Good Samaritan

Good Samaritan Rescues Stranger From SEPTA Tracks In North Philadelphia

By Natasha Brown PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A Good Samaritan jumped onto subway tracks to save a man who accidentally fell off a platform Thursday afternoon in North Philadelphia. The incident occurred at about 12:45 p.m. […]

2013/03/28

EXCLUSIVE: Humble Good Samaritan Speaks About Rescue Attempt In Schuylkill River

A car plunges into the Schuylkill River, and police say two Good Samaritans risked their own lives to help.

2013/03/19

Police: Good Samaritan Catches Purse Snatcher In Cherry Hill

Police say a Good Samaritan stopped a suspect after he snatched a woman’s purse.

2013/03/06

Good Samaritan Rescues Elderly Woman From Burning Home In Chester

An elderly woman was rescued from her burning home in Chester, Delaware County by a good samaritan on Sunday night.

2012/05/27

Good Samaritan Saves 2-Year-Old From Hit-Run Driver In SW Philadelphia

The family of a young child in Southwest Philadelphia are praising a Good Samaritan who risked bodily harm while saving the little girl from a hit and run driver.

2011/08/18

Corbett To Sign ‘Good Samaritan’ Bill

Governor Corbett is expected to sign a bill on his desk that would encourage youths involved in underage drinking incidents to “do the right thing” when a friend experiences distress from too much alcohol.

2011/07/05

Officer Dies After Car Plunges Into Schuylkill River

An off-duty Philadelphia police sergeant rescued by Good Samaritans after his car crashed into the Schuylkill River on Tuesday afternoon has died.

2011/05/31

Pa. Senate Passes Bill Aimed At Saving The Lives Of Underage Drinkers

The Pennsylvania Senate has passed and sent to the House a bill designed to save the lives of minors involved in excess drinking.

2011/05/29

Good Samaritan Helps NE Philadelphia Man Who Tackled NY Serial Killer

Joseph Lozito waited to return a phone call from his Good Samaritan, because it was so emotional. He knew his voice immediately, but was now grateful to know his name. After hello, the first words Alfred Douglas heard were, “I owe you my life.”

2011/02/17