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Philly DA announces unit targeting repeat gun possession offenders
Days after a shooting at an Eid al-fitr celebration near the Philadelphia Masjid, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced a new prosecution unit targeting people who repeatedly break gun possession laws in the city. The Prolific Gun Offenders unit, Krasner said at a Monday morning news conference, will focus on...
Possible employee wanted for March shooting at bar in North Philadelphia: police
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police have released the photo of a man they say carried out a critical shooting in North Philadelphia last month. A man was found shot multiple times at Barber's Hall Bar and Restaurant on Oxford Street the night of March 5. He was transported to a local...
Video shows stolen car flipped onto its roof after crash in Philadelphia; 6 kids arrested
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Philadelphia Police took six minors into custody Wednesday after they say the group stole two cars overnight and flipped one of the vehicles after taking it for a joyride.Police said some of the kids involved in the thefts were as young as 12 years old. According to police, two Hyundais were stolen about a block away from Medford and Belgreen roads in the city's Parkwood neighborhood, where one of the cars — with at least two juveniles inside — crashed and flipped onto its roof in the middle of the street.Police said one of the...
Philly Sees Decrease in Poverty and Violent Crime, But Challenges Remain, According to Pew Report
While Philadelphia has seen a drop in its poverty and violent crime rates, the opioid crisis and property crime rates are rising. Pew Charitable Trusts has released its 2024 State of the City report outlining Philadelphia’s challenges and progress. While Philadelphia has seen tangible improvements in its poverty rate...
Students, parents pack school board meeting, demand answers after violent attack of student
NORTH WALES, Pa. - Emotional students and parents packed the North Penn School Board meeting Thursday night after a student was violently attacked at Pennbrook Middle School and sent to the hospital. Students and parents addressed the school board to share how the traumatic event impacted them and to ask...
Philadelphia Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Vedge Restaurant Burglary
Philly's own Vedge Restaurant fell victim to burglary earlier this month, with detectives now turning to the community for clues on the suspect. In the dead of night on April 5, a thief broke into the acclaimed vegan eatery, snatching an iPad from its premises. The Central Detective Division is on the lookout and has released surveillance stills of the suspect, as reported by the Philadelphia Police Department.
Several Philly animal shelters will cap adoption fees at $50 to start May
In early May, animal rescues will make the case that, no, you can absolutely adopt another pet, by offering reduced fees of $50 or less. The discount is part of the Bissell Pet Foundation's latest Empty the Shelters promotion. The nonprofit regularly partners with animal rescue organizations to cap their adoption fees at $50 (plus the cost of a local dog license) to send more pups and cats to new homes. Its latest event runs May 1-15, and it's coming to five local shelters.
Philadelphia Man Convicted for Violent Home Invasions Targeting Business Owners
A Philadelphia man has been convicted for his role in a series of violent home invasions, targeting local business owners and their families, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Eastern Pennsylvania announced. Shaquan Brown, 29, faces a stiff prison term following a federal jury's verdict on charges that included robbery, conspiracy, and firearms offenses.
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