PHILADELPHIA, PA – A woman accused of shooting a baby and his parents at close range, hitting the child in the leg, has been arrested. Authorities say the harrowing incident, captured on video, was sparked by an unresolved $100 drug debt. Dominique Billups, 28, was taken into custody on Friday, just hours after police released a chilling video of the attack. The footage allegedly shows Billups approaching the family outside a residence on the 4000 …
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Three men were tragically killed in a mass shooting at a party in West Philadelphia, with at least six others wounded in the early morning incident. The shooting occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday during a gathering attended by over 100 people near the intersection of Alden Street and Girard Avenue in West Philadelphia. According to police officials, the incident involved an exchange of gunfire between multiple parties. One of the victims, …
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Authorities are currently investigating a shooting incident in North Philadelphia that resulted in a two-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl being hospitalized on Thursday night. The victims were found with gunshot wounds on the 1300 block of N. 11th Street around 8:41 p.m. The toddler sustained two gunshot wounds to the leg, while the teenage girl was shot once in the leg, according to the police. Both victims are reported to be …
Philadelphia city employees represented by labor unions are pushing back against Mayor Cherelle Parker’s mandate for full-time office work. The unions, including District Council 47 of The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, filed a lawsuit claiming that the requirement violates their contract and will harm city workers. This lawsuit comes after negotiations for remote work arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The lawsuit, filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, …
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Numerous travelers faced chaos and frustration at Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday as dozens of flights were canceled and delayed. The majority of these disrupted flights were attributed to American Airlines, leaving many passengers stranded and forced to spend the night on the airport floor due to the unexpected disruptions. Inclement weather on Sunday evening exacerbated the situation, but the root cause of the widespread flight disruptions seemed to stem primarily from …
Philadelphia, PA – Travelers at Philadelphia International Airport encountered frustration on Monday morning due to flight delays causing luggage pile-ups and long lines. Passengers scheduled to fly with American Airlines expressed their disappointment to local news about waiting for hours as flights were continuously delayed or canceled. A traveler from Croatia shared her disappointment with the experience, stating how it had negatively impacted her excitement to visit America. According to an airport representative, there was …
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Philadelphia police officer is in critical condition after being shot in the neck during a traffic stop on Saturday evening, according to city officials. The 31-year-old officer, described as a devoted husband and father, is currently on life support at Temple University Hospital, Mayor Cherelle Parker confirmed to reporters outside the facility. “As your mayor, it is not lost on me that today a husband, a father, and a son met …
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 16-year-old girl was among seven individuals injured in a shooting incident in Philadelphia on Wednesday evening. Authorities believe the attack was targeted, as gunmen opened fire on a crowd gathered on North Bambrey Street. The shooting occurred around 6:15 p.m., and the suspects fled the scene immediately after the incident, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. “The gunmen deliberately aimed at the crowd, and it seems likely that someone within the …
Los Angeles, California – Authorities in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and New York City made a significant breakthrough by arresting eight individuals suspected of having ties to ISIS. The suspects, originally from Tajikistan, entered the United States through the southern border in 2023. Sources revealed that these individuals were vetted upon entry, with no national security concerns raised at the time. However, recent investigations uncovered potential links to ISIS-K, heightening concerns over national security and terrorism …
Philadelphia, PA – The owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, Jeffrey Lurie, is reportedly considering the sale of a minority stake in the NFL team. Rumors surrounding Lurie’s potential decision have sparked interest among fans and analysts alike. Lurie’s exploration of selling part of his ownership in the Eagles comes as a surprise to many, given his long-standing involvement with the team. The potential sale could have significant implications for the future of the franchise and …