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January 21, 2021

Philadelphia police ID second person of interest after Temple grad slain while walking dog

Philadelphia prosecutors admitted Wednesday that "balls were dropped" after it came to light that the first suspect accused of killing Temple University graduate Milan Loncar while he out walking his dog had been freed from jail just two weeks before the fatal attack.

January 20, 2021

Philadelphia girl, 9, dies after being shot

A 9-year-old Philadelphia girl died Wednesday after she was shot in the head while inside a home, authorities said. 

January 18, 2021

Biden marks MLK Day by volunteering for hunger-relief group

With an eye toward reuniting the country after the turbulent presidency of Donald Trump, President-elect Joe Biden marked the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday by volunteering.

January 18, 2021

Philadelphia suspect freed on dramatically reduced bail 2 weeks before Temple U grad slayed walking dog

One of two suspects arrested in Philadelphia in connection to the death of a 25-year-old Temple University graduate shot while walking his dog had been freed just two weeks earlier on bail dramatically reduced in part because of coronavirus pandemic-related court closures. 

January 17, 2021

Philadelphia police arrest 2 in killing of Temple U grad, 25, who was walking his dog

Philadelphia police say they have arrested two suspects in connection with Wednesday night's shooting death of a 25-year-old Temple University graduate who was walking his dog near his home.

January 15, 2021

Charges dismissed against Philadelphia police inspector accused of striking protester last summer

Charges against a Philadelphia police officer captured on video striking a student protester last summer were dismissed by a judge Friday. 

January 5, 2021

Antifa rioters in Philadelphia allegedly vandalized federal buildings, 7 arrested: Police

At least seven people have been charged in connection with the alleged pro-Antifa vandalism of federal buildings in Philadelphia on New Year’s Eve, police said.

January 2, 2021

Defiant Mummers strut through South Philly despite parade cancellation

Many advocates pointed to the celebrations as a celebration of neighborhood and family as much as a holiday for New Year's.

December 30, 2020

Philadelphia nearing homicide record as 2020 comes to a close, report says

The year of 2020 is on pace to finish as one of deadliest ever for Philadelphia as the city reportedly is nearing its record for most homicides in a calendar year. 

December 30, 2020

Crime Wave 2020: These cities smashed homicide records amid nationwide crime spike

Murder rates skyrocketed – and in some cases, even smashed records – in major U.S. cities as the nation grapples with a surge in violent crime in 2020.