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Philadelphia and Pennsylvania police arrested 68 protesters affiliated with A15 Action on Monday. The group coordinated blockades of traffic in cities across the world in support of Palestine. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Norma Galagarza, 68, of Chalfont, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $600,000 over a 13-year period from a charity fund that she oversaw. She was sentenced to five months probation and previously repaid the money. Prosecutors said she used the stolen money to pay her taxes, car payments and credit card bills. Top Featured Tags:…

A teenager was shot in an East Mount Airy apartment after answering the door shortly before midnight. He has since been hospitalized and is in stable condition. The teenager was looking over two young family members, who were not injured. Police are still searching for a suspect and motive. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News…

Fatal incidents in the Kensington, Kingsessing and Wynnefield neighborhoods have resulted in three fatalities and three injuries. Police have not made any arrests connected to any of the shootings or released any information regarding suspects or motives. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Takeira Hester, 28, has been arrested and charged following two separate stabbings in Center City on Saturday that injured a 24-year-old woman and a 1-year-old boy, police say. The attacks, which police say were random, occurred around 8 a.m. on the 1300 block of Chancellor St. and around 12:45 p.m. on the 300 block of…

A 39-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds was found at City and Cardinal avenues Sunday night on the campus of St. Joseph’s University, authorities said. The man was shot elsewhere and left to die at the college. Police shut down City Avenue for multiple hours as they investigated the homicide. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia…

Kahbir Oglesby-Hicks, 21, is one of five people arrested in connection to the shooting at Wednesday’s Eid al-Fitr event in West Philadelphia, police said Thursday. He has been charged with evading arrest and multiple firearms offenses. Muslim leaders will speak at Philadelphia Masjid on Friday afternoon to condemn the shooting. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia…

North Wildwood may prohibit people from using large umbrellas and tents on its beaches in effort to conserve limited space in areas that have been depleted by beach erosion. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

SEPTA Transit Police released its first quarterly report of 2024, noting major decreases in serious crimes including aggravated assault and robberies. Murders, however, increased slightly. A teen was shot at 15th Street Station earlier this year. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

A man has been charged with accidentally shooting a 9-year-old girl in the leg while in the parking lot of the McDonald’s at Broad Street and Allegheny Avenue on Wednesday night, police said. The man was identified as 32-year-old Derrick Marshall. the boyfriend of the girl’s mother. The girl was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Surveillance…

A man was struck and killed by a West Trenton line train traveling to Center City on Thursday morning, SEPTA officials said. The man was hit after he jumped from a Pennsylvania Turnpike bridge and onto the Regional Rail tracks between the Trevosse and Somerton stations. Service was delayed due to an ensuing investigation. Top…

The percentage of Philadelphians with a bachelor’s degree is at an all-time high, but median household incomes in Philadelphia remain well below national averages, according to the latest ‘state of the city’ report from Pew Charitable Trusts. The report notes wide racial disparities in regard to income, and rising drug overdose deaths. Top Featured Tags:…

Federal Donuts plans to open three new stores in the Philadelphia suburbs — Radnor, Willow Grove and Conshohocken — as part of a planned expansion. The company founded in 2011 by Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook aims to open more stores in Pennsylvania and grow a national footprint in the years to come. Top Featured…

The past few years have brought a few challenges for businesses, as many have reimagined their models and services, while also dealing with financial strains and rising interest rates. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

At least three people at West Philly park were injured by gunfire on Wednesday afternoon while attending a large celebration to mark the end of Ramadan, Philadelphia police said. One of the people injured, a 15-year-old boy, is among the suspected shooters and was wounded by police gunfire. Five people have been arrested, police said.…

A Philadelphia Police officer was intentionally struck by an ATV driver on I-95 North on Tuesday evening, investigators said. The officer, who was riding a dirt bike, suffered minor injuries. The suspect was arrested in the Frankford area, investigators said. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

A 39-year-old man was fatally shot by a private security guard during a shootout at a Philips 66 gas station in Fairmount on Tuesday night, Philadelphia police say. The security guard fired in self-defense after the man pulled out a firearm during an altercation inside the store, investigators say. The security guard was shot in…

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is helping Philadelphia expand its tree canopy with six days of planting events from April 16-21. The group, which will receive federal USDA funding to implement the Philly Tree Plan, is aiming to add 1,100 trees to the region. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Spirit Airlines is reportedly shutting down its crew base at the Atlantic City International Airport. Spirit also announced its agreement with Airbus to defer the delivery of new planes and furlough 260 pilots in efforts to bounce back from several financial setbacks in recent years. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

President Joe Biden on Monday announced the rollout of a student debt forgiveness proposal. The plan would include a one-time cancellation of all accrued interest for 23 million borrowers. It would also cancel the full amount of student loan debt for 4 million borrowers. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

Aramark workers will picket outside the Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday as part of a one-day strike. The workers, who often also work at Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field, have been seeking higher wages and better full-time benefits. Top Featured Tags: – Philadelphia News Press Release Distribution Service

A shooting on I-95 in South Philadelphia prompted an hours-long shutdown of the highway on Sunday afternoon. Pennsylvania State Police said shots were fired at 1 p.m. between exits 19 and 20 – not far from the Walt Whitman Bridge. As of Sunday night, they had not stated whether anyone was injured. Top Featured Tags:…