Crime
I Just Can’t Even With Jezebel Anymore
I remember back in the olden days when I first met Jezebel, the distaff online blog of the mighty Gawker empire. It was like stumbling […]
Jersey Lawmakers Call for Review of Ray Rice Case
New Jersey lawmakers are calling for a review of a prosecutor’s actions — and possibly changes to state law — to discover why suspended NFL […]
WATCH: Burglar in Ridiculous Disguise Steals From Center City Deli
On September 5th in the early morning, police say, a man gained entry into the Latimer Deli through a hole in the drywall after going through […]
Brady Center Sues Gun Shop Over Officer’s Death
The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence has filed a lawsuit against a gun shop it says irresponsibly sold the firearm used to kill a […]
Pennsylvania Woman Going to Jail Over Abortion Pills
In cheery news from the western part of our great state, a 36-year-old mom has been sentenced to a year to 18 months in prison […]
WATCH: Two Young Women Lead a Liquor Store Beatdown
Watching this video, it seems like a critical piece of story is missing:
It Is Perfectly Legal to Kill and Eat Dogs and Cats In Pennsylvania
You’ve probably been doing most of your dog and cat eating in secret, ashamed to admit that as much as your pet Fido or Chloe […]
Up to 190 Years In Prison for Counterfeit Sports Jerseys
On Thursday, the United States Attorney in Philadelphia filed an indictment (below) charging a father and his son with illegally importing counterfeit sports jerseys from […]
Second Sex Trafficker Gets 22-Year Sentence
You may recall the rapper “King Kobra” — real name Rahim McIntyre — who was sentenced two weeks ago to 22 years in prison on […]
NYT: Camden Is Reviving Under New Police Force
Words that feel weird to write or say, because they’re so rare: We have some … good news? … for Camden. Yes, that’s it: Good […]
Fake Cops Rob Fishtown Business of $87,700
Two men posing as police officers robbed a Fishtown food distribution center on Wednesday, getting away with $87,700 in cash. Employees heard a knock on […]
Fatal Shooting Leads to North Philly Rowhome Collapse
A fatal shooting led to the partial collapse of a North Philadelphia rowhome sometime before midnight, police said. The shooting and collapse took place on […]
Police: “Drug Nexus” Behind Abductions, Brutal Murders
It wasn’t random. Police say a “drug nexus” was behind the abduction and stabbing of three men early Wednesday. All three were dumped into the […]
Mom Testifies About Abduction of Daughter From Philly School
The mother of a girl kidnapped from a Philadelphia school in 2013 testified today in the trial of the woman accused of committing the crime. Christina […]
Former Aide to Chaka Fattah Admits Role in Diverting Campaign Funds
Here’s what we know: Gregory Naylor, the former chief of staff to Congressman Chaka Fattah, today in federal court admitted diverting federal campaign funds to […]