Crime
Schuylkill River Body ID’d As Shark Tank Hopeful
Local authorities have identified a gunshot wound victim pulled from the Schuylkill River last week as a Philadelphia area entrepreneur who once appeared on an […]
Philly Sex Offender Sues Big Tobacco for $50 Million
We here at Philly Mag see a lot of personal injury lawsuits rolling through the local courts, but we don’t remember the last time we […]
Jogger Says No One Helped as Teens Attacked Her on Schuylkill River Trail
A South Philadelphia woman says she was attacked by a group of teens on the Schuylkill River Trail on Tuesday night — and that none […]
Bucks County Deputy Sheriff Accused of Indecent Exposure, Lewd Conduct
A Bucks County deputy sheriff has been charged with indecent exposure, open lewdness, and disorderly conduct after two women told authorities that he exposed himself […]
Disgraced Drexel Neurologist Slapped With Slew of Sex Crime Charges
The former head of Drexel University’s Department of Neurology faces a slew of sex crime charges after several former patients alleged that he had touched […]
N.J. Man Accused of Abandoning Dying Son After Fleeing Police, Crashing Car
Bail has been set at a steep $5 million for a New Jersey man accused of abandoning his toddler in a car crash that killed the two-year-old. The […]
South Jersey Woman Accused of Killing Boyfriend With Two Frying Pans
Authorities in New Jersey have announced the arrest of a 33-year-old Camden County woman on murder charges after her boyfriend succumbed to brain injuries sustained […]
Police Arrest Man in Shooting of a 6-Year-Old
Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with a shooting on a residential block in North Philadelphia last week that left a six-year-old boy […]
Center City Realtor Charged With Murdering Her Boyfriend in Fishtown
A 37-year-old Center City realtor has been charged with murdering her boyfriend in Fishtown earlier this week. Jeanette B. Wakefield, of the 1000 block of […]
Man Stabbed to Death Outside Free Library in Center City
This is a developing news story. Check back for more information. A man was stabbed to death on Friday morning outside the Free Library of […]
Why You Shouldn’t Be So Quick to Judge Philly ‘Scrappers’ Digging for Trash
“Did someone catch him doing it? If so did they break his hands? I sure hope so.” “There are soooo many lately.” “He’s up too […]
Teen Killed in Crossfire of Germantown Shootout
A 16-year-old boy was killed and three other teens were wounded last night after they were inadvertently caught in the crossfire of either two people […]
Police: Gunman Posing as Pizza Delivery Guy Shoots Mount Airy Man
A gunman posing as a pizza delivery guy shot a man in East Mount Airy after attempting to break into his home on Tuesday, according […]
Accused Child Rapist Mike Tyler Had a Really Bad Day In Court Yesterday
In his former life, Queen Village resident Mike Tyler was a well-known Philly guitarist who reportedly played with everyone from Pearl Jam to Prince to […]
Man Wanted for Shooting Ex’s Mom Found Dead in Wawa Parking Lot
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. A Montgomery County man wanted for allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend’s mom was found dead on Monday. […]