January 18, 2021 Philadelphia suspect freed on dramatically reduced bail 2 weeks before Temple U grad slayed walking dog One of two suspects arrested in Philadelphia in connection to the death of a 25-year-old Temple University graduate shot while walking his dog had been freed just two weeks earlier on bail dramatically reduced in part because of coronavirus pandemic-related court closures.Â
January 17, 2021 Philadelphia police arrest 2 in killing of Temple U grad, 25, who was walking his dog Philadelphia police say they have arrested two suspects in connection with Wednesday night's shooting death of a 25-year-old Temple University graduate who was walking his dog near his home.
January 15, 2021 Charges dismissed against Philadelphia police inspector accused of striking protester last summer Charges against a Philadelphia police officer captured on video striking a student protester last summer were dismissed by a judge Friday.Â
January 5, 2021 Antifa rioters in Philadelphia allegedly vandalized federal buildings, 7 arrested: Police At least seven people have been charged in connection with the alleged pro-Antifa vandalism of federal buildings in Philadelphia on New Year’s Eve, police said.
January 2, 2021 Defiant Mummers strut through South Philly despite parade cancellation Many advocates pointed to the celebrations as a celebration of neighborhood and family as much as a holiday for New Year's.
December 30, 2020 Philadelphia nearing homicide record as 2020 comes to a close, report says The year of 2020 is on pace to finish as one of deadliest ever for Philadelphia as the city reportedly is nearing its record for most homicides in a calendar year.Â
December 30, 2020 Crime Wave 2020: These cities smashed homicide records amid nationwide crime spike Murder rates skyrocketed – and in some cases, even smashed records – in major U.S. cities as the nation grapples with a surge in violent crime in 2020.
December 29, 2020 Protests, riots that gripped America in 2020 Protests ravaged parts of the nation in the days, weeks and months following the Minneapolis death of George Floyd and other Black individuals.
December 22, 2020 Police release video of suspects in murder of 12-year-old boy, offer $20G reward Philadelphia police on Tuesday released video footage of two suspects wanted in connection with last month’s fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy.
December 16, 2020 Major nor’easter set to bring up to 2 feet of snow in parts of East Coast A major nor’easter is set to pack a punch and bring big snow to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Wednesday afternoon and into Thursday morning.