Police: Driver flees after fatally hitting pedestrian in North Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Voters in Philadelphia are determining who will likely lead the nation's sixth-largest city in a crowded field of Democratic candidates on Tuesday, as the city faces upticks in gun violence and quality-of-life issues that make people feel unsafe.Five front-runner candidates — including former city council members, former city officials and a grocery store franchiser — have sought to differentiate themselves in a tight contest.The Philadelphia race serves as the latest barometer of how residents of some of the nation’s largest cities hope to emerge from the pandemic, which heightened concerns about crime, poverty and inequality. The results have sometimes been tumultuous in other parts of the country, leading to the defeat of the incumbent mayor of Chicago in February and the ouster of San Francisco’s district attorney last year.Philadelphia voters will choose between front-runner candidates including former council members Allan Domb, Helen Gym and Cherelle Parker; former city controller Rebecca Rhynhart; and political outsider and grocer Jeff Brown.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a man has died two weeks after he became the victim of a shooting in Queen Village earlier this month.Shortly before 10 p.m., police responded to the 900 block of South 5th Street for reports of shots fired on May 1.Upon arrival, officers say they located a 35-year-old man who had been shot multiple times in the head and body. MORE HEADLINES Police transported him to Jefferson Hospital where he was initially placed in extremely critical condition.

PHILADELPHIA - If you submitted a mail-in or absentee ballot for the Pennsylvania Primary Election, check to make sure your vote will be counted!The Philadelphia County Board of Elections says 1,400 ballots are at risk of not being counted due to lack of signature or date, or potentially incorrect date, on the declaration envelope.Officials encourage Philadelphia residents with returned ballots to request a replacement ballot at the County Board of Elections Office.RELATED COVERAGE: Pa. Primary Election: Residents casting votes for Philadelphia mayor, 2 state house seatsTo check the status of your ballot, visit the City of Philadelphia official website. Voters can also cast their ballots in-person at polling stations across the city until 8 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - A car chase involving Pennsylvania State Police and at least two suspects came to an abrupt end in a Philadelphia neighborhood early Tuesday morning.The suspect vehicle crashed on the 2800 block of Richmond Street after leading police on a pursuit around 2:40 a.m.Police say two suspects exited the car, and fled on foot from the scene.

PHILADELPHIA - A trio of suspect's dangerous attempt to steal money using explosives has proved unsuccessful, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.An explosive device was found on the 3500 block of North 17th Street in the city's Tioga section around 3:40 a.m Tuesday.Police say the device was used in an attempt to blow up an ATM located just outside a convenience store.MORE HEADLINES:Footage from the scene appeared to show the front part of the machine missing, but the rest remained intact.At least three male suspects fled the scene, and are being sought by police.

Certain lots of Perrigos Gerber Good Start SoothePro powdered infant formula, which were manufactured at the companys Wisconsin manufacturing facility, had been recalled in March out of an abundance of caution. (Credit: Provided/FDA) Gerber baby formula that was recalled for potentially containing harmful bacteria was shipped to dozens of retailers after the recall was initiated, according to federal health officials. Certain lots of Perrigo's Gerber Good Start SoothePro powdered infant formula, which were manufactured at the company's Wisconsin manufacturing facility, had been recalled in March out of an abundance of caution due to the potential presence of cronobacter sakazakii, according to a notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration. Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc.

PHILADELPHIA - Tuesday is the Primary Election in Pennsylvania, where residents will cast their votes in various races, including in the race for Philadelphia’s 100th mayor and a special election that will determine party control over the State House. The deadline to register to vote or get an absentee ballot has passed. Residents must now cast their ballots in person. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.

Hoda Kotb, recently shared an uplifting update on her three-year-old daughter Hope's health, following a recent scare that saw the young child in intensive care. Speaking at the Webby Awards in New York, where she bagged the Best Interview/Talk Show Podcast for her series "Making Space with Hoda Kotb," the 58-year-old opened up about Hope's condition. "Hope's doing much better, much better," she told PEOPLE.

