Prosecutors Don't Expect to Charge Those Who Didn't Intervene in Train Rape
"Pennsylvania law does not allow for the prosecution of a passenger who may have witnessed a crime," Delaware County's district attorney said in a statement.
Bystanders Who Possibly Recorded Woman's Rape on Train Could Face Charges
"What we want is everyone to be angry and disgusted and to be resolute about making the system safer," said SEPTA Police Chief Thomas J. Nestel III.
Man Charged With Raping a Woman on Board a Pennsylvania Train Now Detained
A police officer reportedly found the suspect on the train partially dressed with the victim nearby.
Philadelphia Won't Remove Box Encasing Columbus Statue Despite Court Order
The plywood box surrounding the Columbus statue in Philadelphia was placed to protect the statue from potential vandalism.
Court Handed Back Seized Guns To Hospital Shooting Suspect Before Attack
Stacey Hayes, 55, is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Anrae James at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.
Gunman Fatally Shoots Colleague in Philadelphia Hospital
The 55-year-old suspect was hospitalized after a gun battle with police officers shortly after the shooting at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Over $6.5M in Fake Dollars Seized From Russian Plane in Philadelphia
The counterfeit U.S. currency arrived in five parcels from Russia and was supposed to arrive at an address near Chicago.
Chris Cuomo Says Man Caught Alligator Because He Had Italian Last Name
Eugene Bozzi, an army veteran from north Philadelphia, moved a trash can to capture the six foot animal outside his home in Orange County.
Chipotle Customer Pulls Gun After Being Told to Order Online
The woman became aggressive when workers at a store in northeast Philadelphia said they would need to close because of staff shortages.
Man Beaten to Death Outside of Iconic Philadelphia Cheesesteak Shop
A group of four assaulted the man by punching, kicking, and striking him with the metal lid of a trash can, police said.
Boyfriend Guns Down Girlfriend's Parents, Killing Father: Police
The unidentified suspect fled the North Philadelphia home after allegedly shooting the 49-year-old man multiple times.
NYC Mayor de Blasio Declares State of Emergency as Ida Remnants Batter City
"We're enduring an historic weather event tonight with record breaking rain across the city, brutal flooding and dangerous conditions," de Blasio stated.
Tornadoes Destroy Buildings in Philadelphia as Hurricane Ida Heads North
Remnants of the hurricane caused flash flooding and at least 16 tornado warnings throughout the Philadelphia region on Wednesday night.
Man Slammed for Throwing Water Over Edge of High-Rise Infinity Pool
The video of the man throwing water over the edge of the infinity pool has been watched more than 44 million times on TikTok.
Philly Christopher Columbus Statue Stays Up After Judge Rules Against City
"It is baffling to this court as to how the City of Philadelphia wants to remove the Statue without any legal basis," wrote Common Pleas Court Judge Paula Patrick.
Pizzeria Offers Jobs, Second Chance to Those Formerly Incarcerated
"They're some of the best employees I've worked with. They're the opposite of what people expect of them," said Down North Pizza owner Muhammad Abdul-Hadi.
Frontier Passenger Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Flight Attendant
There has been a significant increase in unruly passenger investigations this year, according to the FAA. More than 600 investigations have been opened so far.
Pregnant Woman Among 4 Stabbed In Huge Brawl in Philadelphia
One of the victims was stabbed in the neck and taken to hospital in a critical condition, and no one has yet been arrested in connection with the attack.
Philadelphia Health Officials Call for Masks in Public Amid Delta Variant
Health officials are concerned that more kids are being hospitalized with the Delta variant and are asking people to wear masks in hopes of protecting them.
Security Video Captures Arsonist Setting American Flag on Fire Outside Home
Police identified the suspected arsonist as a male, last seen wearing a gray shirt and black pants. The victims' son is urging the suspect to come forward.
High School Football Player Unexpectedly Dies During Off-Season Workout
The student experienced a medical emergency during an off-season workout, according to a letter distributed to his school community.
Woman Admits Writing Letter Threatening To Shoot Cambodians in Philly
The letter claims the author was a former military member who had access to weapons and would use them if the fireworks did not stop.
Masked White Supremacists March in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
"They started engaging with citizens of Philadelphia, who were none too happy about what they were saying."
Declaration of Independence Copy Lost in Attic for 177 Years Sold for $4.4M
The rare document is one of the last six copies of the Declaration of Independence that remains in private hands.
Philadelphia Woman Gives Birth on Bus, Says Baby Has Been Nicknamed 'Bus'
The mother, Makira William, was shocked that she went into labor on public transport, which she said "happens in movies, or TV shows, not in real life."
Sanitation Workers Find Dismembered Body Along Pick-Up Route
Although police initially believed the remains could be human, the medical examiner later said the body was that of a dog.
'Mare of Easttown' Fans Flock to Real House, Police Issue Trespass Warnings
"You know, we get it, we get it's an attraction and HBO had a pretty big movie here now, but these people live here," said Sgt. Michael Montgomery with the Nether Providence Township Police Department.
Group That Removed Israeli Food Vendor from Festival Receives Backlash
The Israeli-owned food vendor that was uninvited from a Philadelphia food and culture festival after organizers of the event received threats of protest towards them, said it hopes to meet with representatives for the sake of "creating a safe space for everyone in the future."
Supreme Court Protects Faith-Based Adoption, For Now
Cities that want to forbid religious organizations from participating in public programs have a new obstacle to overcome.
Supreme Court's Fulton Decision: a Ringing Endorsement of Religious Freedom
The Supreme Court unanimously fulfilled the Constitution's promise of religious liberty today in favor of "exemplary" foster mothers and a religious agency that affirms their faith, Catholic Social Services.