1 person dead after shooting at Southwest Philadelphia playground, police say
One person died after he was shot at a playground in Southwest Philadelphia Monday night, police say.
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One person died after he was shot at a playground in Southwest Philadelphia Monday night, police say.
Temple University is mourning the loss of a student who was shot and killed near campus late Thursday night. Philadelphia police are now investigating the incident, saying a Temple student is believed to be the gunman. Ray Strickland talked to students who heard the gunshots.
Police say at least 10 shots were fired into a home in West Philadelphia early Thursday morning hitting a man in the face and shoulder. Officers responded to the 800 block of Lex Street just after 1 a.m. That's where they found the 25-year-old man wounded on the first floor. He is in critical condition. Police are working on a description of the shooters and a possible motive.
The search for a shooter is underway in North Philadelphia. Officers found the 18-year-old shot several times along Roosevelt Boulevard in the Feltonville neighborhood. He was rushed to the hospital where he later died. So far, no arrests have been made.
Police are looking for a suspect in a deadly double shooting in West Philadelphia. It happened around 10 p.m. Tuesday on the 3800 block of Brown Street in the Mantua neighborhood. Police say they found a woman who had been shot several times. She died before making it to the hospital. Doctors are still treating a second victim after he was shot eight times.
Three people were killed and two were injured in a mass shooting near the University of Cincinnati in Ohio on Monday morning.
The Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit is leading an investigation after a man succumbed to his injuries after being shot in Overbrook, West Philadelphia Saturday night.
A 21-year-old man listed as extremely critical was later pronounced dead after being shot in the chest in South Philadelphia Wednesday night.
A man was taken into custody following a barricade in Mayfair, Philadelphia after a 65-year-old woman was shot and killed Tuesday morning.
A 50-year-old man died after being shot multiple times throughout his body in South Philadelphia Wednesday evening, police said.
A 76-year-old man was charged with shooting and killing his wife and adult daughter, the Chester County District Attorney's Office and Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday.
Police said a fatal shootout at a Fairmount gas station Tuesday night started with an argument over a truck parked near the entrance. The shooting happened around 7 p.m. at West College Avenue and Poplar Street. Shots were fired and the armed private security guard was shot in the leg and survived. The other man died of his injuries.
Investigators believed 26-year-old Andre Gordon Jr. carjacked two people on Saturday, including a woman in Trenton. It was a terrifying experience for Sonya Hansen.
Philadelphia Police said investigators believe a fight led to the shooting, which happened just before 3 a.m. at the Half Moon Lounge on Lancaster Avenue in the city's Belmont neighborhood.
One man died and three other people were injured after a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia's Eastwick neighborhood Wednesday night.
Philadelphia police confirmed a man died Thursday night after a shooting in Feltonville.
Police confirmed Saturday afternoon a man died after being shot inside an apartment in West Philadelphia overnight.
Police confirmed a 29-year-old man died after a shooting in West Philadelphia Friday night.
A 31-year-old man was pronounced dead after a shooting in Philadelphia's Feltonville neighborhood Thursday night.
Police confirmed a 37-year-old man died Tuesday night after a shooting in West Philadelphia.
Jahad Snead, 41, was shot and killed by police after authorities say he shot four people, including three fatally, in Philadelphia's Lawrncrest neighborhood.
Police confirmed a 24-year-old man died Friday night following a shooting after a car crash in Harrowgate.
Police made a plea for help Friday afternoon to find the person responsible for the death of an 80-year-old grandmother.
Police say a 35-year-old man was shot four times and died a short time later.
Homicide detectives say the Philadelphia Streets Department worker who was shot in a Point Breeze corner store did not survive.
Crews are working to control a fire at Radical Church of Philadelphia in Kensington that started early Friday morning.
The weekend will feel almost like early summer in Philadelphia with warmer temps and a chance for rain.
In their first game after John Tortorella's firing, Matvei Michkov had two goals as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Montreal Canadiens, 6-4.
Bryce Harper has hit his sixth Opening Day homer and first as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning Thursday as the Phillies defeated the Nationals, 7-3, on Opening Day.
Crews are working to control a fire at Radical Church of Philadelphia in Kensington that started early Friday morning.
Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning Thursday as the Phillies defeated the Nationals, 7-3, on Opening Day.
Bryn Athyn College in Pennsylvania is eliminating all of its NCAA sports teams and its club hockey team at the end of the year.
One Philadelphia firefighter was injured as crews battled a fire that destroyed a twin in East Germantown on Thursday.
