Port Richmond
Political T-Shirt Worn At Port Richmond High School Stirs Up Controversy
Sam Pawlucy may not be old enough to vote but unlike many undecided, this 16-year-old high school sophomore knows exactly who’d she vote for.
Shooting, Stabbing Takes 2 Lives In Northeast, Northwest Philadelphia
Authorities say a shooting and a stabbing claimed two more lives in Philadelphia overnight.
Philadelphia Police Report Man beaten To Death With Crowbar In Port Richmond
Police say no arrests have been made in the death of a man beaten in the head with a crowbar in Northeast Philadelphia.
Kensington Fire Causes $1M In Damage To Antique Cars
Eighteen antique cars worth an estimated $1 million dollars were either damaged or destroyed in a building fire in Kensington Wednesday morning.
Crews Battle 2-Alarm Fire In Port Richmond
A two-alarm fire broke out at a vacant building in the city’s Port Richmond neighborhood Sunday afternoon.
Arrest Made In Fatal Port Richmond Shooting
Philadelphia police made an arrest in a fatal shooting in the Port Richmond section of the city Saturday afternoon.
Emotions Run High As Philadelphia Cop Gets Life Sentence For Murdering Neighbor
Frank Tepper’s arms were folded in front of him as the sister, mother, and then father of 21-year-old victim William Panas Jr. each took the stand to read impact statements, expressing their great loss.
Local Bakery Cooks Up Treats For Easter And Passover
It’s a busy time for Classic Cake. The Port Richmond baking company is preparing holiday goodies for Easter and for Passover.
Philadelphia Man Arrested On Terrorism Charges For Supporting Islamic Jihad
According to the Department of Justice, a 45-year-old Philadelphia man was arrested Thursday morning and charged with conspiracy to fund a terrorist organization.
NJ Man Pleads Not Guilty To Fraud, Says He’s Not A ‘Slumlord’
A Glassboro, NJ man has pleaded not guilty to a multi-million dollar loan fraud linked to hundreds of low income properties in Kensington and Port Richmond.
Victim Of Port Richmond Cinder Block Attack Speaks Out
A vicious attack was caught on tape and police need your help identifying the attacker. At least one person was knocked out by a cinder block during a nasty brawl
Daughter Says Father, Philadelphia Cop Charged With Murder, Was Defending Himself
Felicia Tepper, 19, today told the jury that her father, Frank Tepper, an off-duty Philadelphia police officer, had tried to be a peacemaker during a confrontation outside their home.
Port Richmond IHOP Closed After Possible Arson
No breakfast will be served at a Port Richmond IHOP this morning, because of a small but suspicious fire early this morning.
Acting Workshops in Port Richmond Address Real-World Problem of Bullying
(Actress:) “What do you mean, you get bullied all the time?”
Students, Parents Rally At Basilica To Save A Port Richmond Catholic School
Chanting “Save our school,” about a dozen parents and thirty students from the St. George School in Port Richmond gathered at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul to protest the archdiocese’s decision to close the school.
