Philadelphia

Two men are accused of distracting someone in a Center City building to steal his wallet and use his credit cards, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.

The Philadelphia Police Department released surveillance video of suspects who are wanted in connection to a dog being stolen from a woman inside a Port Richmond Target. 

Philadelphia police are asking for the public’s help in identifying four suspects who they said stole a dog from a Target in the city’s Port Richmond neighborhood.

The School District of Philadelphia is about to begin a series of public input sessions to create a facilities plan that could see schools closed, renovated or repurposed in an effort to improve academic achievement.

School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington spoke to NBC10 about what could happen to some of the aging buildings where students are learning.

After several home burglaries over the recent holiday, officials in Lower Merion Township and Media are seeking a man who was spotted on surveillance footage wearing red gloves during break-ins.

On Monday, Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker and Susan Slawson, commissioner of Parks and Rec. Dept., detailed, what they called, a “historic $3 million” investment into programs aimed at violence prevention.

The Pennsylvania SPCA says the dog that was shot in the head is recovering and is asking for the public’s help identifying who is responsible. Maverick was shot in the head and was left with a head tilt and trauma to his brain.

During the last day of public testimony about the proposed Sixers arena to City Council, over a hundred people spoke for and against the arena, but the majority were against it. NBC10’s Johnny Archer has what was said at the meeting.

As the cold air blankets the region, one teenager is still fulfilling his mission to keep the homeless warm. For six years, 15-year-old Declan Cassidy has collected thousands of socks to give to those living on the street as part of his organization, “Socks for the Streets.” NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville shares his story.

While SEPTA riders said they understand the price increase, they don’t think they benefit from it when it comes to the quality of their service. From cleanliness to technical glitches with the key cards to fare evaders, NBC10’s Leah Uko spoke with riders.

Mayor Cherelle Parker launched her twice a week trash collection program in South Philadelphia and Center City as a way to put an end to the illegal dumping problem plaguing the city. NBC10’s Frances Wang has the details and what city leaders had to say.

The PSPCA’s Law Enforcement team is searching for the suspect or suspects responsible for shooting a dog in the head in Southwest Philadelphia on Wednesday, Nov. 20. 

A dog named Maverick was found injured and helpless, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He is now recovering at the PSPCA’s Main Line Animal Rescue. There is an investigation into the shooting.

Kathryn Ott Lovell chats with Philly Live’s Shelia Watko about all the fun to be had during the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation’s festival paying tribute to all things “Rocky.”

NBC10’s Frances Wang reports from the Point Breeze neighborhood Monday as the new twice-a-week trash collection program is launched in certain parts of Philadelphia.

A hearing on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, could offer the final chance for public input on the proposal to bring a new $1.3 billion arena to Center City Philadelphia before the plan is voted on by City Council.

A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and burying her body in a shallow grave inside a park in Northeast Philadelphia last month.

On Monday night, Dec. 2, 2024, City Council will offer members of the public, what could be, a final chance to speak out on the proposal before the plan heads to a vote.

Police officials said officers took several people into custody and wrote citations as they broke up car meetups in Northeast Philadelphia and Kensington on Sunday night.