What happened in the fatal crash in Northeast Philadelphia?
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A tragic crash happened in Northeast Philadelphia. An off-duty Philadelphia police officer going home from work was killed in a violent crash Thursday night.
What happened in West Philadelphia?
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Is Philadelphia’s homicide rate down?
Nearly halfway through 2022, following Philadelphia’s deadliest year in decades, people are again being shot at a record pace-but homicides are slightly down compared with this time last year.
What happened to an off-duty Philadelphia police officer going home from work?
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer going home from work was killed in a violent crash Thursday night. Officers described the scene as a t-bone accident with tragic results. They say a BMW was heading south on Bustleton Avenue when it collided with the passenger side of a Hyundai sedan. The crash ultimately killed the driver of that Hyundai.
Why was there a vigil in Philadelphia on July 6th?
Philadelphia vigil held to protest Bill Cosby's release from prison. Multiple women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault and their supporters gathered at Independence Mall in Philadelphia on Saturday night to protest the release of the comic from prison. Pennsylvania July 6.
How many people died in the Philadelphia cookout?
Philadelphia cookout shooting leaves 2 dead; well over 100 shots fired: reports. A triple shooting at a cookout in Philadelphia on Sunday evening left at least two people dead, and a teenage girl injured, according to reports. Philadelphia July 3.
Did Philadelphia police come under gunfire?
Philadelphia police officers come under gunfire while rendering aid to shooting victim: report. Philadelphia officers rendering aid to a shooting victim came under gunfire late Sunday, according to the city police department, as an unknown suspect unleashed a barrage of bullets in their direction.
Why did the Supreme Court overturn the Philadelphia case?
The Supreme Court unanimously overturned a lower court ruling that allowed the City of Philadelphia to ban Catholic Social Services from participating in the city’s foster care program, saying the city violated the organization’s First Amendment rights.
How much did Philadelphia pay for bail?
Philadelphia will pay a one-time $125,000 settlement to two local bail funds after a judge found reasonable evidence that the city had violated a court order to allow at least three hours of out-of-cell time for people incarcerated at its prison facilities.
What happened to the waitress who chased down a group of people?
A waitress who chased down a group of people allegedly dashing out on a check at a New Jersey diner wound up being taken into an SUV, assaulted and ditched on the side of the road, police in Gloucester County said.
What did the Philadelphia School District strip Andrew Jackson's name from?
By a unanimous vote, the School District of Philadelphia’s board voted to strip President Andrew Jackson’s name from a South Philadelphia elementary school and replace it with the name of a freed slave who dedicated her life to education.
Why was the food truck festival cancelled?
A food truck festival planned for Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood was cancelled Sunday after outrage when a Israeli food truck was uninvited to the event. But now, the event’s organizers and the food truck are working together toward understanding.
Where was the murder of a man in New Jersey?
Less than a week after two teenage brothers were arrested in the murder of a New Jersey man who was found stabbed to death in the woods in Bucks County, the victim’s grieving family continues to search for answers as investigators work to determine a motive.
Where was the pipe foundry fire?
Four people face charges for two fires set at the U.S. Pipe Foundry and McNeal Mansion in Burlington, New Jersey, earlier this year. In total, the fires destroyed two buildings, damaged two other buildings and put a birds’ nest in the path of the smoke.