Looter 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.
The incident happened at approximately 4:11 a.m. on the 1500 block of Front Street in the Pennsport section of the city.
Officers, civilians hurt after a day of protests, riots, looting in Philadelphia
National unrest in the police custody death of Minneapolis man George Floyd continued in Philadelphia on Saturday, as crowds gathered to demonstrate in various parts of the city.
National unrest in the police custody death of Minneapolis man George Floyd continued in Philadelphia on Saturday, as crowds gathered to demonstrate in various parts of the city.
You can now enjoy a hot dog flavored beer
A hot dog flavored beer now exists. It is called the "Hop Dog."
A hot dog flavored beer now exists. It is called the "Hop Dog."
‘I really need a haircut’: 4-year-old’s adorable plea for a trim captured on video
A 4-year-old boy was captured on video pleading with his mom to take him to get his hair cut.
A 4-year-old boy was captured on video pleading with his mom to take him to get his hair cut.
Pa. man returns home after 29 days on ventilator, surviving COVID-19
Emmanuel Gilbert spent 29 days on a ventilator after he became ill with the novel coronavirus strain that has claimed the life of more than 90,000 Americans.
Emmanuel Gilbert spent 29 days on a ventilator after he became ill with the novel coronavirus strain that has claimed the life of more than 90,000 Americans.
Some churches reopen but skip singing after report of mass outbreak after choir practice
Some churches are reopening but will skip the singing for now, especially after a report shows that 87% of the members of a church choir became infected after a single practice in March.
Some churches are reopening but will skip the singing for now, especially after a report shows that 87% of the members of a church choir became infected after a single practice in March.
Pennsylvania man tried to set 4-year-old on fire, burn 'demon' out of him, police say
A Pennsylvania man was arrested after he doused a 4-year-old boy with gasoline and threatened to burn a "demon" out of him, police said.
A Pennsylvania man was arrested after he doused a 4-year-old boy with gasoline and threatened to burn a "demon" out of him, police said.
Red Lobster customer apparently irate over Mother’s Day wait times brawls with restaurant staff
Video shows the customer engaging in a physical altercation at a Red Lobster location in York, Pennsylvania.
Video shows the customer engaging in a physical altercation at a Red Lobster location in York, Pennsylvania.
Delta suspending service at Midway, nine other airports until the fall
Delta Airlines is suspending service at Chicago Midway International Airport and nine other locations until the fall because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Delta Airlines is suspending service at Chicago Midway International Airport and nine other locations until the fall because of the coronavirus outbreak.
GOP in Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania fight Democratic governors over pandemic response
Republican legislatures in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan are fighting with Democratic governors over how long to keep things shut down and just how to reopen.
Republican legislatures in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan are fighting with Democratic governors over how long to keep things shut down and just how to reopen.
Coronavirus researcher on verge of 'significant findings' killed in murder-suicide: reports
The biology department at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is in mourning after the shooting death of a scientist who it says was studying the biological makeup of the coronavirus and was on the “verge of making very significant findings toward understanding” the disease.
The biology department at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is in mourning after the shooting death of a scientist who it says was studying the biological makeup of the coronavirus and was on the “verge of making very significant findings toward understanding” the disease.
UPenn researchers hopeful dogs can sniff out coronavirus
PennVet says scent detection dogs will attempt to tell the difference between lab samples from COVID-19 positive patients and COVID-19 negative patients.
PennVet says scent detection dogs will attempt to tell the difference between lab samples from COVID-19 positive patients and COVID-19 negative patients.
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.
Philadelphia police say a woman has been charged in connection with spitting on two people in separate incidents in Center City.
Parents among 3 charged in shooting death of girl, 4, inside Northeast Philadelphia home
The girl's father, Alhakim Nunez, and mother, Iris Rodriguez, have both been charged with involuntary manslaughter.
The girl's father, Alhakim Nunez, and mother, Iris Rodriguez, have both been charged with involuntary manslaughter.
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.
Selfless plant workers went home after nearly a month on the job: making personal protection equipment for healthcare workers.
Pa. fugitive, homicide suspect arrested on newly-reopened Florida beach
A warrant was issued for Mario Matthew Gatti's arrest after the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Michael Coover, Jr. in January.
A warrant was issued for Mario Matthew Gatti's arrest after the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Michael Coover, Jr. in January.
Bill Cosby cannot be granted early prison release due to COVID-19
Bill Cosby's spokesperson says the comedian won't be leaving prison despite the trend of offenders being released early due to COVID-19 concerns.
Bill Cosby's spokesperson says the comedian won't be leaving prison despite the trend of offenders being released early due to COVID-19 concerns.
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.
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.
Where will the bodies go? Morgues plan as coronavirus grows
In general, few morgues in the country can hold even 200 to 300 bodies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has asked the Defense Department for 100,000 body bags to prepare for the coronavirus pandemic.
In general, few morgues in the country can hold even 200 to 300 bodies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has asked the Defense Department for 100,000 body bags to prepare for the coronavirus pandemic.
Researchers at University of Pittsburgh develop candidate for potential COVID-19 vaccine
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine believes it has broken ground in achieving a potential vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the disease that causes COVID-19.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine believes it has broken ground in achieving a potential vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the disease that causes COVID-19.