WestJet pilots on Monday issued a 72-hour strike notice to the airline’s management and the federal government, starting a final countdown for walkouts as contract talks drag on.

WASHINGTON - Two staff members were assaulted with a baseball bat at the office of Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly Monday afternoon. Connolly said in a statement that an individual with a baseball bat entered his office and asked for him, before attacking two members of his staff. Police were on the scene Monday afternoon at the congressman's district office at 10680 Main Street in Fairfax, VA, investigating the incident. The two victims are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. The suspect has been identified as Xuan-Kha Tran Pham, 49, of Fairfax.

A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life after police say he was shot in Hunting Park Monday night.  PHILADELPHIA - A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life after police say he was shot in Hunting Park Monday night. Just after 7:30 p.m., police responded to reports of gunshots on the 100 block of West Wyoming Street.

Prepare yourself for a roller coaster ride this week, y’all.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 16: Smoke escapes as a drone surveys the scene after a fire at Loafers Lodge on May 16, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. At least 10 people are dead and many more are unaccounted for after a blaze broke out at a four-sto WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - A fire ripped through a hostel in New Zealand’s capital overnight, killing at least six people and forcing others to flee the four-story building in their pajamas in what a fire chief on Tuesday called his "worst nightmare."Fifty-two people in the Loafers Lodge Hostel in Wellington have been accounted for, but firefighters are still looking for others, said Wellington Fire and Emergency District Manager Nick Pyatt.

FARMINGTON, N.M. - At least three people were dead and multiple others wounded Monday after a shooting in Farmington, New Mexico, police said, and schools citywide were put on lockdown."There are multiple civilian victims," Farmington police reported via Facebook, adding that one suspect "was confronted and killed on scene."Two officers were shot including a member of the city police and one with the New Mexico State Police, the message said. Both were reported to be in stable condition at San Juan Regional Medical Center."The suspect’s identity is unknown and there are no other known threats at this time," police said, adding that city, San Juan County and state police were involved.The shooting was reported shortly after 11 a.m.

Ameen Hurst (L) remains at large. Nasir Grant (R) was taken back into custody on Thursday.  PHILADELPHIA - A third arrest was made Monday in connection with a recent escape from a Philadelphia prison, sources tell FOX 29.Officials have not yet identified the third suspect or clarified what role they may have played in the escape. Ameen Hurst, 18, remains at large after he and Nasir Grant, 24, escaped Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center last Sunday. The pair managed to escape the facility around 8:30 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - At a time when gun violence continues to surge across the city, Philadelphia police are asking for help to solve a stolen firearms case.Police released video they say captured the moment a woman in a red and white dress stole a gun from a car last week.The suspect can be seen trying several door handles of parked cars as she walks down the 2200 block of West Cumberland Street She eventually found an unlocked car, got inside and exited a few minutes later.MORE HEADLINES:A black 9mm Smith and Wesson M&P Shield 2.0 pistol was taken from the vehicle, according to authorities.Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

PHILADELPHIA - Dozens and dozens of innocent dogs are hoping for a second chance at a safe, happy life after being saved from a home in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood.The Pennsylvania SPCA says they removed 73 Chihuahuas and one rottweiler from the 1900 block of North Orianna Street on May 11.Police were serving a separate order when they observed 40 dogs "living in unsanitary conditions," and contacted the PSPCA."Instead of 40 dogs, they found nearly double, with the total rescued landing at 74," the PSPCA said.MORE HEADLINES:Officials say the dogs were seized over concerns for their welfare, including unsanitary conditions, lack of veterinary care and significant number of dogs."In the city of Philadelphia, no more than 13 spayed/neutered dogs are permitted in one home or 2 unaltered dogs," according to the PSPCA.All 75 dogs are now under the care of the PSPCA, but are available for adoption as of Monday.

