Philadelphia fire: Lighter, Christmas tree started fire that killed 12 in Fairmount
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel said Tuesday that a Christmas tree ignited by a lighter sparked a deadly rowhome fire in Fairmount that killed 12, including nine children.
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel said Tuesday that a Christmas tree ignited by a lighter sparked a deadly rowhome fire in Fairmount that killed 12, including nine children.
Police find live deer in trunk during traffic stop in Pennsylvania
The driver, who was suspected of driving drunk, told police they had hit the deer and put the animal in the hatchback area, not realizing it was still alive.
The driver, who was suspected of driving drunk, told police they had hit the deer and put the animal in the hatchback area, not realizing it was still alive.
Child playing with lighter may have ignited Christmas tree to start Philadelphia rowhome fire, warrant says
Investigators are looking into the possibility that a 5-year-old child who was playing with a lighter set a Christmas tree on fire, sparking a conflagration that killed 12 people in a Philadelphia rowhome, according to a warrant.
Investigators are looking into the possibility that a 5-year-old child who was playing with a lighter set a Christmas tree on fire, sparking a conflagration that killed 12 people in a Philadelphia rowhome, according to a warrant.
Philadelphia fire: Smoke detectors weren't operational in Fairmount fire that killed 12
Four smoke detectors inside the rowhome that caught fire Wednesday morning in Fairmount were not operational, according to fire officials. The fire inside the Philadelphia Housing Authority property left 12 people dead, including eight children.
Four smoke detectors inside the rowhome that caught fire Wednesday morning in Fairmount were not operational, according to fire officials. The fire inside the Philadelphia Housing Authority property left 12 people dead, including eight children.
Philadelphia fire: 12 dead, including 8 children, after Fairmount row home fire
12 people have died, including seven children, following a fire inside of a Philadelphia Housing Authority row home in the city's Fairmount neighborhood on Wednesday morning.
12 people have died, including seven children, following a fire inside of a Philadelphia Housing Authority row home in the city's Fairmount neighborhood on Wednesday morning.
Lyft driver shoots two suspects attempting to carjack vehicle in Philadelphia, police say
Two suspects in an armed carjacking were shot on Monday afternoon when they encountered a Lyft driver who was legally armed with a weapon of his own, Philadelphia police say. One of the suspects is in critical condition.
Two suspects in an armed carjacking were shot on Monday afternoon when they encountered a Lyft driver who was legally armed with a weapon of his own, Philadelphia police say. One of the suspects is in critical condition.
Pennsylvania parents charged after son, 13, fatally shoots 5-year-old brother
Sara Gerwig and Thomas Wolfe are each charged with endangering the welfare of a child following the death of Connor Wolfe in Penn Hills on Nov. 22.
Sara Gerwig and Thomas Wolfe are each charged with endangering the welfare of a child following the death of Connor Wolfe in Penn Hills on Nov. 22.
Bill Cosby prosecutors take case to US Supreme Court
Prosecutors asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the ruling that overturned Bill Cosby’s conviction, arguing that a decision announced in a press release does not give a defendant lifetime immunity.
Prosecutors asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the ruling that overturned Bill Cosby’s conviction, arguing that a decision announced in a press release does not give a defendant lifetime immunity.
Bystanders held up phones as woman was raped on SEPTA train, police say
Authorities say other riders who witnessed an alleged sexual assault on a SEPTA train last week "should have intervened." Fiston Ngoy, 35, has been charged with rape, aggravated indecent assault and related counts in the incident.
Authorities say other riders who witnessed an alleged sexual assault on a SEPTA train last week "should have intervened." Fiston Ngoy, 35, has been charged with rape, aggravated indecent assault and related counts in the incident.
Hacker who sold data of 65K medical employees on dark web gets 7 years
Justin Johnson was sentenced to seven years for hacking a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center employee database and selling personal information online.
Justin Johnson was sentenced to seven years for hacking a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center employee database and selling personal information online.
Jefferson Hospital Shooting: Nurse assistant killed, 2 officers injured by suspect
Police say a gunman shot and killed a coworker inside Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and later shot two police officers in West Philadelphia. The suspect is in critical condition after he was shot by police.
Police say a gunman shot and killed a coworker inside Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and later shot two police officers in West Philadelphia. The suspect is in critical condition after he was shot by police.
'Near certainty' gunfire from police killed 8-year-old girl following Delaware County football game, DA says
Initial ballistics analysis has concluded with near certainty that four of the five gunshot victims, including 8-year-old Fanta Bility, were struck by shots fired by police.
Initial ballistics analysis has concluded with near certainty that four of the five gunshot victims, including 8-year-old Fanta Bility, were struck by shots fired by police.
Homeless man faces 7 years in jail for allegedly underpaying for Mountain Dew by 43 cents
A Pennsylvania man was jailed and charged with a felony after allegedly underpaying for a bottle of Mountain Dew soda by 43 cents, a penalty due largely in part to the state’s three-strikes law.
A Pennsylvania man was jailed and charged with a felony after allegedly underpaying for a bottle of Mountain Dew soda by 43 cents, a penalty due largely in part to the state’s three-strikes law.
Hurricane Ida remnants spawn flooding, tornadoes in Northeast
Soaking rains from the remnants of Hurricane Ida prompted the evacuations of thousands of people after water reached dangerous levels at a Pennsylvania town nicknamed Flood City.
Soaking rains from the remnants of Hurricane Ida prompted the evacuations of thousands of people after water reached dangerous levels at a Pennsylvania town nicknamed Flood City.
Human head found in Pennsylvania man's freezer, authorities say
A Lancaster, Pennsylvania man is facing charges after police say a human head was found in a freezer at his family's home, and a dismembered body was found in a bed.
A Lancaster, Pennsylvania man is facing charges after police say a human head was found in a freezer at his family's home, and a dismembered body was found in a bed.
Powerful EF-3 tornado rips through Bensalem Township, leaving widespread damage behind
Officials in Bensalem say at least six people were hurt when a tornado ripped through Bucks County on Thursday night leaving a wake of destruction that includes a decimated car dealership and several destroyed homes.
Officials in Bensalem say at least six people were hurt when a tornado ripped through Bucks County on Thursday night leaving a wake of destruction that includes a decimated car dealership and several destroyed homes.
Pennsylvania deli uses sign to warn drivers of police hiding behind it
What started as a half-joking ploy to get drivers to slow down caught the attention of the local police department.
What started as a half-joking ploy to get drivers to slow down caught the attention of the local police department.
Bill Cosby freed from prison after sex assault conviction overturned by court
Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.
Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.
Justices rule for cursing cheerleader over Snapchat post
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post.
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post.
Man posed as Trump family members to steal thousands from supporters, feds say
Joshua Hall, 22, is accused of posing as Trump family members to dupe people into donating money to a phony political organization, authorities said.
Joshua Hall, 22, is accused of posing as Trump family members to dupe people into donating money to a phony political organization, authorities said.