
Crime
Darby Township commissioner charged with rape in Philadelphia
It's unclear at this point why the investigation took so long since the victim reported the incident back in 2019.
4 years ago
5 teenagers charged in armed carjacking of U.S. Rep. Scanlon
State police say Scanlon’s blue Acura MDX was located Wednesday night in Newark, Delaware.
4 years ago
Philly police, A.G. tout reductions in shootings in some parts of West Philly
A record number of people have been murdered in Philly this year, but Police Commissioner Outlaw and A.G. Shapiro say there’s hope in a collaboration.
4 years ago
Washington, D.C., sues Proud Boys, Oath Keepers over Jan. 6
The District of Columbia has filed a civil lawsuit seeking harsh financial penalties against far-right groups Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
4 years ago
Man injured, offices of Pa. senator and NAACP damaged by gunfire in Philadelphia
Gunfire in Philadelphia's Nicetown section injured one man and damaged offices belonging to Pennsylvania Senator Sharif Street and the NAACP.
4 years ago
Krasner apologizes for comments on Philly’s violence crisis
Surrounded by community supporters who accepted his apology, Krasner said his comments on Philadelphia’s violence epidemic “unintentionally hurt people.”
4 years ago
Wilmington rapper to get 30 years for deadly feud that led to 6-year-old’s accidental shooting
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.
4 years ago
Philadelphia Police Foundation board member steps down over sexual misconduct allegations
A member of the Philadelphia Police Foundation’s board has resigned over allegations that he pressured two young people to have sex with him.
4 years ago
Krasner: Philly doesn’t have a ‘crisis of lawlessness.’ It has a crisis of gun violence
Certain types of violent crime are down in Philadelphia, District Attorney Larry Krasner points out, despite an increase in gun violence.
4 years ago
Man arrested in connection with deadly Bucks County house fire: Court documents
According to court documents, Julius Delick, 81, was killed in the blaze. He was found in a second-floor bedroom.
4 years ago
Delco DA announces charges in killing and later 69th Street Terminal shootout
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced murder and other charges against the gunman.
4 years ago
Man opens fire on officers near 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby: Police
A suspect is in custody after police say he opened fire on officers near SEPTA's 69th Street Transportation Center.
4 years ago
Off-duty Philadelphia police officer shot multiple times
The shooting happened near the intersection of N. 13th and W. Pike streets in North Philadelphia.
4 years ago
As sex abuse lawsuit window closes, long road for victims
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.
4 years ago
The Ghislaine Maxwell trial is about to begin. Here’s what to watch for
Opening arguments in the highly anticipated trial of Ghislaine Maxwell begin on Monday in a Manhattan federal court.
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