Philadelphia police corporal fatally shot serving warrant in Frankford; suspects in custody
Corporal James O'Connor, 46, was a member of the SWAT team of the Philadelphia Police Department. He was fatally shot while police and SWAT members were attempting to serve a warrant in Frankford.
Corporal James O'Connor, 46, was a member of the SWAT team of the Philadelphia Police Department. He was fatally shot while police and SWAT members were attempting to serve a warrant in Frankford.
Gov. Wolf closes all Pennsylvania schools for 2 weeks amid continued COVID-19 outbreak concerns
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has officially announced the closure of all Pennsylvania schools for two weeks Friday afternoon.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has officially announced the closure of all Pennsylvania schools for two weeks Friday afternoon.
NHL suspends season amid coronavirus outbreak
The NHL will join the NBA in canceling its season amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
The NHL will join the NBA in canceling its season amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
US prisons, jails on alert for spread of coronavirus
There have been no reports of COVID-19 inside U.S. jails or prisons. But more people are incarcerated per capita here than in any other country in the world.
There have been no reports of COVID-19 inside U.S. jails or prisons. But more people are incarcerated per capita here than in any other country in the world.
Officials: Man steals ambulance, leads Philadelphia police on wild chase
Authorities have taken a suspect into custody who they say stole an ambulance and lead police on a wild chase across Philadelphia Friday night.
Authorities have taken a suspect into custody who they say stole an ambulance and lead police on a wild chase across Philadelphia Friday night.
Pennsylvania brewery puts adoptable dogs on cans to help animal shelters
The Colony Meadery, located in Allentown, is working with Providence Animal Center and the Brandywine Valley SPCA to help adoptable animals find their forever homes.
The Colony Meadery, located in Allentown, is working with Providence Animal Center and the Brandywine Valley SPCA to help adoptable animals find their forever homes.
Philadelphia tattoo studio offers free services to cover self-harm scars
Under "Project Tsukurou," Fishtown's Crown and Feather Tattoo Co. offers free services for self-harm victims who want to turn their scars into art.
Under "Project Tsukurou," Fishtown's Crown and Feather Tattoo Co. offers free services for self-harm victims who want to turn their scars into art.
Firefighters rescue husky from roof in Pennsylvania
Firefighters were shocked to find a Siberian husky stuck on a roof in York, Pennsylvania.
Firefighters were shocked to find a Siberian husky stuck on a roof in York, Pennsylvania.
Berks County Girl Scout still selling cookies after nearly 90 years
Berks County Girl Scout Veronica "Ronnie" Backenstoe is still selling cookies after nearly nine decades.
Berks County Girl Scout Veronica "Ronnie" Backenstoe is still selling cookies after nearly nine decades.
Police: Pittsburgh man said he slept with gun, woke to find 3-year-old girl dead
Authorities say a Pittsburgh man charged in the death of a 3-year-old girl told investigators that that he was sleeping next to the child with a loaded shotgun under his pillow and awoke to a loud bang and found her dead with a neck wound.
Authorities say a Pittsburgh man charged in the death of a 3-year-old girl told investigators that that he was sleeping next to the child with a loaded shotgun under his pillow and awoke to a loud bang and found her dead with a neck wound.
Officials: Gun discharge at Lancaster County church security office injures 2
An accidental discharge of a gun at a Pennsylvania church on Sunday morning injured two people, church officials said.
An accidental discharge of a gun at a Pennsylvania church on Sunday morning injured two people, church officials said.
Man charged with hanging cat, sending photos to children
Antonio Martin, 41, has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and endangering the welfare of a child after police say he hanged his children’s cat and sent them photos of the dead pet.
Antonio Martin, 41, has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and endangering the welfare of a child after police say he hanged his children’s cat and sent them photos of the dead pet.
DA: Man fatally beat girlfriend over text from ex, recorded video of unresponsive victim
Nicholas Forman, 23, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Sabrina Harooni, 23, of Gilbertsville.
Nicholas Forman, 23, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Sabrina Harooni, 23, of Gilbertsville.
Trump surprises Philadelphia 4th grader with 'opportunity scholarship' at State of the Union
President Trump surprised a fourth-grade student from Philadelphia with an "opportunity scholarship" during his third State of the Union address Tuesday night.
President Trump surprised a fourth-grade student from Philadelphia with an "opportunity scholarship" during his third State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Gritty cleared following police investigation into alleged physical assault
Philadelphia police detectives say they have completed their investigation into the Nov. 19 incident and determined that the actions of the person portraying Gritty “did not constitute physical assault as alleged.”
Philadelphia police detectives say they have completed their investigation into the Nov. 19 incident and determined that the actions of the person portraying Gritty “did not constitute physical assault as alleged.”
PETA calls for Punxsutawney Phil to retire, be replaced with AI robot for Groundhog Day
PETA suggested that the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club use an animatronic version with artificial intelligence could predict the weather.
PETA suggested that the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club use an animatronic version with artificial intelligence could predict the weather.
College basketball player drops 81 points in a game to honor Kobe Bryant
Yazid Powell, a freshman guard or the Community College of Beaver County, scored 81 points Monday night.
Yazid Powell, a freshman guard or the Community College of Beaver County, scored 81 points Monday night.
Philadelphia police investigating claim Gritty physically assaulted teen
Police say they are investigating an accusation that the Philadelphia Flyers mascot 'Gritty' physically assaulted a teenage boy.
Police say they are investigating an accusation that the Philadelphia Flyers mascot 'Gritty' physically assaulted a teenage boy.
'Greatest part of being Aquaman': Jason Momoa visits children's hospital in Pennsylvania
Jason Momoa, the “Aquaman” and “Game of Thrones” star, is currently filming a new Netflix film in the western Pennsylvania city.
Jason Momoa, the “Aquaman” and “Game of Thrones” star, is currently filming a new Netflix film in the western Pennsylvania city.
14-year-old boy beaten, robbed in broad daylight in Feltonville
Police are searching for a group of suspects who they say beat and robbed a 14-year-old boy in broad daylight in North Philadelphia.
Police are searching for a group of suspects who they say beat and robbed a 14-year-old boy in broad daylight in North Philadelphia.