-old was found shot on the 1600 block of West 5th Street in Wilmington and later died at a hospital. Detectives say the shooting is under investigation.
A Philadelphia-area man pleaded guilty to federal fraud and tax charges after allegedly taking payments from nearly 500 families for undelivered headstones.
A Phillipsburg man was arrested after a 14-month investigation into the 2025 death of his 2‑month‑old daughter, prosecutors say. The autopsy ruled the death a homicide.
Police say a person in Atglen died after a dialysis port was cut; state police and the Chester County DA are investigating the death.
A man was shot and killed outside an AutoZone on the 9000 block of Frankford Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Police have cordoned the scene and are asking witnesses to come forward.
Court filings say an Instagram group‑chat dispute between rival crews turned deadly at Penn Park on May 5, killing 15‑year‑old Dy Qual Harris; multiple teens are now charged.
Abington School District launched a third‑party review after a man accused of sexually assaulting a student was allegedly allowed into Abington Senior High multiple times.
A 24-year-old man was fatally shot Tuesday night near St. James School in North Philadelphia; police released footage and are asking the public for tips.
A Maple Shade man was arrested after police say he stole and damaged Pride flags along Haddonfield’s Kings Highway. Authorities say charges were filed but not specified.
A 28-year-old woman was fatally stabbed on the 1300 block of West Lehigh Avenue in North Philly; police have offered a $20,000 reward for information.
A 37-year-old man was critically wounded after 14 rounds were fired into a Cadillac in Germantown early Tuesday. Police are reviewing footage and seeking tips.
A 26-year-old man was critically wounded after police say he was shot outside a West Philly store where he had been playing a gambling-style 'skill game' near 61st and Vine.
A fatal rowhouse fire on the 3600 block of North Percy Street killed one person and displaced several households; the Red Cross is assisting families while the Fire Marshal investigates.
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