terrorism
Delco Exchange Student Pleads Guilty to Making Terroristic Threats
An 18-year-old exchange student at a Catholic high school in Upper Darby who was found to have a military vest and ammunition at his residence […]
Military Vest, Other Items in Student’s Home Were “Halloween Outfit,” Says Lawyer
This is a developing story and may be updated at any time. Police in Delaware County have arrested an 18-year-old exchange student who they say threatened […]
Philly Woman Gets 8 Years in Prison For Trying to Join ISIS
A 33-year-old mother of two from North Philly has been sentenced to eight years in prison for communicating with and supporting Islamic State fighters online. […]
Philly to Hold Vigil for Manchester Terrorist Attack Victims
Following a horrific terrorist attack that left 22 people dead and at least 59 wounded in Manchester, England last night, two Philly groups with connections […]
Feds: Jersey Shore Man Tried to Build a Bomb to Support ISIS
An Ocean County, N.J. man has been charged with trying to build a pressure-cooker bomb to support the Islamic State. Federal prosecutors say 20-year-old Gregory Lepsky […]
OPINION: The Painfully Obvious Lesson of the Latest London Terror Attack
Last week’s deadly attack in London by Islamic radical Khalid Masood — in which he drove into crowds of pedestrians on Westminster Bridge and then […]
Philly Cop Shooting on Trump’s List of “Under-Reported” Attacks
Following a meeting yesterday during which President Donald Trump accused media outlets of failing to properly publicize terrorist attacks, the White House listed 78 incidents that it claims were “under-reported” […]
Former Sixer Dikembe Mutombo Was in Brussels Airport at Time of Attack
Hall of Fame NBA player and former Philadelphia 76er Dikembe Mutombo was inside the airport in Brussels where deadly terrorist attacks killed 31 people on Tuesday. The […]
Report: Former Penn State Basketball Player Detained on Suspicion of Terrorism
A former Penn State basketball player was reportedly detained on suspicion of terrorism as he tried to join his new team in France, his European […]
In Advance of Pope Visit, Philly Demonstrates “Mass Casualty” Response
What would happen if a terrorist detonated a chemical weapon in Philadelphia? It’s a terrifying thought but, with the pope’s visit just two months away, […]
Company Targeted in France Terror Attack Based in Allentown
The site of France’s second terrorist attack in six months is a factory owned by a company in Allentown, Pa. On Friday morning, a suspected […]
Texas “Muhammad Art Exhibit” Sponsored by Group Behind Anti-Islam SEPTA Ads
The same group that sponsored an anti-Islam ad campaign on SEPTA buses last month also sponsored the Texas “art show” where two suspects were killed […]
Council Member Honors, Then Denounces, Palestinian Official
Council Member Maria Quinones-Sanchez has condemned a Palestinian official who allegedly supports terrorism — but only after honoring that official with a Citation of Honor […]
Nutter: Congressional Republicans “Are Almost Acting Like ISIS”
If Congress doesn’t act by February 27th, funding for the Department of Homeland Security will run out. Mayor Nutter says that would undermine the national security […]