Activists demand action after inmates, mostly Black men, endured experiments at Holmesburg Prison
Experts said these experiments led to a ripple effect of medical mistrust within the Black community.
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Experts said these experiments led to a ripple effect of medical mistrust within the Black community.
A portion of the road is closed but traffic is moving in both directions.
The water department found and isolated a 20-inch break on Cottman Avenue near Walker Street.
Police say they arrived to find a 31-year-old suspect shot in the face in the basement.
No arrests have been made and no weapon has been recovered in any of these shootings.
Video posted on the Citizen's app shows dozens of illegal dirt bikes and ATVs roaring down Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section on Sunday night.
The fire broke out on the 3600 block of Rhawn Street shortly before 7 a.m.
Philadelphia police are calling the death of a Holmesburg man suspicious, after his girlfriend found him with a gunshot wound to the head Tuesday night. Paramedics pronounced him dead on the scene.
Police say four men armed with handguns knocked on the door of a home on Vista Street just before 11 p.m.
Police say the unidentified man, who was only wearing underwear, is believed to be in his 30s.
A Philadelphia woman in the city's Holmesburg section is pleading guilty to animal cruelty for the treatment of 13 dogs and four cats.
The victim was 42 years old.
A woman suffered a broken leg when she jumped from the third story of a Northeast Philadelphia home on Monday night during a fire.
Philadelphia Police announced on Friday that a body of a man was found in the woods in the city's Holmesburg section.
The fire was reported Thursday at the 7700 block of Edmund Street.
Pictures and candles are a somber representation of a fiery crash early Sunday morning that killed three women.
According to Philadelphia Police, a man was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after crashing his vehicle into two Philadelphia Police vehicles in an attempt to evade police on Tuesday night.
Four months after her death, Philadelphia Police officials announced Mayor Michael Nutter's Office will pay $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the driver who hit and killed Theresa Pozzi.
Police say the owner of a store was stabbed in the face during a robbery in Northeast Philadelphia Monday.
The accident was reported around 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Leon and Stanwood Streets in Holmesburg.
Police say an SUV crashed into a wall on the 7300 block of Milnor Street. A passenger in the SUV was killed.
Nearly a month after a hit and run that killed a woman crossing State Road, officials have announced they're offering a reward for information that leads them to the driver of the vehicle that struck her.
Philadelphia Police have released new images and surveillance video as they continue to search for the vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident in Northeast Philadelphia.
Capt. John Wilcynski of AID said the vehicle shouldn't be hard to recognize: "Left side front-end damage; headlight and left turn signal clearly were left behind."
One week after someone hit and killed a woman in Northeast Philadelphia, police are still looking for the driver.
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo and catcher Paul McIntosh from the Miami Marlins, the team announced Sunday.
Alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
Sunday brings us the coldest day so far — which is coincidentally the first full day of winter.
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a 126-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo and catcher Paul McIntosh from the Miami Marlins, the team announced Sunday.
Alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones.
From the electrifying sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the Flyers' "Holiday Spectacular," here's your guide to a memorable holiday weekend.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking someone for help.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
The season of giving is on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week.
Snow and rain are falling in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
A community of Eagles fans is helping this South Jersey man diagnosed with terminal cancer to fulfill his final wish
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
Snow and rain are falling in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
By 3 p.m. Wednesday, light showers will break out across the Philadelphia region.
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.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
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.
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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.
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
The southbound lanes of I-95 have reopened between the I-676 East and Market Street exits because a pedestrian was struck.
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a 126-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
The Philadelphia Flyers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-4, come-from-behind win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking someone for help.
Joel Embiid had 34 points and nine assists after missing a game because of a sinus fracture, helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98 on Friday night.
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.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Your pet could be upset with you without you even knowing it. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains a few things that pet owners could be doing that could potentially hurt their cat's feelings.
The Starbucks workers say they are willing to stay on strike through Christmas Eve and they're hoping other workers across the country will join them in their fight for better wages.
Bundle up! On Sunday you can expect mostly sunny skies, breezy conditions and highs in the 20s [teens for the mountains]. It'll feel more like the single digits and teens most of the day.
Starbucks baristas in New Jersey, New York City and Philadelphia are joining their fellow workers on strike across the country. Meanwhile, Teamsters workers are still on strike at Amazon distribution centers around the country. Plus, NJ Transit has a special gift for travelers this season. Here are the top headlines in the Philadelphia region for Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Despite the cold weather, flight tracking website FlightAware says there's been less than 300 delayed flights out of Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your NEXT Weather forecast.