Child playing with lighter may have ignited Christmas tree to start Philadelphia rowhome fire, warrant says
Investigators are looking into the possibility that a 5-year-old child who was playing with a lighter set a Christmas tree on fire, sparking a conflagration that killed 12 people in a Philadelphia rowhome, according to a warrant.
Investigators are looking into the possibility that a 5-year-old child who was playing with a lighter set a Christmas tree on fire, sparking a conflagration that killed 12 people in a Philadelphia rowhome, according to a warrant.
Philadelphia fire: 12 dead, including 8 children, after Fairmount rowhome fire
Authorities say 12 people, including eight children, have died as a result of Wednesday morning's fire in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood. The property was owned, operated, and inspected by the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
Authorities say 12 people, including eight children, have died as a result of Wednesday morning's fire in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood. The property was owned, operated, and inspected by the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
Philadelphia fire: Family shares photos of children killed in devastating rowhome fire
Gut-wrenching photos show a group of children who family members say died in Wednesday's devastating rowhome fire in Fairmount that claimed the lives of a dozen people and was the city's deadliest single fire in more than a century.
Gut-wrenching photos show a group of children who family members say died in Wednesday's devastating rowhome fire in Fairmount that claimed the lives of a dozen people and was the city's deadliest single fire in more than a century.
Philadelphia fire: Smoke detectors weren't operational in Fairmount fire that killed 12
Four smoke detectors inside the rowhome that caught fire Wednesday morning in Fairmount were not operational, according to fire officials. The fire inside the Philadelphia Housing Authority property left 12 people dead, including eight children.
Four smoke detectors inside the rowhome that caught fire Wednesday morning in Fairmount were not operational, according to fire officials. The fire inside the Philadelphia Housing Authority property left 12 people dead, including eight children.
Treasure hunters sue for records on FBI's Civil War-era gold dig
Treasure hunters who believe they found a huge cache of fabled Civil War-era gold in Pennsylvania are now on the prowl for something as elusive as the buried booty itself: government records of the FBI's excavation.
Treasure hunters who believe they found a huge cache of fabled Civil War-era gold in Pennsylvania are now on the prowl for something as elusive as the buried booty itself: government records of the FBI's excavation.
Lyft driver shoots two suspects attempting to carjack vehicle in Philadelphia, police say
Two suspects in an armed carjacking were shot on Monday afternoon when they encountered a Lyft driver who was legally armed with a weapon of his own, Philadelphia police say. One of the suspects is in critical condition.
Two suspects in an armed carjacking were shot on Monday afternoon when they encountered a Lyft driver who was legally armed with a weapon of his own, Philadelphia police say. One of the suspects is in critical condition.
Pennsylvania parents charged after son, 13, fatally shoots 5-year-old brother
Sara Gerwig and Thomas Wolfe are each charged with endangering the welfare of a child following the death of Connor Wolfe in Penn Hills on Nov. 22.
Sara Gerwig and Thomas Wolfe are each charged with endangering the welfare of a child following the death of Connor Wolfe in Penn Hills on Nov. 22.
Elderly Pennsylvania man shoots, kills half-naked home intruder who assaulted his wife, police say
An elderly homeowner in Pennsylvania shot and killed a half-naked home intruder after the intruder attacked him and his wife, authorities say.
An elderly homeowner in Pennsylvania shot and killed a half-naked home intruder after the intruder attacked him and his wife, authorities say.
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon carjacked at FDR Park in South Philly
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon became the victim of a carjacking at FDR Park in South Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon, according to a spokesperson.
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon became the victim of a carjacking at FDR Park in South Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon, according to a spokesperson.
Western Pa. boy, 13, charged with homicide in shooting death of 5-year-old boy
Police said detectives determined that four children ranging in age from 3 to 13 were left unsupervised while “a loaded and unsecured handgun" was left within reach.
Police said detectives determined that four children ranging in age from 3 to 13 were left unsupervised while “a loaded and unsecured handgun" was left within reach.
Philadelphia officials urge against inter-household Christmas gatherings amid COVID-19 case spike
Philadelphia has seen COVID-19 case counts double in recent weeks, while hospitalizations are up 50%.
Philadelphia has seen COVID-19 case counts double in recent weeks, while hospitalizations are up 50%.
Teen son of Philadelphia pizza shop employee shoots robber during struggle, police say
Police say the teenage son of a Philadelphia pizza shop employee shot a robber in the face as the man fought with his parent over the cash register.
Police say the teenage son of a Philadelphia pizza shop employee shot a robber in the face as the man fought with his parent over the cash register.
No toll hikes on DRPA bridges between New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Commissioners with DRPA voted this week to postpone a previously scheduled toll increase for the Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman, Commodore Barry, and Betsy Ross Bridges until at least 2023.
Commissioners with DRPA voted this week to postpone a previously scheduled toll increase for the Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman, Commodore Barry, and Betsy Ross Bridges until at least 2023.
U.S. Marshals track deadly Penn Station stabbing suspect to Pennsylvania
A man from Brooklyn was arrested after he reportedly fled to Pennsylvania following the stabbing death of a gifted soccer player last month.
A man from Brooklyn was arrested after he reportedly fled to Pennsylvania following the stabbing death of a gifted soccer player last month.
NYCFC to play in first MLS Cup final after 2-1 defeat of Philadelphia Union
Talles Magno scored in the 88th minute to send New York into the MLS Cup final with a 2-1 win over the COVID-19-restriction-ravaged Philadelphia Union on Sunday.
Talles Magno scored in the 88th minute to send New York into the MLS Cup final with a 2-1 win over the COVID-19-restriction-ravaged Philadelphia Union on Sunday.
Philadelphia reports first case of COVID-19 omicron variant
A Northwest Philadelphia man in his 30s has tested positive for the COVID-19 omicron variant, according to the health department.
A Northwest Philadelphia man in his 30s has tested positive for the COVID-19 omicron variant, according to the health department.
Dr. Oz announces run for U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the cardiac surgeon, author, and host of TV’s “Dr. Oz Show,” is joining the list of Republican candidates hoping to capture Pennsylvania's open U.S. Senate seat in next year's election, according to two people familiar with his plans.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the cardiac surgeon, author, and host of TV’s “Dr. Oz Show,” is joining the list of Republican candidates hoping to capture Pennsylvania's open U.S. Senate seat in next year's election, according to two people familiar with his plans.
How detectives tracked down man suspected of killing, dismembering Pennsylvania woman
Records show several witnesses saw Robert Kessler throwing black garbage bags and a red-pink tote into McKay Bay. Surveillance video from the Port of Tampa also shows the suspect throwing an object in the water, according to new documents.
Records show several witnesses saw Robert Kessler throwing black garbage bags and a red-pink tote into McKay Bay. Surveillance video from the Port of Tampa also shows the suspect throwing an object in the water, according to new documents.
Bill Cosby prosecutors take case to US Supreme Court
Prosecutors asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the ruling that overturned Bill Cosby’s conviction, arguing that a decision announced in a press release does not give a defendant lifetime immunity.
Prosecutors asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the ruling that overturned Bill Cosby’s conviction, arguing that a decision announced in a press release does not give a defendant lifetime immunity.
Some electricity bills could spike 50% in December in this state
Some people are being warned to prepare for "sticker shock" starting on Dec. 1 with electricity prices set to jump as much as 50%.
Some people are being warned to prepare for "sticker shock" starting on Dec. 1 with electricity prices set to jump as much as 50%.