The weekend will feel almost like early summer in Philadelphia with warmer temps and a chance for rain.
Crews are working to control a fire at Radical Church of Philadelphia in Kensington that started early Friday morning.
Residents in a South Philadelphia neighborhood are fed up with the months-long construction that has left the area with dug-out roads and broken sidewalks.
One Philadelphia firefighter was injured as crews battled a fire that destroyed a twin in East Germantown on Thursday.
Joshua Santiago, a barber in Kensington, says Kensington is cleaner, but he remains focused on connecting with people in need.
The Truist Championship will move from its usual home in North Carolina to the nation's oldest country club in Philadelphia this spring.
If you happen to ride the bus in Camden, you may spot a new addition at your bus stop to help beautify the neighborhood.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Police in Franklin Township, Gloucester County, said two school buses crashed Thursday morning.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
A Mount Laurel woman faces additional child abuse-related charges after being accused of abusing six children at a home daycare.
The body of 32-year-old Normaris Colón Valles was found on the banks of the Christina River in Wilmington, Delaware, in March.
Months after a life-threatening accident, 10-year-old Briar Jones, will throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' home opener on Monday.
A George Read Middle School gym teacher is accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to an eighth-grade student.
The heaviest rain moving into the Philadelphia region on Monday will fall over South Jersey and the Shore.
Friday marks exactly nine months since a deadly crash in New Castle, Delaware that changed a family forever.
Why are a growing number of younger people being diagnosed with colon cancer? That's what a new research project is aiming to answer.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
Natalie Dormer stars in "Audrey's Children" as Dr. Audrey Evans, a CHOP doctor who co-founded Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
A doctor in one of Philadelphia's busiest emergency departments is innovating new ways to save lives inside and outside of the hospital.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
Gabrielle Paoletti, the owner of Her Bridal Collective, has partnered with her longtime friend to help survivors of domestic violence through a nonprofit.
ShopRite is recalling ground beef, pork and meatloaf mix made and sold in its Clementon, New Jersey store on March 20.
Tequilas Restaurant on Locust Street has reopened after a fire damaged the building two years ago.
From bars to restaurants, many business owners are feeling lucky as people raise a pint and spend some green this St. Patrick's Day weekend.
A part of I-76 westbound that was closed in Philadelphia has now reopened after a crash. Drivers should still expect delays and detours.
A program that gives free SEPTA rides to low-income people in Philadelphia is coming to an end.
Philadelphia commuters are frustrated with the persistent operator unavailability on SEPTA buses, trolleys and subways.
An NTSB list of 68 bridges that should be evaluated for collapse risk includes five in the Philadelphia area that cross the Delaware River.
A tractor-trailer crash on I-95 South near mile marker 2.0 in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, disrupted traffic Tuesday.
In their first game after John Tortorella's firing, Matvei Michkov had two goals as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Montreal Canadiens, 6-4.
Bryce Harper has hit his sixth Opening Day homer and first as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning Thursday as the Phillies defeated the Nationals, 7-3, on Opening Day.
The Truist Championship will move from its usual home in North Carolina to the nation's oldest country club in Philadelphia this spring.
The Phillies' 2025 opening-day lineup features a new wrinkle: Trea Turner is now leading off vs. a lefty starting pitcher.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Natalie Dormer stars in "Audrey's Children" as Dr. Audrey Evans, a CHOP doctor who co-founded Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Lady Gaga announced her 2025 tour dates on social media Wednesday, writing, "See you soon, monsters."
Chili's is opening a new restaurant just north of Scranton to honor the legacy of "The Office."
After closing its doors in March 2020 due to the pandemic, the newly-renovated Atlantic City Aquarium has reopened to the public.
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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.
Two people are unaccounted for as firefighters battle a fire at a twin home in East Germantown on Thursday, according to the Philadelphia Fire Department.
Friday will be mostly cloudy and milder in the Philadelphia area, and warmer temps are expected this weekend. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Host Ashley Harder gets a behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning musical DREAMGIRLS at Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre. The Broadway will run from April 2 through May 4.
A disturbing act of vandalism is sparking outrage at a local school. Our Chopper was over Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, where someone drew a swastika and wrote racial slurs. The principal said the messages were quickly erased and now the school has launched an investigation to find out who’s behind them.
A new direct link between Philadelphia and Mexico takes off this summer. Aeromexico announced it will launch daily flights between PHL and Mexico City starting June 5. It comes ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both cities will host major matches.