PHILADELPHIA - A Democratic primary that will likely determine who becomes Philadelphia’s next mayor could boost a progressive cause struggling to make a comeback after national setbacks, but with no clear front-runner it's just as likely to fortify the city's existing Democratic machine.Not one of the five top candidates has emerged as a clear favorite in Tuesday's primary, a digression from mayoral races in recent history, said Richardson Dilworth, author of the book "Reforming Philadelphia," which examines the city’s government over the course of 350 years."The political structure of the city is in a moment that is somewhat unprecedented," he said. "It’s ideologically incredibly cohesive.

US President Joe Biden speaks during an event at SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla, New York, US, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Biden and congressional Republicans made little tangible progress Tuesday toward averting a first-ever US defau HARRISBURG, Pa. - A Democrat running for a vacant seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives received President Joe Biden's endorsement Monday in a race likely to determine control of the legislative chamber, with implications for abortion rights, the 2024 presidential contest and Gov.

PHILADELPHIA - One man's actions thwarted what would have been his own daytime carjacking on the streets of Chinatown earlier this month.Police say two teen suspects followed the victim after he parked his car on the 1000 block of Race Street on May 7.They snatched his keys, ran back to his car and attempted to drive off in it, according to authorities.However, police say the victim pulled one of the suspects from his car and took back his keys after a brief struggle.MORE HEADLINES:The suspects then fled in an unknown direction.

PHILADELPHIA - A bike ride turned violent when police say a man was jumped by several suspects near the Philadelphia Art Museum earlier this month.The 48-year-old victim was riding his bike on the 2500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue on May 4 when a car pulled up beside him.Several suspects emerged, knocked him off his bike, then punched and kicked him until he was unconscious, according to authorities.MORE HEADLINES:They eventually fled with his wallet and keys.Police released surveillance video of the suspects as they ask for the public's help to identify them.

PHILADELPHIA - It appears Taylor Swift and a security guard have developed some "Bad Blood" after her 3-night hometown concert in Philadelphia.Video caught the superstar protecting a fan in the audience during Saturday night's show at Lincoln Financial Field.Taylor can be heard yelling "She's fine!" at a security guard, stopping again to say "She wasn’t doing anything," then finally shouting "Hey! Stop!"Ironically, the exchange unfolded as Taylor performed her hit song "Bad Blood" - and now the fan is speaking out!RELATED COVERAGE: Taylor Swift fans descend on South Philadelphia despite many not having ticketsHer name is Kelly, and she says the security guard was harassing her and her group all night."Taylor noticed… and she didn't like it," she said in a TikTok posted the day after the concert.She says the security guard was eventually escorted out, and she was offered tickets for Sunday night's show.

PHILADELPHIA - FEBRUARY 23: The Philadelphia Inquirer Building is seen February 23, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia Newspapers LLC, owner of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, and Philly.com, filed for bankruptcy pro PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Inquirer experienced the most significant disruption to its operations in 27 years due to what the newspaper calls a cyberattack.The company was working to restore print operations after a cyber incursion that prevented the printing of the newspaper's Sunday print edition, the Inquirer reported on its website.The news operation's website was still operational Sunday, although updates were slower than normal, the Inquirer reported.Inquirer publisher Lisa Hughes said Sunday "we are currently unable to provide an exact time line" for full restoration of the paper's systems."We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we work to fully restore systems and complete this investigation as soon as possible," Hughes said in an email responding to questions from the paper's newsroom.The attack was first detected when employees on Saturday morning found the newspaper's content-management system was not working.The Inquirer "discovered anomalous activity on select computer systems and immediately took those systems off-line," Hughes said.The cyberattack has caused the largest disruption to publication of Pennsylvania’s largest news organization since a massive blizzard in January 1996, the Inquirer reported.The cyberattack precedes a mayoral primary election scheduled for Tuesday.

STAMFORD, Conn. - Connecticut state police are seeking witnesses as investigators try to determine the cause of a crash that killed four people on Interstate 95 in Stamford.All four victims were in an SUV that rear-ended a tractor-trailer that had slowed for heavy traffic in the northbound lanes shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday, state police said.

DANVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES - 2022/11/08: A "vote here" sign is seen outside of the polling location at Shiloh United Church of Christ in Danville on Election Day. Republican Doug Mastriano and Democrat Josh Shapiro are running for governor PHILADELPHIA - An off-year election in Pennsylvania Tuesday could send early signals about the mood of voters ahead of next year's races for White House and Congress. A special legislative race in the Philadelphia suburbs could determine whether Democrats retain a one-vote majority in Pennsylvania's House of Representatives, and the outcome could demonstrate how voters are feeling in a crucial region of a swing presidential state.

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - The Eras Tour is coming to an end Sunday and Taylor Swift really turned her hometown into Swiftadelphia over the weekend. Fans across the area poured into South Philly whether they had a ticket to any of the three jam-packed shows or not."These are my people. I’m just so happy," fan Mia New-Schnieder said.

WEST PHILADELPHIA - A 46-year-old man is dead after he was shot multiple times on a West Philadelphia street.16th Philadelphia Police District officers responded to the 4800 block of Wallace Street Saturday night, around 10:15, on the report of a person with a weapon, according to authorities.When they arrived, they discovered the victim on the street. He was shot in the back and abdomen several times.Police rushed him to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he died.Officials say no arrests have been made, but a weapon was found.

Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts against the Los Angeles Lakers during Game Five of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at FedExForum on April 26, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) Ja Morant was suspended by the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday after he appeared to be holding a gun in another social media video that was streamed live on Instagram.It’s the second time in less than three months that Morant was seen on Instagram holding what appeared to be a weapon.

PHILADELPHIA - A Sunday morning shooting claimed the life a woman in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood.Police found the 43-year-old woman inside a corner store on the 2400 block of North 29th Street around 5:30 a.m. She was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering a gunshot wound to the face.MORE HEADLINES:A weapon was recovered, but a motive is still known at this time, and no suspect description has been released.The deadly shooting is under investigation.

BUFFALO, N.Y. - The city of Buffalo will pause Sunday to mark the passing of one year since a gunman killed 10 people and wounded three others in a racist attack that targeted Black people at a city supermarket.A moment of silence followed by the chiming of church bells at 2:28 p.m. will honor victims of the massacre at the Tops Friendly Market on May 14, 2022."The racially motivated mass shooting shook our community to its core.

PHILADELPHIA - A shooting in West Philadelphia has left one woman injured and another wanted by police.Officers arrived to find a woman suffering a gunshot wound to the arm inside a home on the 800 block of South 56th Street around 2 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say what began as a minor accident quickly turned into another instance of gun violence outside a Philadelphia gentleman's club early Sunday morning.A man was struck at least once after a shooting erupted in the parking lot of the Purple Orchid Gentleman's Club near 61st and Passyunk streets around 2 a.m.He was transported to a local hospital, but his condition is unknown at this time.MORE HEADLINES:Police say the shooting stemmed from a minor accident in the club's parking lot, however no further details have been released.A male suspect did flee the scene in a gray SUV, according to authorities.

WEST PHILADELPHIA - Hundreds of volunteers all across Philadelphia took part in a massive clean-up to help launch the unofficial start of the park season in Philly.Kathryn Ott Lovell is the Commissioner for Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and she says this truly is a grassroots effort."We are so grateful to our thousands of park friends, regular residents who just come out of their homes and, not just today, but every day of the year and just love their parks," Lovell said.Morgan Doyle is a Brewerytown resident, but came Saturday to do her part, not just with the cleanup, but also with impacting climate change, in a positive manner. "Coming and planting trees, removing invasive species, cleaning up trash – those things make me feel a little less stressed about the doom and gloom of climate change."Philadelphia has one of the most robust park systems in the nation and Lovell says we’re very fortunate."Philadelphia parks make up about 11 percent of our city’s total land mass, so that’s really incredible for a city our size," Lovell explained.

