Follow the latest Philadelphia news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
1 month ago
Philadelphia reaches a 'devastating' 300 homicides for the year
Philadelphia, which is battling an epidemic of gun violence, has reached 300 homicides for the year, police said.
1 month ago
1 month ago
2 minors surrender to police in connection with beating death of 73-year-old Philadelphia man
Police said they are seeking seven suspects total in connection with the June 24 attack.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Philadelphia police release images of 73-year-old man being attacked
Investigators are hoping to identify a group of teenagers seen on video attacking a 73-year-old man who later died from injuries.
1 month ago
2 months ago
Philippine government attorney fatally shot in Philadelphia
Officials say he was fatally shot in an Uber while visiting Philadelphia.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Building collapse after fire kills 1 firefighter; 5 injured
Several firefighters were trapped in a building that caught fire then collapsed.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Arrest warrants issued for 2 suspects in Philadelphia mass shooting: Prosecutor
At least two suspects in a mass shooting Saturday night Philadelphia are expected to be charged as early as Monday afternoon, according to prosecutors.
2 months ago
4 months ago
Mask whiplash strikes Philly amid changing rules across US
People in Philadelphia can be excused if they feel a sense of whiplash as the city abandons its indoor mask mandate just days after becoming the first U.S. metropolis to reimpose compulsory masking
4 months ago
8 months ago
5 suspects in custody after carjacking lawmaker
Authorities said congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon’s car was taken from her at gunpoint in Philadelphia. The car was found in Delaware, and she was not physically hurt in the incident.
8 months ago
10 months ago
Philadelphia-area transit union authorized to call strike
They could strike next month if an agreement isn’t reached on a new contract.
10 months ago
1 year ago
Gun violence continues in Philadelphia after 11 shot in 24 hours
Gun violence in Philadelphia was prominent over the weekend after 11 people were shot in a 24-hour period, according to police.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Gunfire kills 1, wounds 5 at illegal Philadelphia gathering
At least 150 people fled for their lives, Police Commissioner Outlaw said.
1 year ago
2 years ago
Off-duty Philadelphia police officer under investigation for DUI after driving car into occupied house
Off-duty Philadelphia police officer under investigation for DUI after driving car into occupied house
2 years ago
2 years ago
Philadelphia police evade gunfire to rescue victims as bullets fly at large block party
Five people were injured, including three teenagers.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Alleged hit man charged with killing 4 in 'wanton, violent crimes,' says Philadelphia DA
An alleged "contract killer" has been charged with four counts of murder that took place in 2018 and 2019, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Ex-mayor calls for city apology in fatal 1985 bombing
He was mayor when police dropped a bomb on a row house that killed 11 people.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Police chase stolen ambulance in Philadelphia, nab driver
It was not immediately clear how the man got hold of the emergency vehicle.
2 years ago
3 years ago
New Philadelphia police chief starts amid surge in homicides
She faces calls for action to address alleged racism and gender discrimination.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Marchers in Philadelphia's Mummers Parade accused of wearing blackface
Two men were accused of wearing blackface at the annual Mummers Parade in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Danielle Outlaw becomes Philadelphia's 1st black woman police commissioner amid city's recent police scandals
“It’s not us versus them,” Philadelphia’s first black female police commissioner, Danielle Outlaw, said at a press conference on Monday.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Politician 'stunned' by shootings of 2-year-old, 11-month-old looks to combat Philadelphia violence
A 2-year-old girl was shot dead in her home less than 24 hours after an 11-month-old boy was shot and critically injured while in a car.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Fire at large garage prompts Philadelphia school evacuation
Raging fire destroys large car garage in West Philadelphia and forces nearby high school, day care to evacuate
3 years ago
3 years ago
2-year-old shot dead in Philadelphia day after 11-month-old survives being shot 4 times
A 2-year-old child was shot and killed one day after an 11-month-old was shot four times.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Strip down, saddle up: Naked bikers hit Philadelphia streets
Strip down, saddle up: Hundreds of naked bicyclists take to Philadelphia's streets for annual ride promoting positive body image
3 years ago
3 years ago
Strip down, saddle up: Naked bikers hit Philadelphia streets
Annual naked ride is held to promote positive body image.
3 years ago
3 years ago
'Extensive' probe into Philadelphia police standoff to take months
Six offers were shot in Wednesday's hours-long standoff in Philadelphia. All survived.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Philadelphia police shooting suspect charged
The suspected gunman who unleashed a torrent of bullets at Philadelphia police while barricaded indoors was charged Saturday with attempted murder, court records show.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Suspected shooter in Philadelphia standoff charged with attempted murder
Maurice Hill, the suspected shooter in the Philadelphia shootout, was charged with attempted murder.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Philadelphia standoff suspect charged with attempted murder
Man accused of barricading himself in a Philadelphia row house, shooting 6 cops.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Man scales outside of 19-floor apartment building to escape fire in Philadelphia
A man scaled down the outside of a 19-floor building to escape a fire Thursday night in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Police: 5 shot, wounded in Philadelphia ambush by 3 teens
The teen suspects were estimated at no more than 15 years old.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Philadelphia police chief inspector's son, 20, shot dead: 'Our hearts are broken'
Nicholas Flacco, 20, was shot in the chest and died Saturday night.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Historic Philly street closed due to danger of collapse
The street is in Philadelphia's historic Independence National Historical Park.
3 years ago
5 years ago
Philly councilman 'expected to fully heal' after being stabbed near his home
A Philadelphia councilman is "expected to fully heal" after he was stabbed during an attempted robbery near his home Wednesday night.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Judge orders prosecutors to charge Amtrak engineer in crash
A Philadelphia judge has ordered prosecutors to criminally charge the speeding Amtrak engineer involved in a derailment that killed eight people and injured about 200.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Index: 2 commuter trains collide near Philadelphia
ABC News' David Muir reports the stories people have been buzzing about.
5 years ago
6 years ago
Philadelphia Transit Strike Comes to an End
The largest city in the battleground state of Pennsylvania will have mass transit running on Election Day.
6 years ago
6 years ago
Philadelphia Gunman Nicholas Glenn Was 'Well Known' to Police, 'Hell-Bent' on Hurting Others
The suspect in the shooting rampage has been identified as Nicholas Glenn.
6 years ago