Boy dies in own filth in locked room; dad, fiancee charged
A Pennsylvania man and his fiancee imprisoned the man's 12-year-old son in a darkened room for years, starving him and beating him while treating their other children well, until he was finally found dead in his own filth, authorities said.
Trump, Biden commemorate 9/11 at Flight 93 memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania
The two men vying to lead the nation next year will mark the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the same memorial.
In a year of social distancing, coronavirus pandemic alters Sept. 11, too
The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped how the U.S. is observing the anniversary of 9/11.
Trump and Biden to both visit Shanksville for 9/11 anniversary
It was not immediately clear whether their visits to the memorial will overlap. But it probably will be the closest that the candidates have been to one another in months.
17-year-old Sesame Place employee assaulted after asking visitor to wear mask, police say
Police say a 17-year-old Sesame Place employee was assaulted after asking a park visitor to wear a mask.
Multiple Philadelphia police vehicles set on fire across the city overnight
Police have described the suspect as a white male wearing a flannel, backpack, and a bandana.
Bill Cosby granted appeal in sex assault case by Pennsylvania Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has agreed to review two aspects of the case that Bill Cosby's lawyers challenged on appeal.
Philadelphia-area couple gets married during peaceful protests, goes viral as footage emerges
The couple's photos have become international and iconic of Philadelphia's protests.
Police: Man, 24, dies in one of several reported ATM explosions in Philadelphia
Police now tell us a 24-year-old man is dead after trying to blow up an ATM in the city.
Armed burglary suspect fatally shot by gun shop's owner in South Philadelphia, authorities say
The incident happened at approximately 4:11 a.m. on the 1500 block of Front Street in the Pennsport section of the city.
Police: Connecticut murder suspect taken into custody in Maryland
Police say Peter Manfredonia, 23, who is suspected of killing two people in Connecticut, has been taken into custody in Maryland.
Coronavirus researcher on verge of 'significant findings' killed in murder-suicide: report
Bing Liu, 37, a research assistant professor, was shot dead Saturday in his suburban Pittsburgh home. He allegedly knew his killer, a man who walked to his car after the shooting and killed himself, according to reports.
Police: Woman charged after spitting on 2 people in separate incidents
Philadelphia police say a woman has been charged in connection with spitting on two people in separate incidents in Center City.
Over 40 employees lived at their plant for 28 straight days to produce COVID-19 protective gear
Selfless plant workers went home after nearly a month on the job: making personal protection equipment for healthcare workers.
93-year-old Pennsylvania woman's viral coronavirus plea for more beer answered by Coors Light
A 93-year-old woman from Pennsylvania used the powers of the internet to keep a stock of beer while doing her part to “flatten the curve” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Pa. grocery store tossed $35K worth of food after woman purposely coughed on fresh produce, owner says
Joe Fasula, the store’s co-owner, explained he received a call that told him of the horrific incident amid an already tense time nationally amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pennsylvania COVID-19 cases rise to 479; Philly reports 96 cases
The are currently at least 479 cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania, with 96 cases reported in Philadelphia.
Officials: Man steals ambulance, leads Philadelphia police on wild chase
Authorities have taken a suspect into custody who they say stole an ambulance and lead police on a wild chase across Philadelphia Friday night.
Philadelphia woman adopts 4 biological siblings
A woman from Philadelphia adopted four biological siblings on Wednesday.
Gritty cleared following police investigation into alleged physical assault
Philadelphia police detectives say they have completed their investigation into the Nov. 19 incident and determined that the actions of the person portraying Gritty “did not constitute physical assault as alleged.”