Police Share DNA Evidence Throughout Bucks County In New Program
All 40 municipal police departments in the county are joining together to share DNA information.
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All 40 municipal police departments in the county are joining together to share DNA information.
Residents of Camden County now have a new tool in protecting their valuables -- an invisible plant-based DNA marking kit that could help get stolen property returned to owners.
If you find yourself a constant feast for mosquitoes during the summer, you'll want to read this.
New technology opens the way for creating babies using DNA from 3 people. It's designed to eliminate diseases, but is the creation of a "super baby" safe or ethical? The technique has been approved in Britain. Could it come here next?
Professor Desmond Lun is working with counterparts from Boston University and MIT to develop a software program that will definitively state how many people--contributors he calls them--are found in DNA evidence recovered from a crime scene.
Scientists have long known that your DNA influences how much java you consume. Now a huge study has identified some genes that may play a role.
Lawyers with the Innocence Project say new DNA evidence proves Wright did not commit the crime, but someone else did.
A convicted murderer will get a retrial after new DNA evidence links another man to the rape and murder of a 77-year-old woman in 1991.
The five-year-old victim was kidnapped from her kindergarten class by a woman impersonating her mother, then taken to a house and abused in unspeakable ways, causing horrific physical injuries.
An FBI computer expert testified to disturbing evidence found on the computer used under the user names Christina and Guest.
A 38-year-old Germantown man has been sentenced to 37-and-half to 65 years in prison for a 1998 gunpoint rape in North Philadelphia.
Lamar Rayson was serving a 32 year federal sentence for carjacking and armed robberies in 2005 and 2006, when DNA from that case linked him to an armed 2004 rape and robbery.
Twenty-five years later, a Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) search revealed a positive DNA match to 51-year-old Rudolph Churchill, a convicted offender from Georgia with a residence in NJ.
Police and family members are confirming that DNA of a severed foot found inside a shoe on a New Jersey beach matches a Philadelphia woman who disappeared last year.
A sharply divided Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for police to take a DNA swab from anyone they arrest for a serious crime, endorsing a practice now followed by more than half the states as well as the federal government.
A New Jersey corrections officer who was arrested for allegedly stating he was a police officer in an attempt to coerce prostitutes into having sex with him for free is now facing an additional charge, thanks to new DNA evidence.
Police are crediting DNA evidence with identifying the suspect allegedly responsible for a 1996 cold case.
Temple University researchers have discovered a key to heart failure which is currently an incurable disease.
Jury deliberations have begun in the trial of the alleged Kensington rapist, who is charged with raping three women, and a fourth alleged rape during an eight day period in late 2011.
One of the world's leading DNA and genetic mapping experts will be in Philadelphia Monday for the Association of Independent Research Institutes national conference.
Thousands of scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs and inventors from across the country and around the world are converging in Philadelphia for a national meeting that is the city's largest convention of the summer.
For nine years now, he's been out there lurking. And for the last several years, police in Philadelphia have taken a day to remind people about the Fairmount rapist.
You may remember the mitochondria was called the power-pack of the cell, providing energy. But, it could also help to cause a decline in muscle mass, hearing loss, and other aspects of aging.
New research indicates an increased risk for coronary artery disease can be passed genetically from father to son on the male Y chromosome.
Philadelphia police say they are 100% sure that they have the right suspects in custody in the beating death of Kevin Kless earlier this month near Independence Mall. But initial descriptions were way off.
Clouds will increase Thursday in the Philadelphia region, but temperatures remain in the 50s.
AJ Lawson scored 28 points in the Philadelphia 76ers 118-105 loss to the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams.
A Rowan University senior and her boyfriend were killed over the weekend in a car crash in Toms River. Her twin sister, a Temple University senior, survived the crash but remains hospitalized, as does her boyfriend.
Two shootings within an hour of each other in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood left two men dead and another injured on Wednesday night, police said.
Sixty structures are threatened as a wildfire burns in Franklin Township on Wednesday night, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
Emine Emanet, who runs Jersey Kebab in Haddon Township with her husband, was reunited with her family Wednesday evening.
Clouds will increase Thursday in the Philadelphia region, but temperatures remain in the 50s.
Businesses like the BrickHaus in Ridley Park said nearby Taylor Hospital employees are frequent customers of the restaurant.
Sixty structures are threatened as a wildfire burns in Franklin Township on Wednesday night, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
AJ Lawson scored 28 points in the Philadelphia 76ers 118-105 loss to the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams.
Two shootings within an hour of each other in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood left two men dead and another injured on Wednesday night, police said.
The Department of Education is slashing nearly 50% of its workforce as part of the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the agency.
