Man shot in head, killed at Southwest Philadelphia playground, police say
A man was shot multiple times and killed while at the Russell DeRitis Playground in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday night, police said.
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A man was shot multiple times and killed while at the Russell DeRitis Playground in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday night, police said.
A man was shot and killed in the backyard of his home in Philadelphia's Mill Creek neighborhood on Sunday night.
Christopher Reese is being called a hero, and his father says he always wanted to help people.
Police say an unidentified man was dead on a street in Southwest Philadelphia early Thursday morning. They say the man was shot in the head. Officers responded to the 6000 block of Allman Street just after 3 a.m. Police are describing the victim as a John Doe and say he appears to be 20 to 30. They hope surveillance video will be able to help them in their investigation.
Forty-six-year-old Bilal Simmons is charged with murder in connection with a double shooting inside a North Philadelphia home last year, according to police.
One of two suspects wanted in a deadly home invasion in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania has been arrested.
Police say the evidence against Luigi Mangione includes fingerprints and notebook entries linking him to the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A man was killed and his mother is in critical condition after they were both shot during an early morning home invasion in Lower Merion Township, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.
Authorities are investigating after a man was fatally shot and another was shot multiple times during an argument outside of a bar in Trenton, New Jersey.
"Delay," "deny" and possibly "depose" were written on shell casings and bullets recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Alan Nguyen, 24, is facing multiple charges after a 7-year-old girl was shot and killed inside a home in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia.
Family and friends gathered to remember Bonnie Hitchens, a mother of five who was shot and killed over the weekend.
A 30-year-old woman was charged with murder after fatally shooting a pregnant woman outside of a Wawa in Collingdale, police said.
Philadelphia Police said a 16-year-old girl and a 21-year-old man were also shot after four young men opened fire at a group of people on the 600 block of North Franklin Place.
Police are investigating after a man was killed and three others were injured in a shooting at a corner store in Southwest Philadelphia Friday night.
Pennsylvania State Police said they're now offering a $10,000 cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for a shooting and crash that killed two men.
DA Larry Krasner announced the charges of a 16-year-old boy in connection with multiple shootings, including one that killed the ringleader of the street gang, Young Bag Chasers.
New Castle County police said a 27-year-old man was charged with murder in connection with a shooting at the Harbor House Apartments in Claymont, Delaware.
A man died after being shot multiple times in the Kensington section of Philadelphia Monday night, police said.
Two people were killed and six people were injured in three separate shootings during a violent Saturday night in Philadelphia, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
A 16-year-old was killed and another teenager is in serious condition after a shooting near the Concord Mall L.E.A.D Fest Carnival in Wilmington, Delaware, Saturday night.
Camay Mitchell De Silva was killed at Delaware State University. Her family wants to make sure she's remembered for the life she lived.
Prosecutors say Jose Abreu left the semi-automatic handgun unattended and loaded while the victim and a 2-year-old child were present.
An investigation is underway after 3-year-old Elijah Abreu Borgen was shot and killed in Allentown on Thursday.
Police are investigating a shooting that happened late Tuesday night in the Brewerytown section of Philadelphia that left one man dead.
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.
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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.
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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.