Crime

A Wilmington man pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in an accidental shooting that paralyzed a 6-year-old Wilmington boy in 2017.

A member of the Philadelphia Police Foundation’s board has resigned over allegations that he pressured two young people to have sex with him.

Certain types of violent crime are down in Philadelphia, District Attorney Larry Krasner points out, despite an increase in gun violence.

According to court documents, Julius Delick, 81, was killed in the blaze. He was found in a second-floor bedroom.

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced murder and other charges against the gunman.

A suspect is in custody after police say he opened fire on officers near SEPTA's 69th Street Transportation Center.

The shooting happened near the intersection of N. 13th and W. Pike streets in North Philadelphia.

Since the law went into effect in December 2019, more than 1,000 suits have been filed in the state, with about two-thirds naming religious entities as defendants.

Opening arguments in the highly anticipated trial of Ghislaine Maxwell begin on Monday in a Manhattan federal court.

Reforming city government after the guilty verdict in the trial of a local union leader and city councilmember. And, an unusual heart on display at the Mutter Museum.

Prosecutors said as they filed five counts of first-degree intentional homicide against Darrell Brooks Jr.

The committee said the subpoenas are focused on the planning and financing of Jan. 5 and Jan. 6 rallies in Washington, D.C., the subsequent march and deadly riot.

Philadelphia’s District Attorney said he is worried police do not have enough resources to solve and investigate a historic number of murders.

SEPTA announced it is also installing a police escort service for students at Olney Station, effective immediately.