Philadelphia breweries are bracing for financial strain after President Trump's 25% aluminum tariffs went into effect Wednesday.
Businesses like the BrickHaus in Ridley Park said nearby Taylor Hospital employees are frequent customers of the restaurant.
Police say Justin Smith, wanted in the 2021 murder of Dianna Brice in Philadelphia, was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia.
A Rowan University senior and her boyfriend were killed over the weekend in a car crash in Toms River. Her twin sister, a Temple University senior, survived the crash but remains hospitalized, as does her boyfriend.
Sixty structures are threatened as a wildfire burns in Franklin Township on Wednesday night, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
Not everyone necessarily needs a financial advisor. But there are certainly times when one can be useful, and there are certain questions you should be asking to make sure you find one you can trust with your money.
Emine Emanet, who runs Jersey Kebab in Haddon Township with her husband, was reunited with her family Wednesday evening.
Emine Emanet, wife, mother and one of the owners of Jersey Kebab in Camden County, can be freed on a $7,500 bond after going in front of an immigration judge on Tuesday.
The University of Delaware Blue Hens' hot streak came to an end Tuesday night, but students said they enjoyed the season.
As Tesla stock continues to take a major hit this week, people are showing up to dealerships to protest Elon Musk and his role in the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency.
Delaware-based economist Robert Fry says the uncertainty about President Trump's tariffs is behind the recent stock market panic.
Police said 16-year-old Troy Kirkland was shot and killed on the 200 block of West 25th Street in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday night.
Viana Kelly is relieved her son, Koa, gets care for a rare genetic condition at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware.
A measles case was detected in a person who recently visited multiple Children's Hospital of Philadelphia facilities, health officials said.
Doctors say the COVID vaccine, which was created in Philadelphia, substantially changed the course of the pandemic.
A day after officials said new funding would keep Crozer Health's facilities open four to six weeks, an attorney says the money only covers two weeks.
Women are a large component of the overall health care industry, but make up only 14% of hospital CEO roles.
Viana Kelly is relieved her son, Koa, gets care for a rare genetic condition at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware.
The new product is a wide-mouth jar which can be used for dipping potato chips.
Businesses like the BrickHaus in Ridley Park said nearby Taylor Hospital employees are frequent customers of the restaurant.
Pedestrians will have some extra space to walk, shop and gather in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square this spring.
At Fishtown Seafood, owner Bryan Szeliga is worried about the oysters amid the Trump's administration's on-again, off-again 25% tariffs on imports from Canada.
Businesses in Northeast Philly that were affected by the deadly medical jet crash now have a little more time to get financial help.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day parade, which features a new route.
A woman was killed in a wrong-way crash in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday night.
Pennsylvania State Police said they believe a three-vehicle crash on I-76 westbound Tuesday morning happened after a driver experienced a medical emergency.
PennDOT says it plans to repair more than 60 highways in the Philadelphia five-county area.
Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction on part of City Avenue in Philadelphia and Lower Merion until April 7.
AJ Lawson scored 28 points in the Philadelphia 76ers 118-105 loss to the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams.
The Eagles reportedly signed former Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon to a one-year deal on Wednesday to add depth at the position.
Lion Sports Bar is offering $100,000 to anyone who enters their perfect bracket challenge. The bar opens March 13 in Chinatown.
The University of Delaware Blue Hens' hot streak came to an end Tuesday night, but students said they enjoyed the season.
Brady Tkachuk scored 24 seconds into the game, Michael Amadio scored the go-ahead goal and the Ottawa Senators beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2.
Even though St. Patrick's Day is still a week away, celebrations for the holiday started on Saturday for the community in Glenside.
Philadelphia is filled with activities this weekend that will get you out of the house and in the celebratory spirit. Here's our weekend guide.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The classic dinner theater production "Tony N' Tina's Wedding" is coming to Peddler's Village in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
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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.
A man died and a teen was injured in a shooting in the Logan section of Philadelphia Wednesday evening, police said.
The above-average temperatures continue Thursday in Philadelphia, and the NEXT Weather team is tracking severe weather this weekend. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Emine Emanet, who owns and runs Jersey Kebab in Haddon Township, New Jersey, with her husband, was released on bond from an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement detention center Wednesday. She said she is grateful for the support from her community at this time.
The fire, dubbed the "Scotland Run Wildfire," has burned 150 acres so far and is 50% contained, officials say. Aziza Shuler reports.
After nearly four years on the run, a man accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend is now behind bars. Police arrested Justin Smith in Atlanta. He's accused of killing Dianna Brice. The pair was last seen together leaving a laundromat in 2021, and her body was found on the side of the road with gunshots to the head several days later.