Pennsylvania

Philadelphia to pay $4.15M to man who spent 24 years in prison following wrongful conviction

The city of Philadelphia has agreed to pay $4.15 million to a man who spent 24 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, one of the largest such payouts in city history.

January 3, 2020 1:18pm CST

Sinkhole swallows SUV in Pennsylvania 

Home surveillance video captured the moment a large SUV is swallowed up by a sinkhole in Pennsylvania.

January 1, 2020 7:46pm CST

'New year, new life': After 963 days at PSPCA, Lucy finds forever home

Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, has finally found her forever home after more than 900 days in the shelter.

January 1, 2020 10:17am CST

Dog at shelter for 900+ days asks Santa for forever home

Lucy, the Pennsylvania SPCA's longest-term resident, asked Santa for a forever home to call her own this Christmas.

January 1, 2020 9:18am CST

Pennsylvania woman who lit motor home on fire while wearing 'Act Crazy' shirt arrested, police say

Authorities in Pennsylvania arrested a woman who allegedly set a motor home on fire before Christmas while wearing a shirt that had "Act Crazy" emblazoned across the front.

December 29, 2019 8:40am CST

‘Magic of Santa’: Pennsylvania family surprises waitress with $500 tip on Christmas Eve

A Pennsylvania family let the holiday spirit inspire them to give an act of kindness to a waitress on Christmas Eve.

December 27, 2019 1:53pm CST

Mr. and Mrs. Clause welcome baby boy on Christmas Day

The Clause family welcomed little Lorenzo Luciano Clause on Dec. 25 at a hospital in Pennsylvania.

December 27, 2019 12:54pm CST

Postal worker surprises family after receiving boy's letter to Santa asking for food, clothing

The post office where Melissa Stinsman works collects letters to Santa in a special mailbox each holiday season, and one of the letters she came across this year inspired her to make one family's Christmas unforgettable.

December 24, 2019 2:13pm CST

Boy ice skates to ‘God Bless the USA’ in special holiday tribute to veterans

A young boy in Indiana performed a touching ice skating routine dedicated to veterans for the holidays.

December 24, 2019 5:08am CST

Survey: Philadelphia ranked 9th rudest city in America

The City of Brotherly Love was ranked the ninth rudest city in America, according to a new survey by Business Insider.

December 23, 2019 6:12am CST

Mom turns baby into adorable real-life Elf on the Shelf

The countdown to Christmas is on, and this real-life baby Elf on the Shelf is ready.

December 20, 2019 2:42pm CST

3-year-old boy shoots sleeping father in buttocks, police say

A 3-year-old Erie boy shot his sleeping father in the buttocks with a gun he found in their Pennsylvania home, authorities said.

December 20, 2019 7:53am CST

Deadly listeria outbreak across 5 states linked to hard-boiled eggs, CDC says

Seven people across five states have developed listeria infections, resulting in one death, and the CDC believes the outbreak stems from bulk hard-boiled eggs distributed to food service providers nationwide.

December 19, 2019 3:33pm CST

Sylvester Stallone surprises New Jersey high school kids during their visit to 'Rocky' statue in Philly

More than a dozen New Jersey high school students visiting the “Rocky” statue in Philadelphia this week were shocked to meet the star of the film series himself while running up the famous steps where the boxer trained in the movie.

December 18, 2019 11:53am CST

FedEx driver shoots, kills man who shot him during robbery attempt, police say

The 32-year-old driver was shot in the abdomen and returned fire, striking the man in the chest and back.

December 18, 2019 11:50am CST

Police: Baby in car seat thrown as distraction during baby formula theft at Delco Target; suspects sought

Police in Springfield Township say a baby, strapped in a car seat, was thrown as a distraction while two adults made a getaway after attempting to steal baby formula.

December 17, 2019 10:48am CST

‘Cute, I am’: Newborns dressed like Baby Yoda at Pittsburgh hospital

The Force is strong with newborns delivered at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital this holiday season, each of whom has been dressed up in Santa hats with floppy green ears to look like Baby Yoda.

December 16, 2019 6:30pm CST

Fishtown couple adopts malnourished, elderly dog after she wanders into their home during storm

When a couple's front door swung open during a storm in Fishtown, an emaciated 9-year-old dog sought shelter inside. Now, she has a forever home.

December 16, 2019 6:23am CST

At Army-Navy game, President Trump touts new pro sports option

President Donald Trump used his appearance at the annual Army-Navy football game to pitch to the players an administration policy change that clears the way for athletes at the nation's military academies to play professional sports after they graduate and delay their active-duty service.

December 14, 2019 5:24pm CST