Philadelphia 76ers player Kelly Oubre Jr. hurt in hit-and-run incident Sunday, November 12 by ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) -- Philadelphia 76ers basketball player Kelly Oubre Jr. was injured when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver Saturday night while walking near his home, according to police and team officials.The 27-year-old Oubre was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries, according to the 76ers.Oubre, who joined... Read More.
Philadelphia voters elect city’s first female mayor in historic vote Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) -- Cherelle Parker is literally one in a hundred after being elected Philadelphia's first female mayor.In a historic vote, Parker became the City of Brotherly Love's 100th mayor and the first woman elected to the office."Who is Cherelle Parker going to be? A get-it-done... Read More.
Murder charge reinstated against former Philadelphia cop Mark Dial in fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry: Report Wednesday, October 25 by ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) -- A judge has reinstated all charges, including murder, against former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial in the fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry, according to Philadelphia ABC station WPVI.Judge Lillian Ransom's decision on Wednesday comes a month after a different judge dismissed the case,... Read More.
Sting announces two shows with the Philadelphia Orchestra in March Tuesday, October 10 by ABC NewsSting is currently touring North America, and he'll head to Europe for a string of dates that run through December. But he has no plans to slow down in the new year: He's just announced two concerts for March.Sting will perform with the... Read More.
Slain Philadelphia journalist Josh Kruger allegedly shot by 19-year-old he was ‘trying to help’: Police Friday, October 6 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The Philadelphia journalist and activist who was gunned down in his home earlier this week was allegedly shot by a 19-year-old he was "trying to help," police announced Friday.Josh Kruger, a 39-year-old freelance journalist and former city employee, was shot seven... Read More.
Three officers shot in Philadelphia while responding to 911 call about a domestic shooting Thursday, October 5 by ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) -- Three Philadelphia police officers were shot Wednesday night while responding to a 911 call about a shooting at a home, officials said.Just after 7 p.m. ET, officers responded to a 911 call regarding a person shot in a home as part of... Read More.
Philadelphia journalist shot and killed in his home; no arrests made Tuesday, October 3 by ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) -- Josh Kruger, a freelance journalist and former city employee, was shot and killed in his Philadelphia home early Monday, according to local officials.Police responded to his home at about 1:30 a.m. and found Kruger shot seven times in the chest and abdomen.... Read More.
Over 50 arrested after groups of masked teenagers loot Philadelphia stores, police say Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) -- Large groups of teenagers stormed into shops in the heart of downtown Philadelphia on Tuesday night and looted handfuls of merchandise before fleeing, police and witnesses said.The stores that were ransacked in Center City included Foot Locker, Lululemon and Apple, happening in "quick... Read More.
Over a dozen arrested after groups of masked teenagers loot Philadelphia stores, police say Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) -- Large groups of teenagers stormed into shops in the heart of downtown Philadelphia on Tuesday night and looted handfuls of merchandise before fleeing, police and witnesses said.The stores that were ransacked in Center City included Foot Locker, Lululemon and Apple, happening in... Read More.
Charges dropped against Philadelphia officer in fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry Tuesday, September 26 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A judge dismissed the case against a former Philadelphia police officer who had been charged with murder in connection to the death of Eddie Irizarry.Mark Dial had been charged earlier this month with murder, voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, possessing an instrument of... Read More.
Charges dropped against Philadelphia officer in fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry: Report Tuesday, September 26 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A judge dismissed the case against a former Philadelphia police officer who had been charged with murder in connection to the death of Eddie Irizarry, according to Philadelphia ABC station WPVI.Mark Dial had been charged earlier this month with murder, voluntary... Read More.
Philadelphia teachers sue district for First Amendment rights violation over asbestos protests Thursday, September 14 by ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) -- Three Philadelphia school teachers filed a proposed class action lawsuit on August 18 against the School District of Philadelphia, accusing the district of violating their First Amendment rights after they protested against asbestos in the school.Ethan Tannen and Carolyn Gray, who are... Read More.