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Former Warminster Twp., Pennsylvania, police officer James Carey, 54, was sentenced to up to 55 years in prison on 20 counts of statutory rape

The massive blaze caused the roof of the church building to collapse as it burned overnight between Monday and Tuesday.

— (AP) — Two-time Academy Award winning actor Tom Hanks was named the principal speaker at Harvard's commencement on May 25, the Ivy League university announced Tuesday. Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia” in 1993 and “Forrest Gump” the following year. Harvard President Lawrence Bacow called Hanks “a true master of his craft.”“In addition to his brilliance as an actor, Tom has demonstrated both an innate empathy and a deep understanding of the human condition,” Bacow said in a statement. Following his performance in “Philadelphia” as a lawyer with AIDS, Hanks became an advocate for AIDS awareness and supporter of The Foundation for AIDS Research and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — Philadelphia officials announced a $9.25 million settlement Monday with hundreds of people over several lawsuits challenging the police response to the protests and civil disorder in 2020 after George Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police. In addition, a grant will provide $500,000 to $600,000 for mental health counseling for west Philadelphia residents. Kinney told WCAU-TV he hoped the settlement would “continue the healing process” following the pandemic, racial injustice, civil unrest and Donald Trump's presidency. Some of the plaintiffs cited lingering injuries and health effects due to tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets and the zip-ties used in their arrests. Many of the speakers said the settlement will not end their efforts and vowed to seek far-reaching reforms of police operations and conduct.

Philadelphia city officials have announced a $9.25 million settlement with hundreds of people in lawsuits challenging the police response to protests in 2020 that followed the police custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Cheyney University women’s basketball coach Alishia Mosley was doing some housework on Sunday afternoon when she heard her phone buzz. I'm like, 'OK, Dawn is rocking Cheyney University!'" In 1982, Stringer’s team participated in the first-ever women’s NCAA tournament, advancing all the way to the national title game before falling to top-ranked Louisiana Tech. 44 Cheyney jersey Staley wore on Sunday belonged to Yolanda Laney, the mother of New York Liberty standout Betnijah Laney and one of the stars of that 1982 Cheyney team. Women’s basketball survived the initial cut, only to go on hiatus for two full years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The stores, which are smaller-format stores aimed at urban areas, will close on May 13 because of declining foot traffic, Target executives said. “The decision to close one of our stores isn’t something we take lightly,” Kayla Castañeda, a spokesperson for Target, said. Target filed a report with the Securities and Exchange Commission last week saying it intends to open about 20 new stores. Castañeda told Insider that Target does not have plans to close any other locations in 2023. Here are the locations set to close:

Stephon Gilmore is on the move again, Darren Waller is getting traded from the Raiders less than two weeks after marrying Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum and James Bradberry is staying in Philadelphia. In 2022, Waller caught 28 passes for 388 yards and three TDs, missing eight games because of a pulled hamstring. The Raiders agreed to a deal with Garoppolo on Monday and placed the franchise tag on Jacobs last week. The trade pairs Gilmore with 2021 NFL interceptions leader Trevon Diggs, who had 11 of his 17 career picks that season. The NFC champion Eagles agreed to a three-year, $38 million contract to keep Bradberry, a second-team All-Pro cornerback, in Philadelphia.

A lawsuit filed in Philadelphia accuses the city's Housing Agency and a lighter importer of misconduct that allowed a five-year-old to start a deadly rowhouse fire.

A pair of armed robbery suspects tried using an ax to break open an ATM inside a Philadelphia convenience store last week, police said.

The Philadelphia Eagles proposed a rule change for teams trailing in games by forgoing the onside kick and giving a chance to run a play to keep possession.

Jason Kelce revealed he will be returning to the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2023 season after his future was in question following the team's Super Bowl loss.

Two people have pleaded guilty in connection with a fatal shooting outside a Cheesesteak shop in Philadelphia. The shooting occurred following a fight.

PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — Danny Briere is not reluctant to say the word his predecessor willfully avoided when plotting the best course for the forlorn Flyers: rebuilding. Yes, the record was abysmal, but what ultimately doomed Fletcher was his inability to settle on a true plan to turn the Flyers into a perennial playoff team. Coach John Tortorella has been blunt about the hard days ahead from his first day on the job and never backed down from saying the Flyers need a multiyear process to become a playoff team. "What was really striking for me was how he was going to rebuild the culture over here,” Briere said. “We’re not going to get rid of everybody.”Briere seemingly will have a major say in the direction of the franchise.

Two would-be robbers in Philadelphia took off running after a shootout with an elderly man they were allegedly trying to mug, according to investigators.

Two would-be robbers in Philadelphia took off running after a shootout with an elderly man they were allegedly trying to mug, according to investigators.

Philadelphia Police Department officials are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who attempted to rob an East Germantown CVS on Wednesday.

