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."

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.

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.

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.

Biden to visit 9/11 memorial sites to mark 20th anniversary of attacks

Biden will visit ground zero in New York City, the Pentagon and the memorial outside Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where United Flight 93 was forced down, the White House said Saturday.

Police may have fired shots that killed girl, 8, at Delaware County football game, DA says

The Delaware County District Attorney's Office on Thursday said there is a "high probability" that 8-year-old Fanta Bility was struck by a stray bullet from police officers who returned fire during a shooting at a high school football game last Friday in Sharon Hill. 

Over 500 Afghan refugees arrive at Philadelphia International Airport

Two planeloads of refugees who were rescued from an increasingly chaotic U.S.-led evacuation effort in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan landed at Philadelphia International Airport over the weekend.

Philadelphia announces new indoor, outdoor mask mandates: What you need to know

Philadelphia has announced a series of new coronavirus restrictions, including mask mandates in some indoor and outdoor settings. City officials will also soon be required to get vaccinated or double mask while at work.

Man leads cops to father’s head on dinner plate in freezer

A Pennsylvania man allegedly led police to his father’s severed head that he kept on a dinner plate in a freezer.

Human head found in Pennsylvania man's freezer, authorities say

A Lancaster, Pennsylvania man is facing charges after police say a human head was found in a freezer at his family's home, and a dismembered body was found in a bed.

Powerful EF-3 tornado rips through Bensalem Township, leaving widespread damage behind

Officials in Bensalem say at least six people were hurt when a tornado ripped through Bucks County on Thursday night leaving a wake of destruction that includes a decimated car dealership and several destroyed homes.