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Person shot in East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, police say
EAST LANSDOWNE, Pa. (CBS) -- A person was shot in East Lansdowne, Delaware County, on Monday night, police said. The shooting happened on the 100 block of Wildwood Avenue just before 10 p.m.The suspect in the shooting is at large, police said. The shooting victim's condition isn't known at this time. It's unclear what led to the shooting.
Craig LaBan’s Delco Hoagie Tour Highlights Some Favorite Shops
Food critic Craig LaBan from The Philadelphia Inquirer recently completed a restaurant tour of Delaware County and gave the scene high marks. But no trip to Delaware County is complete without a hoagie circuit. Part of his tour included trips to several hoagie shops in the county. That includes the...
Gunpoint Robbery At Philadelphia Gas Station Under Police Investigation
The suspects stuck up the Liberty Gas Station at 5200 Woodland Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, authorities said. Suspect one was wearing a green tracksuit with black boots and a green hat and was armed with a black and silver handgun, police said. Suspect two was wearing a black hoodie, black track pants with a red stripe, and a multi-colored mask, they added.
Experts Figure Out Why There Was a Strange Odor in Delaware County Last Week
Calls of a mysterious odor wafting through Delaware County began coming into the Delaware County Office of Emergency Management Monday morning. Most described it as a burning smell, or a bug spray. Though the specific source of the odor hasn’t been clarified, there is a reason now why the odor...
Philadelphia weather: Philly, Trenton tied record-high temperatures on Monday
PHILADELPHIA - Sweltering spring temperatures on Monday tied record-highs in Philadelphia and beyond, as forecasters anticipate more sultry weather this week. FOX 29's Sue Serio says temperatures on Monday climbed to a record-tying 90 degrees in Philly, which was first set in 1888 and last match in 1974. Temperatures also...
Top 10 best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to US News
PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia school has topped the list of ten best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a report from US News. The outlet reviewed nearly 25,000 U.S. public high schools and 656 Pennsylvania schools made its rankings. The top schools' overall scores are based on the following six...
Kensington residents meet with Philly police leaders to address ongoing drug, crime problem
PHILADELPHIA - Residents living in Kensington, one of Philadelphia’s most troubled neighborhoods, sound off face to face with police and city leaders about the drugs and crime they say they witness every day. Philadelphia Police Department leadership attended the meeting to tell the community about a plan they have...
Woman Charged in Shooting of 15-Year-Old Girl Following Argument in Southwest Philadelphia
A dispute on a Southwest Philadelphia street has tragically escalated, resulting in a 15-year-old girl being shot in the head. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Sharnay Lewis, is now facing charges, with police attributing the violent incident to an argument gone terribly awry. The confrontation occurred around 6:15 PM on...
Philadelphia Housing Authority Unveils First Phase of Southwest Philadelphia’s Bartram Village Redevelopment
The Philadelphia Housing Authority recently unveiled its plans for the initial phase of the sweeping redevelopment of Bartram Village in Southwest Philadelphia, which will include 64 units of mixed-income rental housing. The Philadelphia Housing Authority recently unveiled its plans for the initial phase of the sweeping redevelopment of Bartram Village...
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