VIDEO: Man Displays 'Police-Type' Badge, Steals Woman's Purse In Cobbs Creek
Philadelphia police are searching for the suspect who was caught on tape displaying a "police-type" badge and then stealing a female's purse.
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Philadelphia police are searching for the suspect who was caught on tape displaying a "police-type" badge and then stealing a female's purse.
They called the man's doctor, his aunt and police for help, to no avail. Then three days later a man found Norman lying in the woods, weak, but alive.
A woman accused of dumping her quadriplegic son in the woods at a park so she could spend the week with her out-of-state boyfriend will face an attempted murder charge, police said Tuesday.
Police say a quadriplegic with cerebral palsy was found lying in the woods with a wheelchair and a Bible nearby in southwest Philadelphia.
It happened just after 2 p.m. at the intersection of 8th and Cobbs Creek Parkway.
Police say it happened around 9:53 p.m. Monday at the 6000 block of Irving Street.
Philadelphia Police say a limo driver is dead after he was shot Saturday night in the Cobbs Creek section of the city.
Authorities say a body was discovered in the Cobbs Creek section of Philadelphia in what they are calling a "suspicious death."
It happened around 11:45 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Osage Avenue and 61st Street.
A series of car and pedestrian accidents claimed four lives in four hours this morning in Philadelphia.
A suspected DUI driver is under arrest after he hit a bicyclist and then struck a parked car overnight while trying to evade police in West Philadelphia.
One man is dead and another was seriously injured in what police suspect was a drug deal gone bad in West Philadelphia.
Police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an alleged sexual assault, and they say that suspect also stole kitchen appliances from the victim.
It happened around 3:15 p.m. Tuesday near Cobbs Creek Parkway and Greenway Aevnue.
Police say the driver of a cab is dead after he lost control of his taxi and crashed Friday morning in the Cobbs Creek section of Philadelphia.
A 19-year-old was shot twice early Thursday morning in the Cobbs Creek section of Philadelphia.
The 91-year-old who took on her attackers spoke to Eyewitness News and explained why she says she feels sorry for them.
Given the recent collapse of several row homes in the City's Cobbs Creek neighborhood, local experts want to make sure homeowners know what to look for before a collapse happens.
Emergency crews are at the scene of the collapse of several row homes in West Philadelphia Monday.
Police say a seven-year-old student brought ten packs of heroin into a classroom at Commodore John Barry Elementary School at 59th and Race Streets.
Police are investigating the shooting death of a man in West Philadelphia overnight.
It happened around 3 a.m. in the 100 block of South 62nd Street in the city's Cobbs Creek section.
Police are investigating a double shooting in Southwest Philadelphia that left two teenagers wounded.
Seven-year-old Jabriel O'Connor died last summer after he was found at the bottom of a city pool in the Cobbs Creek section of the city.
Communities in Philadelphia celebrated the first day of Kwanzaa as Boathouse Row shined bright on Thursday.
Friday will be sunny and dry in the Philadelphia region, but a rainy weekend is on the way.
Former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson appears to be finalizing a deal to be the next head football coach at Delaware State University, a source said.
Upland Police and emergency services have responded to a water main break at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Chester.
Customers and Border Patrol officers seized more than 20,000 counterfeit Pennsylvania vehicle inspection stickers on their way to Philly.
Upland Police and emergency services have responded to a water main break at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Chester.
Communities in Philadelphia celebrated the first day of Kwanzaa as Boathouse Row shined bright on Thursday.
Firefighters are battling a fire on Cedar Street in Allentown that has already damaged multiple homes.
Friday will be sunny and dry in the Philadelphia region, but a rainy weekend is on the way.
Former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson appears to be finalizing a deal to be the next head football coach at Delaware State University, a source said.
Communities in Philadelphia celebrated the first day of Kwanzaa as Boathouse Row shined bright on Thursday.
Friday will be sunny and dry in the Philadelphia region, but a rainy weekend is on the way.
Customers and Border Patrol officers seized more than 20,000 counterfeit Pennsylvania vehicle inspection stickers on their way to Philly.
Firefighters are battling a fire on Cedar Street in Allentown that has already damaged multiple homes.
Work by former students and faculty at the University of the Arts is on display at Philadelphia's City Hall.
Friday will be sunny and dry in the Philadelphia region, but a rainy weekend is on the way.
Shoppers at the Promenade at Sagemore in Marlton are battling the crowds and making holiday returns after Christmas.
Thursday morning will be cold and sunny in the Philadelphia region.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, and some in New Jersey believe it could be them.
Friday will be sunny and dry in the Philadelphia region, but a rainy weekend is on the way.
Former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson appears to be finalizing a deal to be the next head football coach at Delaware State University, a source said.
Thursday morning will be cold and sunny in the Philadelphia region.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
Police looking for a missing New Castle County, Delaware woman found her remains in a man's car in Maryland.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
New federal regulations are in effect for U.S. airlines, meaning faster, easier refunds for flight cancelations or significant disruptions if you choose not to be rebooked.
Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station were packed with travelers Sunday and Monday.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
Former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson appears to be finalizing a deal to be the next head football coach at Delaware State University, a source said.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni had few updates on quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett in a news conference Thursday.
The Sixers defeated the Celtics, 118-114, on Christmas Day in Boston.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Philadelphia teamed up with the Kwanzaa Collective for a festive celebration at the Fairmount Water Works.
Five people were injured and at least five families were displaced after a fire on the 700 block of Cedar Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Thursday night.
The Philadelphia region can expect a sunny and cold Friday morning, but a wet weekend is on the way. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A water main break and electrical fire at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Delaware County on Thursday night caused staff to evacuate some patients.
One person is recovering in the hospital on Thursday after being saved from a rowhome fire in North Philadelphia. That fire started on North Hancock near Girard Avenue around 2 p.m. Someone saw smoke and called 911. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.