Philadelphia City Council approves Driving Equality bill banning traffic stops for minor violations
Philadelphia City Council on Thursday approved ‘Driving Equality’ bills barring police from stopping drivers for minor traffic violations in an effort to ‘end traffic stops that promote discrimination while keeping the traffic stops that promote public safety.’
Pa. to give 5 paid days off to state employees who get vaccinated
Gov. Tom Wolf's administration told more than 70,000 state employees on Monday that it is offering five days of paid leave for getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the year, quickly drawing opposition from the state treasurer over the potential cost.
Fetty Wap arrested in NYC on federal drug charges
Rapper Fetty Wap has been arrested in New York City on federal drug charges.
Zayn Malik pleads no contest to harassing Gigi Hadid, mom
Musician Zayn Malik has pleaded no contest to charges that he harassed his girlfriend — supermodel Gigi Hadid — and her reality TV star mother during a violent Sept. 29 argument at the family's home outside Philadelphia.
CEO murdered after being followed home with casino winnings
A Pennsylvania man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 54-year-old Plainsboro, New Jersey man during, what officials say, was an attempted robbery.
Neurologist accused of sexually abusing patients over 15 years pleads not guilty
A neurologist pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges alleging he was a serial sexual abuser of women who had gone to him for help with debilitating, chronic pain.
Man accused of raping woman on crowded train was released from immigration detention, never deported
The man who allegedly raped a woman in front of passengers on a Philadelphia area-train already has a criminal record and had overstayed his student visa – but was protected from deportation by the immigration system, according to Fox News.
Bystanders held up phones as woman was raped on SEPTA train, police say
Authorities say other riders who witnessed an alleged sexual assault on a SEPTA train last week "should have intervened." Fiston Ngoy, 35, has been charged with rape, aggravated indecent assault and related counts in the incident.
‘We reject hatred’: George W. Bush gives remarks at Eradicate Hate Global Summit
The summit is held every year and began after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh which resulted in one of the largest losses of life in an anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.
Woman raped on train and other passengers did nothing, police say
A woman was raped by a stranger on a commuter train in suburban Philadelphia in the presence of other riders who a police official said “should have done something."
Philly mom sends message to other parents after son accused in shooting turns himself in
Philadelphia police say the 15-year-old turned himself in Sunday night and is facing serious charges, including attempted murder.
Woman arrested in killing of elderly father, girlfriend inside Surf City home: Prosecutor
A woman from Pennsylvania was arrested in connection with the shocking deaths of her elderly father and his girlfriend in Surf City, announced authorities.
Jefferson Hospital Shooting: Nurse assistant killed, 2 officers injured by suspect
Police say a gunman shot and killed a coworker inside Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and later shot two police officers in West Philadelphia. The suspect is in critical condition after he was shot by police.
'Near certainty' gunfire from police killed 8-year-old girl following Delaware County football game, DA says
Initial ballistics analysis has concluded with near certainty that four of the five gunshot victims, including 8-year-old Fanta Bility, were struck by shots fired by police.
Woman pulls gun on Philadelphia Chipotle employee when told store is closing, police say
Philadelphia police are searching for a woman who allegedly threatened a Chipotle employee with a handgun when the short-staffed restaurant told customers to order online.
Homeless man faces 7 years in jail for allegedly underpaying for Mountain Dew by 43 cents
A Pennsylvania man was jailed and charged with a felony after allegedly underpaying for a bottle of Mountain Dew soda by 43 cents, a penalty due largely in part to the state’s three-strikes law.
3 firefighters hurt, 24 displaced after South Philadelphia row home fire
Three firefighters were hurt and two dozen people were displaced following a row home fire in South Philadelphia Monday.
Thousands of students request mask exemptions in Pennsylvania
Thousands of students have requested to go mask-free in Pennsylvania schools, claiming a medical exemption amid fierce local opposition to the state's new face-covering mandate.
Booze rationing goes into effect in Pennsylvania due to shortages
Pennsylvania's state-run liquor system is rationing sales of some booze in response to what it describes as supply shortages beyond its control.
Pat's Steaks brawl: Man beaten to death during large fight outside cheesesteak shop
A 28-year-old man has died and his father was among two others that were injured during a large, violent brawl outside of Pat's Steaks in South Philadelphia early Thursday morning.