Man accused of shooting Philly officer charged with attempted murder, police say
Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez is charged with attempted murder and other offenses, Philadelphia police said Sunday.
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Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez is charged with attempted murder and other offenses, Philadelphia police said Sunday.
A Philadelphia police office is in critical condition at Temple University Hospital after he was shot in Kensington Saturday night, police said.
Authorities say multiple people, including a person of interest, are in custody after a Philadelphia police officer was critically injured in a Kensington shooting Saturday night.
Philadelphia police made an arrest in a Strawberry Mansion shooting that injured seven people Wednesday evening.
A 26-year-old woman died after a car crashed into a tree on Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia's Bustleton neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
75 men and women to graduate from the police academy - marking the department's largest graduating class in 6 years.
The strategy to cut down crime is getting a boost through another specialized unit. Welcome to roll call for members of Philadelphia police's Elite Highway Patrol Unit.
A man is recovering after being shot by a Philadelphia police officer in the city's Fairhill neighborhood Saturday, police said in an update on Tuesday.
Philadelphia police are searching for two men involved in a South Philadelphia home burglary where one posed as a construction worker so the other could steal jewelry.
Amir Studevan was arrested in Puerto Rice and extradited to Philadelphia in connection to the deadly shooting of 36-year-old Samuel Rosario in North Philadelphia last January.
Philadelphia Police on Monday announced their long-awaited plans to clean up Kensington, an area in the city notorious for being one of the largest open-air drug markets in the United States.
Aside from the highly-publicized open drug use and drug sales that have long plagued the neighborhood, police note it as one of the most violent in the city. Deputy Commissioner Pedro Rosario, who heads the department's Kensington Initiative, said "Consistently this area has been number one in the city of Philadelphia with shooting victims and homicides."
In a press conference Monday, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said 75 men and women from the Philadelphia Police Academy will be deployed to the Kensington area following their June 17 graduation. The new deployment of officers will address the area's drug corners and the activity that they believe is causing much of the violence.
Philadelphia Police Department's newest graduating class of officers will be deployed to the city's Kensington neighborhood.
A 5-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department was placed on administrative duty after fatally shooting two dogs in Carroll Park this week.
A 5-year-old girl was struck by a Philadelphia police car in the city's Kingsessing neighborhood Tuesday night, police said.
A man was taken into custody following a barricade in Mayfair, Philadelphia after a 65-year-old woman was shot and killed Tuesday morning.
Philadelphia police released photos of at least two people they said are wanted in connection with vandalism acts near 1500 Spring Garden Street and 490 North Broad Street on Sunday at around 2 a.m.
There was a large fire at a junkyard on Tioga Street in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood Saturday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old died and multiple people were hurt after a fatal hit-and-run crash involving three cars in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood Friday night.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was injured during an attempted robbery early Thursday morning in Kensington, authorities said.
A 50-year-old man died after being shot multiple times throughout his body in South Philadelphia Wednesday evening, police said.
The U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested 38-year-old Arthur Jones, who allegedly assaulted and robbed an off-duty Philadelphia officer of his gun on May 12.
An investigation is underway after an 18-year-old man died after being shot in Philadelphia's Roxborough neighborhood Tuesday night following an argument.
Investigators said they found two women — a 75-year-old and a 58-year-old — both suffering several stab wounds in the basement of the home. Philadelphia Police Department Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said the 75-year-old appears to be the mother of the 58-year-old.
Westbound lanes reopened Thursday after two separate car crashes on the Commodore Barry Bridge on Thanksgiving.
Black Friday shopping will be chilly but dry across the Philadelphia area.
Neighbors stepped up to help after Lynn and John Petroski's car was stolen in South Philadelphia with John's walker inside.
This is the second year Collingdale Councilwoman Felecia Coffee has organized the Thanksgiving feast for veterans and those less fortunate.
Before the Thanksgiving turkey, long-time players come together for a friendly game of football in Delaware County.
Before the Thanksgiving turkey, long-time players come together for a friendly game of football in Delaware County.
Westbound lanes reopened Thursday after two separate car crashes on the Commodore Barry Bridge on Thanksgiving.
Black Friday shopping will be chilly but dry across the Philadelphia area.
Neighbors stepped up to help after Lynn and John Petroski's car was stolen in South Philadelphia with John's walker inside.
This is the second year Collingdale Councilwoman Felecia Coffee has organized the Thanksgiving feast for veterans and those less fortunate.
Neighbors stepped up to help after Lynn and John Petroski's car was stolen in South Philadelphia with John's walker inside.
Before the Thanksgiving turkey, long-time players come together for a friendly game of football in Delaware County.
Cacia's Bakery cooked 118 Thanksgiving turkeys for families this year, beating last year's total by
One shopper said she saw a lot of sales while shopping at Acme Wednesday in Montgomery County.
The cause of the fire in Norristown remains unclear. The Red Cross set up a shelter to help people impacted by the fire.
A man was taken to the hospital after he was shot while trying to flee police in Deptford Township, New Jersey.
Several fall sports teams at Shawnee High School celebrated winning the state championship at the annual Turkey Trot.
A decadelong conflict over North Wildwood's beaches involving tens of millions of dollars in litigation and fines could end soon.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
Camden County Police Department is helping some seniors have a stress-free holiday with Thanksgiving only two days away.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
Triple Bottom Brewing's apprenticeships provide opportunities for people involved with the justice system.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
If you're flying today for Thanksgiving, you can track TSA screening wait times on Philadelphia International Airport's website.
Philadelphia residents should expect road closures for the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here's what you need to know.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
The holiday travel blitz in the Philadelphia region is underway, and travelers are expected to take to the skies and the roads for Thanksgiving.
Thorndale line train service was suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
Saquon Barkley is on pace to have the best running back season in Eagles franchise history in his first year in Philadelphia.
Sean Couturier scored at 2:31 of overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
The Houston Rockets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 122-115 in overtime on Wednesday night.
Several fall sports teams at Shawnee High School celebrated winning the state championship at the annual Turkey Trot.
A new report indicates that, yes, the Philadelphia Phillies have spoken with Scott Boras about prized free agent Juan Soto.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
For the 10th year running, Collegeville Italian Bakery is providing hot meals to police officers, firefighters and EMTs who have to work on Thanksgiving.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
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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.
St. Joseph's earned a chance to repeat as Big 5 champions after defeating Villanova and Penn. For a second straight year, Temple and La Salle will battle for a spot in the title game.
The rain couldn't damper the enthusiasm this morning at Philadelphia's Thanksgiving Day Parade. There were marching bands, giant balloons, and floats on the route from Center City up the Ben Franklin Parkway. This is the oldest Thanksgiving parade in the country. Today marks the 105th of a tradition that began in 1920.
What began in 1974 as a friendly football game between a few Haverford and Episcopal friends has grown into a beloved annual tradition in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
All year round some people make it their mission to make sure no one goes hungry and no one is forgotten. That also rings true on Thanksgiving. Ryan Hughes talks to those in the community choosing to donate their time this holiday.
A man was shot while trying to run from police in Deptford at the Fairfield Inn on Hurffville Road. Investigators say police were called to that location for some kind of disturbance on Thanksgiving. When officers arrived, they saw a man jump from a second-story window and take off running As they ran after him, one of the officers opened fire, hitting the man. He is expected to survive.