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Ongoing I-95 Roadwork Has Many Area Commuters Turning To Public Transportation

The continuing roadwork on I-95 south in Northeast Philadelphia is a massive headache to motorists, and that has many looking for alternatives.

2013/05/16

Multi-Vehicle Crash On NB I-95 Near Cottman Avenue

State polie say it was caused by a disabled vehicle in the right lane.

2013/01/26

(Members of the family of slain Philadelphia police officer Stephen Liczbinski pose with area politicians under a sign erected in Liczbinski's honor. Credit: Paul Kurtz)

Sign Honoring Slain Cop Stephen Liczbinski Erected in NE Philadelphia

The fallen Philadelphia police officer is being memorialized along a stretch of Cottman Avenue.

2012/10/17

Two Philadelphia Police Officers Involved In Minor Car Accident Saturday

Officials report a red truck and a police transport van were involved in a crash at the intersection of Cottman Avenue and Cottage Street in Mayfair.

2012/07/28

Hundreds Ride In Honor Of Fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Brian Lorenzo

It was a tribute to Highway Patrol Officer Brian Lorenzo and one of the highest honors to give the fallen.

2012/07/11

Philadelphia Man Charged After Allegedly Pointing A Crossbow At Driver

Philadelphia police arrest a man who, in a fit of road rage, allegedly pulled out a crossbow and pointed it at another driver.

2012/07/11

Sister Of Suspect Charged In Philadelphia Officer’s Death Speaks

Eyewitness News was there as Margaret Leck, the mother of John Leck Jr., returned home, Monday afternoon. She returned home with her daughter, who quickly commented on Officer Brian Lorenzo.

2012/07/09

Police ID Driver Charged In Officer Lorenzo’s Death

Philadelphia Police have identified the 48-year-old Levittown man they say is responsible for a tragic crash on I-95 early Sunday morning that killed a Highway Patrol officer who had just gotten done his shift.

2012/07/09

Alleged Drunk Driver Kills Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer On I-95

A veteran Philadelphia highway patrol officer is dead, after his motorcycle was struck by a wrong-way driver on I-95 northbound, early Sunday morning.

2012/07/08

Driver Injured In Single-Car Crash In Mayfair

A driver was hospitalized after a single-car crash in Northeast Philadelphia early Thursday morning.

2012/05/10

Woman Struck By Vehicle In Mayfair Neighborhood

Police are investigating an auto-pedestrian accident in the city’s Mayfair neighborhood.

2012/05/03

(Suspects wanted in robbery of man outside 7-Eleven in Mayfair on April 26, 2012.)

Victim Robbed With Knife Outside Mayfair 7-Eleven

Police are searching for two suspects who used a knife to rob a man outside a convenience store in Northeast Philadelphia.

2012/05/01

Rash Of Tire Slashings Spreads To Oxford Circle

Police in the Northeast are investigating more tire slashings. The latest incident happened on the 1200 block of McKinley Street in Oxford Circle. Authorities say nine vehicles were vandalized overnight.

2012/03/25

FBI, Philadelphia Police Searching For Bank Robbery Suspect

Philadelphia Police and the FBI are searching for the man they say robbed a Citizens Bank Saturday afternoon.

2012/03/10

Tony Danza Hosts Talent Show To Benefit Northeast High School

Northeast High School on Cottman Avenue held a talent show fundraiser Thursday night, featuring the return of a special guest who helped host the show.

2012/02/23