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Police Investigate ‘Inappropriate Touching’ Incident At West Philadelphia Elementary School

Police are investigating an incident involving “inappropriate touching” at an elementary school in West Philadelphia.

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Delanco, New Jersey Police Officer Shot In Leg During Struggle

Authorities in Burlington County confirm a Delanco police officer was shot in the leg early Tuesday morning while responding to a call about a disorderly person.

2013/05/14

Two Arrested After Strong-arm Robbery In Lambertville

Police say they received a call about an attempted purse-snatch on Bridge Street shortly before 9 a.m.

2013/05/07

A 34-year-old man was shot on Lawrence Court in Society Hill. (Credit: Jim Melwert)

Police: Suspects In Society Hill Shooting Stole Victim’s iPhone

The latest in a handful of shootings in one of the nicest parts of the city, this happened on Lawrence Court, near 4th and Pine in Society Hill around 10 o’clock last night.

2013/04/30

(The image below was designed by students from Pepper Elementary School in Southwest Philadelphia when asked to describe their vision of peace in Philadelphia. Credit: Provided by Physicians for Social Responsibility)

Hundreds Expected To Lace Up For Annual Legs Against Arms 5K

Hundreds are expected to lace up to take a stand against violence and participate in the annual Legs Against Arms 5K run on Sunday.

2013/04/27

1 of 2 Boston Bombing Suspects Dead; Intense Manhunt Continues For ‘White Hat’ Suspect

Two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing killed an MIT police officer, injured a transit officer in a firefight and threw explosive devices at police during their getaway attempt in a long night of violence that left one of them dead and another still at large Friday, authorities said as the manhunt intensified for a young man described as a dangerous terrorist.

2013/04/19

2 Dead, 3 Critical After Violent Night In Philadelphia

Police are investigating a series of shootings and other crime that occurred throughout Philadelphia overnight.

2013/04/14

New County Police Officers Begin Training On Camden City Streets

Two dozen officers from the Camden County Metro Division are now learning from former Camden City officers who know the streets, says Freeholder Director Lou Cappelli.

2013/04/08

Allentown Police Investigate Stabbing Of High School Student

Police are searching for suspects wanted in connection to the stabbing of a high school student in Allentown.

2013/04/05

Police Search For Rite Aid Robbery Suspects

Police are searching for two suspects who held up a Rite Aid in Cheltenham Township early Tuesday morning.

2013/04/02

Police ID Victim, Shooter In Murder-Suicide At Spring Garden High-Rise

Investigators say a husband fatally shot his wife inside their Center City high-rise apartment before turning the gun on himself and taking his own life.

2013/04/01