Crime
Hate Incidents in Philly Have More Than Doubled Since 2016, Says ADL
The New York–based Anti-Defamation League on Thursday released its first-ever hate heat map. Formally known as the ADL H.E.A.T. Map — the acronym standing for […]
Deadly Stabbing Causes Partial Closure of Jefferson Station
A deadly stabbing at SEPTA’s Jefferson Station early Thursday morning has caused part of the station to close. SEPTA says one train track at Jefferson Station […]
Man Accused of Killing Penn Student Charged With Hate Crime
The 21-year-old California resident accused of killing and burying University of Pennsylvania student Blaze Bernstein in a California park in January has been charged with a hate […]
After Criticism, Krasner Launches Support Program for Families of Homicide Victims
District Attorney Larry Krasner‘s office has announced the creation of Philadelphia CARES, a new initiative geared toward supporting the families of homicide victims. Philadelphia CARES is […]
Suspect Wanted in West Philly Sexual Assaults Turns Himself In
This is a developing story and may be updated at any time. The man who was wanted in connection with a string of sexual assaults […]
Philly Police: No, There’s No Serial Killer On the Loose
Maybe you’ve seen the rumors. As of this morning, three bodies have been found in Philadelphia in two days. The first, which was partially decomposed, was […]
Second Body Found in Two Days, This Time Wrapped in Plastic in Spring Garden Home
Just one day after police discovered human remains in a suitcase in Southwest Philadelphia, officials say a body was found on Wednesday wrapped in plastic in […]
Suitcase With Skeletal Remains Found in Southwest Philadelphia
A passerby near Bartram’s Garden in Southwest Philadelphia found a suitcase full of skeletal remains on Tuesday afternoon. Police say the suitcase was discovered around […]
YouTube Removed Philly Police Video of Woman Kicking Child in Park
Last Friday, the Philadelphia Police Department released a shocking video of a woman kicking a child at a park in Northeast Philadelphia, and YouTube deleted […]
20-Year-Old College Student Charged in Murder of Sean Schellenger
Police have charged 20-year-old college student Michael White in the high-profile stabbing death of Philadelphia real estate developer Sean Schellenger. White, of Kingsessing, has been […]
Philly Developer Stabbed, Killed in Possible Road Rage Incident in Center City
This is a developing story and may be updated at any time. Sean Schellenger, a 37-year-old real estate developer and owner of Streamline Solutions, was stabbed […]
Man Fleeing Traffic Stop Dies After Jumping Into Wissahickon Creek
Police say a man is dead after he attempted to flee a traffic stop by jumping into the Wissahickon Creek on Wednesday evening. The incident […]
Villanova Campus Minister Charged in Child Porn Case
This is a developing story and may be updated at any time. Until Tuesday, Drexel Hill resident Timothy O’Connell was the well-regarded campus minister for […]
Police Make Arrest in Armed Sexual Assault at SEPTA City Hall Station
Philadelphia police have taken a person of interest into custody in relation to an armed sexual assault that occurred in SEPTA’s City Hall station on Tuesday […]
Northern Liberties Man Indicted by Feds in Huge Opioid Crisis Fraud Probe
It’s not Joseph Lubowitz’s first time in the news. The 29-year-old man, who went from drug user to CEO of Humble Beginnings Recovery Centers, has […]