Los Angeles man convicted of murder in death of Philly rapper PnB RockFreddie Trone was convicted of murder for instructing his son to rob the Philadelphia rapper in a Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles, which led to PnB Rock's murder. Aug 07 24August 07, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
The gunman who killed Philly rapper PnB Rock isn’t competent to stand trial, but his father is being charged with murderProsecutors say Freddie Trone instructed his son to rob the Philadelphia rapper in a Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles, which led to PnB Rock's murder. Aug 06 24August 06, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
A spike in wheel and tire thefts is concentrated in four Philly neighborhoodsThe thefts follow a pattern: Thieves smash a window, take the wheel lock, then steal the rims and tires before leaving the car balanced on crates. Aug 02 24August 02, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
Ghost gun trafficking ring busted in Montgomery County, prosecutors sayThe men made the guns "exponentially more deadly” by adding silencers and machine gun conversion devices, prosecutors said. Jul 30 24July 30, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
Hundreds of cyclists filled the streets of Center City to call for concrete-protected bike lanes and other traffic safety improvementsThe protest, led by Philly Bike Action, came just over a week after cyclist Barbara Friedes and pedestrian Christopher Cabrera were struck and killed by drivers within minutes of each other. Jul 27 24July 27, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
Bail at close to $1M for driver charged in deadly bicycle crashMichael Vahey, 68, was charged Thursday with vehicular homicide while driving under the influence, police said. Jul 25 24July 25, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
DA’s Office to announce developments on crash that killed Barbara Friedes on ThursdayDistrict Attorney Larry Krasner said police received the toxicology report of the driver who killed Barbara Friedes as she biked through Rittenhouse last week. Jul 24 24July 24, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
CHOP doctor struck and killed by speeding driver as she biked near Rittenhouse Square Barbara Friedes, a CHOP medical resident, was struck from behind by a Volkswagen driven by a 68-year-old man on the 1800 block of Spruce Street, police said. Jul 18 24July 18, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
A 17-year-old girl was fatally shot in a West Philadelphia apartmentPolice responded to a report of a person with a gun inside an apartment on the 5900 block of Chancellor Street shortly after 9 a.m.. Officers there found the girl with a gunshot wound to her head. Jul 16 24July 16, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
Where’s the beef? Police confront string of frozen meat theftsPolice say a crime ring has attempted 11 thefts since June 26, targeting cargo trucks across the city. Jul 16 24July 16, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
A 2-year-old fell out of an open second-story window in a ‘freak accident.’ She survived.The girl faces a difficult road to recovery ahead, her family said. Police are investigating the incident as an accident. Jul 16 24July 16, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
Police investigating a 2-year-old’s fall from a 2nd floor window in KensingtonThe toddler fell from the window around 9:10 p.m. in the 500th block of East Indiana Avenue, police said. Jul 15 24July 15, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
Philly police seek gunmen who shot a 2 year old and two teens in North PhiladelphiaThe shooting occurred in the area of North 11th and Master streets in North Philadelphia on Thursday night. Jul 12 24July 12, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
A store clerk was shot and killed during a robbery in Frankford, police sayThe fatal shooting happened at Frankford Convenience Store, near Frankford Avenue and Pratt Street, across from the Frankford Transportation Center. Jul 11 24July 11, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
Five people shot at a Chinese restaurant in South PhiladelphiaMore than 40 shell casings were found at the scene outside the Twin Dragon takeout, police said. Jul 02 24July 02, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
Family remembers Isya Stanley, 17-year-old Freire Charter grad killed in Fairmount ParkStanley was the ninth person under 18 to be killed by gunfire in Philadelphia this year, among 110 people who have lost their lives to bullets so far in 2024. Jun 28 24June 28, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia man arrested in crash that killed his girlfriend and her babyJabrial Terry was charged with seven felonies, and police say they found drugs in his system. Jun 27 24June 27, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
American Ninja Warrior star Drew Drechsel sentenced to 10 years for child porn, sex with minorTwo women testified that Drechsel had used his celebrity to groom them when they were teenagers. Jun 26 24June 26, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
A Bucks woman who shot her boyfriend and hid his corpse in their house was sentenced to up to 40 yearsAna Maria Tolomello killed her longtime boyfriend, a popular Chalfont pizzeria owner, by shooting him in the head. Jun 25 24June 25, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer
17-year-old killed in Fairmount Park shooting that injured four others identifiedThe shooting happened near a crowd of about 100 juveniles, police said Jun 17 24June 17, 2024Article at Philadelphia Inquirer