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16-year-old Jamil Wyatt Killed Execution Style by 3 Gunmen in Philadelphia
Philly police reveal new details on teen Jamil Wyatt who was chased and killed by 3 gunmen. Investigators said three masked gunmen chased, shot and killed 16-year-old Jamil Wyatt in Northeast Philadelphia. Officials revealed the latest details on the investigation during a Wednesday afternoon press conference. Philadelphia police are on...
Philadelphia Police are investigating a body found in the Delaware River
Police are investigating a body that was found in the Delaware River. Police report this happened in Torresdale, near the Lunden Avenue boat ramp. Officers responded around 3:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, and said they recovered the body of a man in his 40’s. They suspect foul play. “The way we found the body and what […]
Wall Street Journal: During His Time in Office, Gov. Shapiro Earns Reputation of Being Competent, Pragmatic, and Sure-Footed
Since he took over as the Governor of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro has earned a reputation for being competent, pragmatic, and sure-footed in a crisis. Since he took over as the Governor of Pennsylvania, Upper Dublin’s Josh Shapiro has earned a reputation for being competent, pragmatic, and sure-footed in a crisis, writes Salena Zito for The Wall Street Journal.
Students testify at state capitol against anti-semitism on PA college campuses
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Lawmakers and students from colleges across the commonwealth met at the capitol yesterday to discuss anti-semitism on college campuses. Statistics from the Anti-Defamation League show that antisemitic incidents on college students have risen 500% in the past two years. Students claim that the effects of hate...
Free CPR, Narcan training classes available for Delco employees and residents
About a dozen Delaware County employees received CPR and other lifesaving training on Thursday through a new program funded by recent opioid settlements. Residents can register to receive the same training for free.
K9 tries to track down motorcyclist after Franklin County high-speed chase, crash
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A motorcyclist led State Police on a high-speed chase in Franklin County on a stolen bike, which resulted in them crashing the bike and getting away, according to the charges filed. Online court records show Allen Keesey, 43, of Chester County, faces charges that include felony counts of receiving stolen […]
Philly bicyclists find lack of rider, pedestrian protection 'exceptionally frustrating'
Hundreds of people went on a protest ride through Center City Friday demanding the mayor and other city officials do more to protect bike riders and pedestrians in the city. It comes a little more than a week after a CHOP doctor was fatally struck.
Woman killed, person in custody following shooting in Kensington, police say
A person is in custody after Philadelphia police said they fatally shot a woman in Kensington early Friday morning. According to police, the shooting happened on the 3800 block of Kensington Ave around 5:54 a.m. The woman - identified as "Jane Doe" and approximately 30 years old - was shot...
Williamstown, NJ, man charged with attempted murder
A 20-year-old man from Williamstown has been arrested in connection to a shooting in Camden County earlier this month. The Clementon Police Department says on Friday, July 19th, their officers were called to the area of Princeton Road and Elm Avenue for a report of shots fired. At the scene,...
Hundreds of bicyclists gather, ride through the city to demand safer bike lanes in Philadelphia
Bicycle riders in the city of Philadelphia rode through the streets on Friday evening to protest after the two recent deaths of a bicyclist and a pedestrian, according to organizers of the event. Hundreds of people on bicycles met at the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum around 6 p.m....
Renderings of new SEPTA train cars for Market-Frankford Line revealed
This story originally appeared on 6abc. SEPTA has taken the first step toward replacing its aging Market-Frankford line cars. The transit agency awarded a $724 million contract to a company to build a brand new fleet. The company, Hitachi Rail STS USA, will deliver the first 200 cars starting in...
Gov. Josh Shapiro, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker emphasize support for VP Harris at union event
PHILADELPHIA - Dozens of men and women from the building trades came out to wholeheartedly support Kamala Harris for president Friday morning - but it quickly turned into a plea for Harris to pick Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to be her running mate. At the rally, chants of "Harris, Harris,...
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