Alongside Colombian pop star Juanes and the Philadelphia Orchestra, Italian classical tenor Andrea Bocelli will be singing for Pope Francis in Philadelphia this September during his US visit. On Tuesday, the World Meeting of Families confirmed the highly-regarded tenor’s upcoming…
Uber Driver Accused of Rape, Kidnapping in Philadelphia
In my god what the hell are people doing news, another Uber driver has been accused of rape and kidnapping, and was apparently not suspended until at least 40 days after the alleged incident occurred – a disturbing wrinkle in…
Charlie Sheen Stands Up For Stiffed Waiter
Since his infamous meltdown in 2011 actor Charlie Sheen has continued to set his own rules. After leaving Two and a Half Men Sheen starred in the FX series Anger Management. Off-screen Sheen has remained unapologetic about his wild lifestyle,…
Three Children Killed During Philadelphia Carjacking
Three children were killed and three adults were injured in Philadelphia Friday after two men carjacked an SUV and crashed it into a fruit stand. Authorities are offering a $110,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the…
Vietnam Vet Robbed, Victim of Philly Home Invasion
A Vietnam vet robbed on Sunday in the Crescentville section of Philadelphia was targeted, according to police in that city. The home invasion took place around 4:00 in the afternoon on the 600 block of Comly Street. The 68-year-old veteran…
Bill Cosby Adds Humor To Lewis Katz’s Memorial
His T-shirt read “Self-Made, Philly Made, Temple Made.” His sweatpants were red, and he hadn’t bothered to shave. Instead of the typical black attire most associated with funerals, Bill Cosby opted to wear a pair of blazing red Temple University…
1805 Letter by Thomas Jefferson For Sale: $35,000
Ever want to own a letter written by Thomas Jefferson? Here’s your chance. The Associated Press reported that the Raab Collection of Philadelphia is selling a letter written by the former president for the low, low price of $35,000. Previously,…
Peephole Shooting Copies Movie Assassination
In a move that seems to be borrowed from a Jean Luc Goddard film, a Philadelphia man was killed by being shot in the face as he peered through the peephole in his door. “According to family members who were…
Peephole Shooting: Man Killed While Looking Through Peephole
Be careful the next time you check to see who is knocking on your door, as a 29-year-old man was shot through the peephole of his Philadelphia home. The victim, whose name hasn’t been released, died from the injuries he…
Marjorie Margolies Gets Campaign Help from Bill Clinton
Marjorie Margolies wants to return to Congress in 2014 and she has a big name behind her: former US President Bill Clinton. Clinton will appear at an April 10 fundraiser luncheon at the Prime Rib restaurant in Philadelphia on behalf…
Snowplow TV Reporter: Wave of Snow ‘Videobombs’ Live Standup
Some snowplows take snowball fighting a little too far. During a live TV coverage Monday morning in Salem County, New Jersey, one of Philadelphia’s local reporters was crushed by a wave of snow. WTXF-TV Fox 29’s Steve Keeley was reporting about the trendy snowstorm…
Justin Timberlake Flips Audience Off
Justin Timberlake has a pretty great sense of humor. It came especially in handy during one of his performances. While making a stop in Philadelphia for his 20/20 Experience tour, the singer was greeted by a not-so-friendly fan. After singing,…
Pennsylvania Turnpike Crash: Two Pileups Injure 30 People
Two pileups occurred during Friday’s rush hour on the Pennsylvania Turnpike right outside of Philadelphia. The icy road-blockage, which affected commuters traveling eastbound near the Route 1 exit, was reported around 8:30 a.m. The traffic jam was nearly five miles…
Michael Young Retires After 14 Years
Michael Young announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Friday afternoon at the Rangers Ball Park in Arlington. Young played for the Texas Rangers from 2000 to 2012. His struggles in the 2012 season led the Rangers to trade…
Philadelphia Phillies Announcers Are Stepping Down
The Phillies have signed a new contract with NBCUniversal and Comcast SportsNet that is supposedly worth $2.5 billion over 25 years. According to the Associated Press, the network has made the decision for broadcaster Chris Wheeler and color analyst Gary…
Philadelphia Is The First City To Ban 3D Printed Guns
The emergence of a 3D printed gun earlier this year added another layer of complexity to the gun control debate that’s embroiled the country since the Sandy Hook shooting. While some have called for the ban of 3D printed guns,…
‘Rocky’ Run Recreated in Philadelphia [VIDEO]
One of the most memorable scenes in movie history is of Rocky Balboa running through the streets (and parks and train tracks) of Philadelphia as people cheer him on in Rocky II. Children begin following him and the music swells…
Philadelphia Explosion Destroys 3 Homes, Injures 8
An explosion in Philadelphia today destroyed three homes and sent at least eight people to the hospital, at least one in critical condition. The explosion happened in a row home in south Philadelphia at around 11 AM. Authorities say that…
Darren Daulton: 2 Brain Tumors Successfully Removed
Former Philadelphia Phillies all-star Darren “Dutch” Daulton has successfully made it through a 7-hour surgery to remove two brain tumors. According to a WPVI report, Daulton was awake and speaking after the surgery on Monday. No complications were reported along…