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Police can’t chase vehicles at illegal car meet-ups, but they can tow them
Car meet-ups tend to ramp up over the warmer months in Philadelphia, creating nuisances for residents and law enforcement. Philadelphia police are not allowed to chase after these vehicles, so they’re using a different tactic: They’re towing them.
9-year-old boy found unresponsive in Tacony Creek identified: 'She didn't know that's where he was'
PHILADELPHIA - More details have emerged after a nine-year-old boy was pulled unresponsive from Philadelphia’s Tacony Creek Sunday and later died in the hospital. A medical examiner identified the child as Ernest Harmon-Tague. The Philadelphia School District confirmed he was a student within the district. FOX 29’s Joann Pileggi...
Report: Demo costs, staff shortages, court delays let dangerous buildings languish
A newly published report from City Controller, Christy Brady, has found that more than 100 properties throughout Philadelphia -- that have been considered "imminently dangerous" -- have languished for years as costs to have these buildings demolished have proved prohibitive, court actions have delayed demolitions and the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections just doesn't have the manpower needed to keep up with demand.
Swimming dangers: Drowning is the leading cause of death among young children, annual report says
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission unveiled its annual report and found that drownings continue to be the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4.
Philly awards $3.1 million in overdose prevention funds to 43 nonprofit groups
More than 40 nonprofit groups throughout the city will receive funding through a $3.1 million grant that was made possible through recent national opioid settlements. On Wednesday, city officials announced that 43 nonprofit groups throughout the city would receive a share of a $3.1 million in grants through the Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund.
4-Year-Old Critical After Northeast Philadelphia Crash: Authorities
The wreck happened near Frankford and Solly avenues just before 5 p.m., PPD said. A 67-year-old man in a red Hyundai lost control of his car and struck a white Volkswagen on the driver's side at the intersection, authorities said. The Volkswagen spun out and hit an overpass pillar on its passenger side.
Teen shot near Philadelphia home
A teenager was shot overnight not far from his Philadelphia home and police continued to search for the gunman. Léelo en español aquí. Police officers rushed to the area of North 8th and Luzerne streets before 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, to find a crime scene, but no shooting victim, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
Montgomery County man pleads guilty in wife’s death
A man was sentenced to life in prison, after admitting to killing his wife in Montgomery County. On Monday, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office said Kenneth Shea pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. Elizabeth Shea was killed in her home, in Springfield Township, on April 10th “The Philadelphia Inquirer” reported that Shea apologized to his […]
EBT card-skimming scam leaves victims in Pennsylvania, New York and elsewhere in limbo
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Since the start of this year, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services noted more than 2,400 stolen SNAP benefit requests have been filed across the state. A spokesperson said it is unclear how many are from a recent card skimming scam targeting these benefits.Over the last several days, CBS News Philadelphia has heard from dozens of people living in and outside the Delaware Valley.Takiyah Holmes was at a loss for words on Tuesday. Last week, she said her SNAP benefits were stolen and used at stores in New York City. All that is left, she said, is $0.25...
Meat and cheese left behind on greased pole weeks after South Philly's Italian Market Festival
PHILADELPHIA - You know the saying "It's a Philly Thing?" This is exactly what they are talking about!. South Philadelphia's Italian Market Festival wrapped up almost four weeks ago, but the meat and cheese from the greased pole tradition remain hanging at the top. Every year, people attempt the climb...
These mysterious blue Delaware I-95 signs have been blank for nearly a year. Here's why
For nearly a year, visitors driving into Wilmington from one of its four exits on I-95 have been met with an over-sized curiosity before even reaching a city street. It comes in the form of four mysterious (and totally blank) attractions signs both along the interstate and on exit ramps ― massive deep...
Police search for car in deadly hit and run in Frankford
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Police are looking for a car that was part of a deadly hit and run in Frankford. Police reported that a 2016-2020 silver or white Mitsubishi Outlander was traveling eastbound in the intersection between Kensington and Torresdale Avenue when it crashed into a 44-year-old man. The victim died shortly after the […]
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