Lyft driver shoots two suspects attempting to carjack vehicle in Philadelphia, police say
Two suspects in an armed carjacking were shot on Monday afternoon when they encountered a Lyft driver who was legally armed with a weapon of his own, Philadelphia police say. One of the suspects is in critical condition.
Pennsylvania parents charged after son, 13, fatally shoots 5-year-old brother
Sara Gerwig and Thomas Wolfe are each charged with endangering the welfare of a child following the death of Connor Wolfe in Penn Hills on Nov. 22.
Bill Cosby prosecutors take case to US Supreme Court
Prosecutors asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the ruling that overturned Bill Cosby’s conviction, arguing that a decision announced in a press release does not give a defendant lifetime immunity.
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.
Hacker who sold data of 65K medical employees on dark web gets 7 years
Justin Johnson was sentenced to seven years for hacking a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center employee database and selling personal information online.
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.
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.
Hurricane Ida remnants spawn flooding, tornadoes in Northeast
Soaking rains from the remnants of Hurricane Ida prompted the evacuations of thousands of people after water reached dangerous levels at a Pennsylvania town nicknamed Flood City.
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.
Pennsylvania deli uses sign to warn drivers of police hiding behind it
What started as a half-joking ploy to get drivers to slow down caught the attention of the local police department.
Bill Cosby freed from prison after sex assault conviction overturned by court
Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.
Justices rule for cursing cheerleader over Snapchat post
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post.
Man posed as Trump family members to steal thousands from supporters, feds say
Joshua Hall, 22, is accused of posing as Trump family members to dupe people into donating money to a phony political organization, authorities said.
Former Newseum’s iconic ‘First-Amendment Tablet’ heading to Philadelphia
The massive "First-Amendment Tablet" that once adorned D.C.'s Newseum's facade has a new home in the City of Brotherly Love.
Philly to dim lights to make it safer for birds in flight
The lights of Philadelphia might not shine as bright in the coming weeks as a coalition in the City of Brotherly Love tries to prevent millions of migrating birds that pass through twice a year from slamming into skyscrapers and crashing to the sidewalk.
North Texas man gets surprise after keeping things positive while enduring the winter storm
A North Texas family that was among thousands experiencing power and water problems during the winter storm got help from 1,500 miles away.
UPS driver moved to tears after residents on his route throw ‘thank you’ party and give him $1,000
A Pennsylvania UPS driver was moved to tears after being surprised by his regular clients with a “thank you” party and $1,000.
Pennsylvania teen found stabbed to death had cerebral palsy; sister, 14, remains in custody on murder charge
A Pennsylvania teen found stabbed to death in her home early Monday had cerebral palsy, officials told Fox News, as her 14-year-old sister remained jailed on a murder charge in the tragedy that has shaken the local community.