Philadelphia

Travel 4 days ago

Rare wartime papers, officer's wallet donated by his descendants to Museum of the American Revolution

An animal skin wallet and wartime papers belonging to Continental Army Officer Samuel Gerock have been donated to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.

True Crime 5 days ago

Judge dumbfounded by error at site of 'suicide' where teacher was found stabbed 20 times

A judge told the parents of 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg, a Philadelphia teacher found dead with 20 stab wounds in 2011, that the city's declaration of suicide was "puzzling."

Food-Drink December 15

Eagles fan favorite is Philadelphia's signature sandwich, no peppers required

Tony Luke's has been named Philadelphia's top spot for cheesesteaks. It's also where former Eagles star Jason Kelce was introduced to the city's signature sandwich.

True Crime December 14

Fiancé of teacher found with 20 stab wounds suggests what led to her 'suicide'

Philadelphia teacher Ellen Greenberg's death was ruled a suicide after the 27-year-old was found with 20 stab wounds; her fiancé makes his first public statement on her death.

Philadelphia December 9

Philly man exonerated after serving 24 years for murder conviction has been convicted in separate killing

A Philadelphia man who was released from prison after serving 24 years for a murder conviction he was exonerated for is returning to prison in a separate killing.

Manhunt December 4

US Marshals pursuing 'lifelong criminal' accused of killing Pennsylvania woman, burying her in shallow grave

A U.S. Marshals Service official says Geovanni Otera, wanted for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, will eventually come "face to face' with a task force searching for him.

Crime November 29

Black Friday's dark history spans centuries with origins of greed and chaos: expert

As shoppers across the country spend hours sweeping through online and in-store Black Friday deals, many Americans aren't familiar with the darker history of the day.

Philadelphia November 26

Philadelphia teenagers charged in series of 'unprovoked' attacks within an hour

Six teenagers were charged in a series of what investigators described as "unprovoked" attacks around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that happened within an hour.

Politics November 18

Republicans file 12 Pennsylvania lawsuits in 'aggressive' push to end recount

The Republican Party confirmed new lawsuits to Fox News, which they say are aimed at protecting GOP Sen.-elect Dave McCormick's victory over outgoing Democrat Sen. Bob Casey.

Politics November 11

GOP wins first Philadelphia state Senate seat in 28 years, as red gains in blue areas continue

Republican Joe Picozzi defeated State Sen. Jimmy Dillon in the first red flip of a Philadelphia County state Senate district this century.