Parents outraged by ‘inappropriate’ first-grade assignment about running from a cop
Some parents of elementary school students in the Pittsburgh School District were outraged to discover that some first graders were given a reading comprehension assignment about two boys running from a cop.
Some parents of elementary school students in the Pittsburgh School District were outraged to discover that some first graders were given a reading comprehension assignment about two boys running from a cop.
Uber Pet to launch in Philadelphia for animal-friendly rides
Uber is throwing pet owners and pet lovers a bone with a new feature that will be available in Philadelphia starting on Oct. 16.
Uber is throwing pet owners and pet lovers a bone with a new feature that will be available in Philadelphia starting on Oct. 16.
Penn State coach addresses fan criticism of player's ‘disgusting’ dreadlocks
A Penn State alum is accused of sending a racist letter to a current Penn State football player regarding his dreadlocks.
A Penn State alum is accused of sending a racist letter to a current Penn State football player regarding his dreadlocks.
Police: 2 young siblings who died were found hanging
State police are investigating the deaths of an 8-year-old boy and his 4-year-old sister in Berks County.
State police are investigating the deaths of an 8-year-old boy and his 4-year-old sister in Berks County.
Bride reportedly walks in on groom sexually assaulting drunk bridesmaid days before wedding
A Pennsylvania man was reportedly charged last week with sexually assaulting one of his bride-to-be's bridesmaids just two days before the scheduled wedding.
A Pennsylvania man was reportedly charged last week with sexually assaulting one of his bride-to-be's bridesmaids just two days before the scheduled wedding.
3 newborns die, 5 others sickened amid outbreak of waterborne bacterial infection in hospital
A Pennsylvania hospital says it is transferring some infants following a bacterial infection in its neonatal intensive care unit that affected eight newborns, three of whom have died.
A Pennsylvania hospital says it is transferring some infants following a bacterial infection in its neonatal intensive care unit that affected eight newborns, three of whom have died.
Senior dog 'Pringles' dies after being found inside North Philly trash can with severe head trauma
A senior dog, who was found inside a North Philadelphia trash can suffering from severe head trauma, has died, shelter officials announced Monday.
A senior dog, who was found inside a North Philadelphia trash can suffering from severe head trauma, has died, shelter officials announced Monday.
'Ghostbusters' Halloween decorations at Pennsylvania restaurant earn praise: 'Whole town is talking about it'
This Pennsylvania restaurant is receiving lots of praise for their elaborate Halloween decorations.
This Pennsylvania restaurant is receiving lots of praise for their elaborate Halloween decorations.
‘Extremely grateful’: Late Pa. teacher wrote own obituary during cancer battle
Ashley Kuzma beat laryngeal cancer three times before she passed away on Sept. 22.
Ashley Kuzma beat laryngeal cancer three times before she passed away on Sept. 22.
'He never gave up': After 1,076 days at animal shelter, Bentley finds forever home
After spending nearly three years at the Pennsylvania SPCA, a 7-year-old rescue dog has finally found his forever home.
After spending nearly three years at the Pennsylvania SPCA, a 7-year-old rescue dog has finally found his forever home.
Search for missing 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez continues
The search for missing 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez entered its eighth day Monday.
The search for missing 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez entered its eighth day Monday.
Video captures gun battle in broad daylight near Chester High School
Surveillance video captured a wild shootout between two men near Chester High School in broad daylight. Police are hoping the public can identify the gunmen.
Surveillance video captured a wild shootout between two men near Chester High School in broad daylight. Police are hoping the public can identify the gunmen.
Police: 3 pit bulls thwart North Philadelphia home invasion, bite suspect
Philadelphia police say a man’s three pit bulls helped stop a home invasion in North Philadelphia Thursday.
Philadelphia police say a man’s three pit bulls helped stop a home invasion in North Philadelphia Thursday.
Pirates' pitcher Felipe Vázquez arrested on porn, solicitation of child charges
Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star closer Felipe Vázquez was arrested Tuesday on felony charges of pornography and soliciting a child and was placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball.
Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star closer Felipe Vázquez was arrested Tuesday on felony charges of pornography and soliciting a child and was placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball.
Police herd 900 chicks to safety after they were dumped on highway
State and local law enforcement in Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, teamed up to rescue 900 peeps from a state highway early Wednesday morning.
State and local law enforcement in Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, teamed up to rescue 900 peeps from a state highway early Wednesday morning.
Police: Infant was beaten to death by mother inside Tioga boarding home
A mother has been charged with murder after police say she beat her own five-month-old son to death in Philadelphia’s Tioga neighborhood.
A mother has been charged with murder after police say she beat her own five-month-old son to death in Philadelphia’s Tioga neighborhood.
Video shows group of Philly dads comforting nervous student on first day of school
A new mural outside of Allen M. Stearne school displays a beautiful array of colors, including the quote, "Enter as a caterpillar, emerge as a brilliant butterfly." However, one young student needed a little extra motivation on his first day of school.
A new mural outside of Allen M. Stearne school displays a beautiful array of colors, including the quote, "Enter as a caterpillar, emerge as a brilliant butterfly." However, one young student needed a little extra motivation on his first day of school.
Pennsylvania woman charged with kidnapping toddler alleges father sold her for $10K
Authorities say a woman charged with kidnapping a toddler in western Pennsylvania is alleging that she delivered the child to a woman after she was "sold."
Authorities say a woman charged with kidnapping a toddler in western Pennsylvania is alleging that she delivered the child to a woman after she was "sold."
West Philadelphia historic church classified 'imminently dangerous' after fire
Firefighters have brought under control a fire that engulfed a historic West Philadelphia church, causing portions of the building to collapse and sending one person to a hospital.
Firefighters have brought under control a fire that engulfed a historic West Philadelphia church, causing portions of the building to collapse and sending one person to a hospital.
Meek Mill pleads guilty to misdemeanor; all other charges dropped
Rapper Meek Mill pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge Tuesday in a deal that resolves a 2007 arrest that has kept him on probation or in prison for most of his adult life.
Rapper Meek Mill pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge Tuesday in a deal that resolves a 2007 arrest that has kept him on probation or in prison for most of his adult life.