Men Arrested At Philadelphia Starbucks Speak Out; Police Commissioner Apologizes
Commissioner Richard Ross said he was taking responsibility for making the incident "worse," after initially saying officers did nothing wrong.
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1 Person Dies After Southwest Jet With Blown Engine Makes Emergency Landing
Seven other people were treated for injuries when the flight from New York, bound for Dallas, was forced to land in Philadelphia. Federal investigators say a fan blade separated from the engine.
Starbucks Closing 8,000 Stores For An Afternoon, For Racial-Bias Education
Last week, two black men were arrested at a Starbucks in Philadelphia, where they were quietly waiting to meet someone. Starbucks has apologized and has now announced a training on May 29.
Eagles Parade: Philly Celebrates Its Super Bowl Win As Only Philly Can
The line at the Wawa near the Rocky steps stretched around the block by 6 a.m.
The Philadelphia Obituary Project Chronicles Lives Lost To Violence
A new project is attempting to write an obituary of every homicide victim in Philadelphia, just as the city grapples with a spike in murders. The aim is to put human faces to the grim statistic.
What's Next For 'Safe Injection' Sites In Philadelphia?
Philadelphia officials gave the OK to establishing safe injection sites for drug users. But it's unclear where the sites would be located and who would fund and operate them.
Desperate Cities Consider 'Safe Injection' Sites For Opioid Users
Opioids were a main driver in roughly 1,200 drug overdose deaths in Philadelphia last year. That's four times the city's murder rate. It's time, some officials say, to supervise, not criminalize.
Philadelphia Horse-Drawn Carriage Company Shuts Down After Abuse Allegations
City inspectors found violations of building codes and animal welfare laws. The horses will be sent to a sanctuary. A second company still offers carriage rides.
Homeless Good Samaritan Is Homeless No Longer
A woman aided by a homeless man on an interstate exit ramp late one night raises almost $400,000 to say thank you. He's bought himself a home.
20 Injured As Massive Fire Tears Through Senior Living Center Near Philadelphia
At least 132 people were evacuated from the facility as the blaze spread quickly to multiple buildings. The fire seems to have started in a unit for residents with memory problems.