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Suspected porch pirate caught on camera in Queen Village
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (82+ words) PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are looking for a suspected porch pirate. A man was caught on camera stealing packages from the front of a Queen Village home. Police say it happened around 2 p. m. Monday. Investigators say the man first scouted the…...
911 dispatchers honored by Philadelphia Fire Department for their commitment to the community
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (63+ words) PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- This weeks is National Public Safety Telecommunicators week. And to mark the occasion, the Philadelphia Fire Department honored two 911 dispatchers on Wednesday. John Walsh and Katreese Floyd were recognized by Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson for their commitment to…...
Woman stabbed during altercation at Willow Grove Park Mall; 1 man in custody
13+ min ago (147+ words) WILLOW GROVE, Pa. (WPVI) -- An investigation is underway after a woman was stabbed during an altercation at the Willow Grove Park Mall on Wednesday afternoon. Police told Action News that a group of women and a man became involved in…...
Maintenance tips for firing up the grill after a long winter
6+ hour, 29+ min ago (390+ words) If you haven't fired up your grill since last summer, now's the time to give it some attention. Consumer Reports says a little maintenance before grilling season can help your grill run better, last longer and, most importantly, stay safe…...
Delaware college student creates inclusive gym spaces for those with disabilities
6+ hour, 29+ min ago (272+ words) 6abc Philadelphia Delaware college student creates inclusive gym spaces for those with disabilities NEWARK, Delaware (WPVI) -- When 19-year-old Owen Mathias isn't going to class at University of Delaware, he's in the gym making a difference for young adults with disabilities. His…...
Catholic school students pack donation bags for local charities
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (116+ words) 6abc Philadelphia Catholic school students pack donation bags for local charities LANSDALE, Pa. (WPVI) -- Hundreds of students from Catholic schools in Montgomery County took part in a community service event on Wednesday. Elementary, middle and high school students helped package 1, 500 bags…...
World Cup tailgating ban? FIFA fights back against report as Philadelphia gears up for matches
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (112+ words) PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- FIFA is fighting back against a report claiming that it will ban tailgating at stadiums holding matches for the 2026 World Cup. This comes as Philadelphia prepares to host several games this summer. In a statement, the organization says…...
2 men, woman arrested for stabbing and assault at Showboat Resort in Atlantic City
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (221+ words) ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. (WPVI) -- Two men and a woman have been arrested following a stabbing and assault earlier this month at the Showboat Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The suspects were identified on Wednesday as 31-year-old Kiandre Harris of Glen…...
Philadelphia police officers surround East Oak Lane home with barricaded man inside
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (85+ words) PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Multiple police officers have surrounded a home amid a standoff in the East Oak Lane section of Philadelphia. Authorities say a man barricaded himself inside a residence in the 7000 block of Old York Road on Wednesday morning. Video…...
Suspects wanted for robbery at Dollar General store in Philadelphia's Burholme section
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (92+ words) PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects who robbed a Dollar General store in the city's Burholme section. It happened on April 11 around 12: 20 p. m. at the store on the 9700 block of Oxford Avenue. Authorities say the two men walked…...