Category: Philadelphia

Wawa Closes Several Stores in Crime-Ridden Philadelphia Over Safety Reasons

Wawa officially closed two of its locations in Philadelphia permanently because of safety concerns amid an uptick in crime in the city, the company announced. In a statement to FOX29, the popular Pennsylvania-headquartered chain of gas and convenience stores said two Center City neighborhood stores located at 12th and Market and 19th and Market will…


Hearing Held in Lawsuit to Halt Philadelphia’s Funding for Abortions

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—A public hearing in a lawsuit to block the use of taxpayer money for abortions was held on Friday, Oct. 14, at the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. The suit was filed by the Thomas More Society on behalf of Philadelphia residents. It seeks to block the city’s half-million dollar donation to the Abortion…


Eagles Improve to 6–0, Hurts Key in 26–17 Win Over Cowboys

PHILADELPHIA—The Eagles closed out another familiar outcome—their latest victory as they roll unbeaten into an off week—with a recognizable tune: “Dancing On My Own.” Yes, the Eagles borrowed the signature anthem for the Philadelphia Phillies that they’ve blasted in the clubhouse on their way toward a spot in the National League Championship Series. It’s a…


2 in Custody, 2 Sought in Fatal Shooting Outside High School

PHILADELPHIA—Police have named two more juvenile suspects in last month’s ambush shooting outside a Philadelphia high school that killed a 14-year-old and wounded four other teenagers after a football scrimmage. Police said they took a 17-year-old was into custody and are seeking a 15-year-old in the Sept. 27 shooting outside of Roxborough High School. Authorities…


Biden Defends Hunter on Possible Charges; Millions May Still Be Eligible for Stimulus Payment | NTD News Today

President Biden on Tuesday said he has “great confidence” in his son. The president defended Hunter Biden over allegations that he lied on a background check before buying a handgun in 2018. Millions of Americans may have missed their COVID-19 stimulus payments — and are still eligible. But a new report says time is running…


3 Officers Injured, Suspect Killed in Philadelphia Shooting

PHILADELPHIA—Three Philadelphia police officers were shot and wounded at a home and a suspect was killed early Wednesday when a SWAT team tried to arrest a man wanted on a homicide charge, police said. The shooting occurred around 6:30 a.m., soon after officers tried to serve a warrant in North Philadelphia, said First Deputy Commissioner…


Record Crime in Philadelphia Could Throw the Senate to Republicans

Commentary The future of the United States may be decided by the next carjacking in Philadelphia. If there is one butterfly that could cause a storm in U.S. politics, it is a crime in swing states like Pennsylvania. Last week, the number of carjackings in the City of Brotherly Love reached a record 1,000. Homicides…


Judge Grants Permanent Injunction Against Philadelphia Mayor’s Ban on Guns in City Recreation Facilities

A Philadelphia judge on Monday blocked the city from banning guns at parks and recreation facilities after a gun rights lobbying group argued that the city does not have authority to do so. Judge Joshua H. Roberts of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas issued a permanent injunction (pdf) against the ban and permanently enjoined the city against enforcing the directive. Philadelphia Mayor…


Cardinals Clinch NL Central Title by Beating Brewers 6–2

MILWAUKEE—The St. Louis Cardinals finally separated themselves from the Milwaukee Brewers in early August after chasing them for much of the season. They haven’t looked back since, turning what had been a nip-and-tuck NL Central race into something of a runaway. MVP contender Paul Goldschmidt went 2 for 4 with a pair of RBIs as…


Teen Killed, 4 Wounded in Shooting After Football Scrimmage

PHILADELPHIA—A 14-year-old youth was killed and four other students wounded in a shooting near a northwest Philadelphia high school athletic field after a football scrimmage, authorities said. Police said players were walking off the field behind Roxborough High School after a scrimmage involving three schools when at least two people opened fire shortly after 4:30…