Philadelphia Launches Gun Violence Awareness Month, Highlights Joint Warrant Apprehension Taskforce Efforts
Philadelphia's Office of Safe Neighborhoods began Gun Violence Awareness Month with a focus on the JWAT's efforts to combat gun violence through inter-agency collaboration, as highlighted by Mayor Parker.
Philadelphia Law Department's 2024 Year in Review Highlights Commitment to Fair Elections and Mayor Parker's Initiatives
The Philadelphia Law Department's 2024 Year in Review highlights its role in ensuring fair elections and supporting Mayor Parker's agenda while stressing its commitment to service and justice.
Philadelphia Manhunt Ends in Rapid Recapture of Accidentally Freed Inmate Jamal Burkett by U.S. Marshals
Jamal Burkett, a federal inmate serving time for assault and weapons charges, was mistakenly released from a Philadelphia facility due to a clerical error. Within 24 hours of the mistake being discovered, law enforcement swiftly apprehended him in southwest Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Advocates for Workforce Development and Civic Engagement in Packed Schedule of Events
Mayor Parker's schedule included a 2PM press conference on Philly's talent gaps, welcoming Big Brothers Big Sisters' 110th anniversary, and hosting a budget town hall.
Philadelphia Police Seek Community's Aid to Locate Endangered Missing Man, Nasser Al Qublani, from 22nd District
Philadelphia Police seek help to locate an endangered missing person, Nasser Al Qublani, last seen on W. Girard Ave. He is 47, without shoes, and information can be reported to Central Detectives Division.
Philadelphia Police Seek Public Assistance in Search for Missing Juvenile Alejandro Mercado
Philadelphia Police seek help to find Alejandro Mercado, 15, last seen on Potter Street and may be near Kensington Ave & Tioga St. He's 5'5", 110 lbs, with brown eyes and was wearing black pants and a gray hoodie. Call 215-686-3243 with info.
Nigerian National Sentenced to Five Years for US Money Laundering and Wire Fraud as Co-Conspirators Await Sentencing and Extradition
Nigerian man, Samuel Abiodun, was sentenced to five years in prison for money laundering and wire fraud in connection to a sextortion case leading to a person's death.
Temple University and Philadelphia Department of Commerce Launch Startup World Cup Pitch Competition for Tech Entrepreneurs
Philadelphia's tech scene is boosted by a pitch competition scheduled for August 27, 2025, at Temple University, where local startups can compete for a spot in the global Startup World Cup.












