Worker killed by road roller outside of Ridley Park Middle School, police say
Police are investigating a fatal incident involving a road roller outside Ridley Park Middle School Wednesday morning.
University of Pittsburgh scientists discover antibody that 'neutralizes' virus that causes COVID-19
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have isolated “the smallest biological molecule” that “completely and specifically neutralizes” SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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.
Pennsylvania restaurant apologizes for offensive sign that sparked protest
A members-only restaurant in Pennsylvania has apologized for a sign displayed on a wall that some people called racist, according to posts on social media.
Police: Suspect ID’d, charges deferred in Philadelphia church assault
Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Perez says a woman is recovering after she was punched while leaving the altar during a livestreamed mass at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul on Sunday.
Woman tries to bypass TSA at Pittsburgh airport, flings water on agent before making break for terminal
A Pennsylvania woman accused of running through an airport security checkpoint didn’t even have a ticket for a flight, according to police.
Man, woman charged in assault of Sesame Place employee who asked them to wear masks
Police in Bucks County say they have charged a man and woman accused of assaulting a Sesame Place employee who asked them to wear a mask inside the park.
President Donald Trump stages event outside of Biden's hometown of Scranton on last day of DNC
The political tradition of a presidential candidate lying low during the other party’s convention has eroded over the decades but — to the private delight of Trump’s advisers — the president's trip looked to be a particularly in-your-face piece of counter-programming designed to rattle an opponent.
Philadelphia mom's ex-boyfriend charged with murder after death of baby
A Philadelphia woman is speaking out about the death of her child after a man she used to date is charged with murder.
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.
Pittsburgh launches 'guaranteed income' program with Jack Dorsey money
Eligible residents will receive $500 in monthly "guaranteed income."
MLB Commissioner: We'll get through season, but winning percentages might determine playoff teams
The MLB commissioner says that he is confident the season will continue, but says some clubs might not play all 60 games, and winning percentages might be used to determine who makes it to the playoffs. His statements come after the Marlins got hit by an outbreak, a Red Sox player has developed COVID-19 related heart inflammation and some players are saying they won't play until next year, no matter what.
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.
Marlins quarantine some players in Philadelphia after they test positive for COVID-19
Some Marlins baseball players have tested positive for coronavirus, and the entire team is waiting until Monday to fly back to Miami. The players who tested positive are quarantined in Philadelphia. In Cincinnati, two Reds players were also feeling sick after a teammate tested positive.
Pregnant woman fatally shot in North Philadelphia was not intended target, police say
Police say a pregnant woman was shot in North Philadelphia Thursday afternoon.
Babysitter charged with murder of missing toddler King Hill
King Hill had been missing since July 7. Police say his body has not been recovered as of Monday morning.
“Yup, that’s honey”: Man deduces he has bees in home after licking ‘dark streaks’ of liquid on wall
A Pennsylvania man finds out he actually has a honey leak rather than a water leak after he licked the dark streaks on his wall in a comedic video.
Retired cops launch PAC to help elect pro-police candidates
A coalition of retired law enforcement officers has banded together and formed the Protect Our Police PAC to support pro-cop candidates running for elections.
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Edgar Santana suspended for 80 games for using Boldenone
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Edgar Santana will miss all of the 2020 season after being suspended 80 games for using a performance-enhancing substance called Boldenone. His salary of $581,500 was reduced to $215,370 due to the shortened season, and he will lose all of it.
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.