Philly Crime

Pennsylvania state police trooper pleads guilty to using work computer to create AI-generated pornography Stephen M. Kamnik, a former Pennsylvania State Police corporal, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including creating AI-generated pornography, possessing child sexual abuse material, and secretly filming women. The charges stem from years of misconduct, during which Kamnik abused law enforcement […]

Two men steal 96 bananas from a Wawa In a bizarre theft, two men stole 96 bananas from a Wawa convenience store in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, over the weekend. The suspects fled the scene in a black Hyundai Santa Cruz, but Hatboro police quickly identified them after releasing surveillance footage. The so-called “banana bandits” admitted to […]

The West Philadelphia music venue, World Stage—formerly known as World Cafe Live—was shut down on Saturday evening following a raid by Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement officers. The raid, which occurred before a scheduled performance by the Grateful Dead tribute band Box of Rain, resulted in the arrest of three bartenders and a manager […]

Parents Charged after Wolf Grabs 17 mo. Old at Zoo America A family outing turned into a terrifying ordeal at Hersheypark’s ZooAmerica in Pennsylvania. A 17-month-old toddler was grabbed by a gray wolf after wandering into a restricted area near the animal’s enclosure. Authorities report that the toddler managed to bypass primary physical barriers, entering […]

19-year-old facing charges for unauthorized car meetup in Gloucester County A 19-year-old man is facing charges for organizing an unauthorized car meetup in Washington Township, New Jersey. The event, held on March 14 in a Kohl’s parking lot, drew a large crowd and sparked complaints about racing, loud music, and even a hit-and-run incident on […]

PA Supreme Court Strikes Down Mandatory Life for Felony Murder The Pennsylvania Supreme Court officially struck down the state’s law requiring mandatory life without parole for all felony murder convictions. In a historic decision on Thursday, the court ruled that this harsh practice violates the Pennsylvania Constitution’s protection against cruel punishment. Understanding the Historic Ruling […]

News of LGP QUA's homicide has sent shockwaves throughout the city. Notable Philly figures shared their heartfelt sentiments via social media

Tyyon Bates was arrested on Monday, March 31, 2025, on the 4900 block of North 17th Street. Officials are charging Bates with murder

Joe Callahan, director of the Portals Organization, believes they have narrowed down three potential locations for the portal's new home.

First detected in Philadelphia in June 2024, a study conducted by Columbia University concluded that Philly's Street Fentanyl Contains BTMPS.