CAMDEN, N.J. - The seemingly never-ending violence in Philadelphia has local moms calling for change. On this Mother’s Day weekend, some women with a group called Moms Demand Action say they don’t want gifts or breakfast n bed. They want people to demand change in Washington D.C.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - A family is grieving the death of a beloved mother and grandmother after the 76-year-old was hit by a school bus and died in La Puente.The California Highway Patrol, which investigates crashes involving school buses, said the incident happened on Monday, May 8 at around 2:20 p.m. on Hacienda Boulevard and Fairgrove Avenue. Blanca Arcelia Guerrero, the mom of 6, was crossing the intersection when she was struck by a Hacienda La Puente Unified school bus. The Medical Examiner's office ruled Guerrero's cause of death as blunt force trauma.

Stock image of terraced housing in England. via Getty Creative Images A British housing association apologized after discovering a tenant’s body in his home possibly six years after he died. "Everyone at Bolton at Home has been deeply shocked by this, and we realize it will concern and upset people to learn his body remained undiscovered for such a long time," Noel Sharpe, chief executive of Bolton At Home, said in a statement. "It's completely unacceptable to us that something like this has happened, and we've taken action to reduce the risk of it happening again," Sharpe added.

WEST PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia gun violence epidemic continues as a 14-year-old boy was shot and killed on a West Philadelphia SEPTA train platform.Officials say the shooting happened Saturday afternoon, a little after 2 p.m., at the SEPTA station located at 52nd and Market in West Philadelphia. The boy was shot on the westbound platform of the El.Police arrived to find the teen had been shot in the arm and the chest.

Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie (C), who set up the Good News International Church in 2003 and is accused of inciting cult followers to starve to death "to meet Jesus", talks to his relatives as he appeared in the dock, at the Shanzu la NAIROBI, Kenya - The death toll linked to a doomsday cult in Kenya hit 201 Saturday after police exhumed 22 more bodies, most of them bearing signs of starvation, according to the coast regional commissioner.The bodies are believed to be those of followers of a pastor based in coastal Kenya, Paul Mackenzie. He's alleged to have ordered congregants to starve to death in order to meet Jesus.More than 600 people are still missing.Mackenzie, who was arrested last month, remains in custody.

Roy Cooper, governor of North Carolina, speaks about investments in affordable, accessible high-speed internet at the Carole Hoefener Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, US, on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Photographer: Grant Baldwin/Bloomberg via Getty RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - In front of an exuberant crowd, North Carolina’s Democratic governor vetoed legislation Saturday that would have banned nearly all abortions in his state after 12 weeks of pregnancy.About 1,000 abortion-rights activists and voters watched on a plaza in the capital of Raleigh as Gov.

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. - Emergency crews were called to battle a blaze that left several homes heavily damaged, and a firefighter injured in South Jersey this weekend.Flames grew to a 3-alarm fire at a condominium complex on Gregorys Way in Voorhees Saturday morning.Officials say all residents were able to self-evacuate their homes without any injuries as the fire spread to eight units in total.Footage from the scene showed severe damage to several condos with at least one roof appearing to collapse.MORE HEADLINES:One firefighter sustained a minor injury at the scene.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help to find a 98-year-old woman they say has not been seen or spoken to in approximately two weeks.Celia Shilder, 98, was last seen by neighbors on the 800 block of Fairfield Street in Northeast Philadelphia.

CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. - It's been 10 days since a 20-year-old man was seen in Chester County, and now police say they are searching for the missing endangered person.A missing endangered person advisory was issued for Jonathan Peter, 20, after he was last spotted near New Hampshire Lane in West Bradford Township on May 3 around 10:15 p.m.On Saturday, Pennsylvania State Police posted an alert that they were conducting a search of the area with the Pennsylvania Wilderness Search and Rescue.They are asking the public to use caution due to more vehicle and pedestrian traffic.Peters is described as being 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing about 160 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair.

labour shortage, but one restaurant is taking a unique approach to try to fill positions.GT’s On The Beach in Port Stanley, Ont. — about a 40-minute drive south of London — recently posted online that it is looking to hire mature or retired candidates for cleaning and setup.Andy Gates, who owns GT’s with his wife Carol, told Global News that traditional hiring methods simply weren’t working.