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Police-involved shooting under investigation after road rage incident in Bensalem
Police say a driver and a motorcyclist got into a dispute on U.S. Route 13 in Bucks County on Saturday. The motorcyclist underwent surgery at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.
2 months ago
Philadelphia man accused of assaulting 6 people as they slept on city streets
The six victims were sleeping outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center on July 4 when they were attacked.
2 months ago
The former plow horse was with New Castle County police for 14 years, then served in Carousel Park’s riding lesson program.
2 months ago
Listen 1:29U.S. immigration says it did not deport Chilean man living in Pennsylvania, refuting report
Allentown newspaper The Morning Call said Luis Leon, 82, ended up in Guatemala after being handcuffed in a Philly immigration office while replacing his lost green card.
2 months ago
State-appointed SEPTA prosecutor finally starts prosecuting
A state-appointed prosecutor has started taking control of cases that ordinarily would have been handled by Philly’s district attorney.
2 months ago
Norristown immigrant community, allies shaken after ICE raid at supermarket
Residents shared their concerns about the latest in a slew of arrests in Norristown and surrounding areas.
3 months ago
Listen 1:09The judge sentenced Mark Dial to 9 1/2 months in jail and immediately granted him parole because he had already been jailed for 10 months following his arrest in 2023.
3 months ago
One teen was handcuffed when state trooper Dempsey Walters broke his eye socket. Walters served prison time for assault and other crimes.
3 months ago
Listen 1:47Crime on SEPTA drops in first half of 2025, report says
Serious crime has remained low, the report says. That includes a reduction in homicides, aggravated assaults, thefts and arsons.
3 months ago
Pennsylvania’s 911 services restored; investigation into outage underway
Officials say the outage Friday is believed to be due to a glitch in the system and not a cyberattack.
3 months ago
Masked immigration agents are spurring fear and confusion across the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security says federal agents arresting immigrants are hiding their faces for their own safety. Legal advocates say the practice undermines trust.
3 months ago
South Philadelphia mass shooting sees 8 injured
Police said Saturday that all victims are in stable condition.
3 months ago
PPA on-street parking rates have gone up in Center City
The Philadelphia Parking Authority expects the rate increase to generate an additional $4 million in revenue.
3 months ago
Democrats wrestle with how to conduct oversight as Trump officials crack down
Federal prosecutors say N.J. Rep. McIver interfered with law enforcement during an ICE facility visit. It's not the only clash between Democrats and the Trump administration.
3 months ago
After yearslong battle, work has begun on new headquarters for Philly’s 22nd Police District
The North Central Public Safety Building will include a new police station and a Police Athletic League center.
3 months ago
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