Crime

Delco middle school teacher John Richards, a resident of Newtown Square, is accused of having disturbing contact with a girl in his eight grade class.
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Delco Middle School Teacher John Richards Accused of Disturbing Contact With Student

Newtown Square resident John Richards, a 57 year-old teacher at the Blockson Middle School in Norristown, was arrested on Tuesday after Richards allegedly had some […]

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Severe Assault Inside South Philadelphia Planet Fitness Locker Room

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Left: David Bolwell (provided) | Right: David Bolwell in a Philadelphia Police Department photo
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Philly Man Accused of Scary Teen Sextortion Scheme

If you’re a parent, this is one of those stories that you really don’t want to hear, but kind of need to hear. A federal […]

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Free SEPTA Rides for Super Bowl Parade, Courtesy of Kevin Hart’s Tequila

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Billboard-Famous Main Line Lawyer May Get Probation in Center City Shooting Case

Deserved or not, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has developed a reputation for being soft on crime. Who can forget the guy whom Krasner softball’d […]

Temple University student Aidan Steigelmann, who is accused of impersonating an ICE agent in Philadelphia, and another suspect sought in the case
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We May Have New Candidates for Philly’s Biggest Losers of 2025

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Thank Goodness More Speed Cameras Are Coming to Philadelphia

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South Philly Man Accused of Selling Fake Jason Kelce Memorabilia

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Fox 29's Steve Keeley reporting on crime in Philadelphia, where homicides and shootings are actually down
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The Good News About Philadelphia That Steve Keeley Won’t Tell You

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Massage Therapist Eric Elliott Gets Probation in South Philly Sexual Assault Case

Way back in 2016, a Rittenhouse Square woman accused Philadelphia massage therapist Eric Elliott of sexually assaulting her during a massage inside her home. A […]

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Delco Man Charged in “Chilling” Waldron Mercy Academy Threats

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Surveillance images released by the Philadelphia Police Department of suspects from the SS United States burglary
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SS United States Burglary Suspects Make for Excellent Video

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Here’s How to Get a Free Tree in Philadelphia This Month

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University of Pennsylvania professor Dorothy Roberts, who just won a $800,000 MacArthur "genius" grant
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Penn Prof Wins $800,000 MacArthur “Genius” Award

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The scene on South Street in Philadelphia after a mass shooting in 2022, back when the Philadelphia homicide rate was soaring
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Philadelphia Homicides on Pace for Historic Low. No, Really!

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