The document Biden presents will detail his priorities on education, health care and a host of other key issues and provide a preview of what he would run on in a 2024 reelection bid.

Budget airline Spirit is launching a new nonstop service to and from Orlando International Airport.

The Philadelphia Union should have just let the dog stay on the pitch. In the 68th minute of the Philadelphia Union’s CONCACAF match against Alianza on Tuesday night, a dog popped up and ran onto the field at Estadio Cuscatlan in El Salvador. The match stopped, but the dog knew exactly what to do. The dog didn’t seem bothered by that one bit, either, and was clearly very proud of himself. They’ll meet again next week in Philadelphia where, if we’re lucky, another good boy will try to get in on the action.

A New Jersey woman killed a firefighter when she swerved into a state trooper and three firefighters on the road in Philadelphia. She will serve up to 24 years in prison.

For much of the Eastern United States, winter has been a bust.

PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — A Pennsylvania man admitted packing explosive materials, fuses and a lighter in a suitcase he checked for a commercial flight to Florida and fled the Lehigh Valley airport when he feared arrest, federal authorities said in a court document filed Thursday. “The danger he created ... is simply astonishing,” Assistant United States Attorney Sherri A. Stephan said at a Thursday court hearing, when she asked a judge to deny bail. However, U.S. Magistrate Pamela A. Carlos agreed to detain him without bail, finding that Muffley was both a flight risk and a danger to the community. Authorities said the fact the explosive powder was packed in the same checked bag with the other items increased the risk of an explosion. His girlfriend told authorities he feared being arrested at the airport on an outstanding child support warrant, authorities said.

Soul Glo’s 2019 Orlando appearance was a very underground Uncle Lou’s show. While the attendance was small, everyone there knew we were in the presence...

Democratic Pennsylvania state Rep. Joanna McClinton was elected speaker of the state's House of Representatives on Tuesday on the back of her party's one-vote majority.

The Sixers and Celtics are no strangers to that dance. And here the Celtics remain, holding the league’s best overall record while standing as the odds-on 2023 title favorite a decade later. The Celtics have three trusted reserves in Derrick White, Grant Williams and Malcolm Brogdon who are all feisty two-way presences. Team, team, team,” Tatum said. The Sixers’ head coach awarded Paul Reed only 5 minutes after poor returns from the bouncy big man.

MVP!” chants filling the arena, Embiid hit two free throws and followed with a jumper that pulled the Sixers within one. He put the Celtics ahead by two points and a bucket by Tatum made it 107-103. Embiid then heaved one from inside the opposing 3-point line and it fell through the basket -- just a tick too late. Both teams came out firing -- they each hit four 3s and shot at least 50% in the first quarter. After a difficult shooting night against Memphis on Thursday, Embiid had a game worthy of the “MVP!

Eric Dixon scored 18 of his career-high 31 points in the first half, Cam Whitmore added 17 and Villanova defeated No. 19 Creighton 79-67.

Frank Rodriguez, a former drug addict and dealer, tours Philadelphia's open-air drug market and details the ins and outs of Narcan, an overdose reversal drug.

Georges Niang of the Philadelphia 76ers says former teammate Ben Simmons, now with the Brooklyn Nets, handicapped the Sixers at the beginning of the 2021-22 season.

Discovery Institute journalist Jonathan Choe discusses Seattle’s rampant addiction problem and how drug addicts are shooting up outside schools on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’

No suspects have been arrested, police said, and there was no word on a motive.

Former Navy pitcher Noah Song has been transferred from active duty to the selected reserves and is now able to join the Philadelphia Phillies in spring training.

Police in Philadelphia are searching for a man and a woman after a Save A Lot grocery store manager was shot in the face during a reported altercation over a can of gravy.

Driving in Philadelphia's embattled Kensington neighborhood on Tuesday to get a firsthand look at the effects of xylazine, an animal tranquilizer that was turning fentanyl addicts into "zombies," PIX11 News saw a sea of people with leg wounds, swollen hands and even missing limbs along Kensington Avenue.

A man was shot and injured by police in suburban Philadelphia after ramming a squad car with a stolen vehicle and threatening to shoot them.

Draft U.S. rules would allow soy, oat, almond and other drinks that bill themselves as “milk” to keep using the name.

And James — who just passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA scoring record — says the 23 games the Lakers have left carry incredible significance. An NBA regular season has 1,230 games; 884, or 72%, have been played. No reigning champion has missed the following season’s playoffs since the Chicago Bulls didn’t get to the postseason in 1999. The only teams that hit the break with that good of a winning percentage and missed the playoffs were the 2007-08 Warriors and last season’s Cavaliers. Not one, not two, but three NBA teams play three consecutive games in Los Angeles during March — the Lakers, the Clippers and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

There are six teams in the NBA that look pretty comfortably in playoff position.

The quick apprehension of two minors initially pursued by murdered Temple University police officer Christopher Fitzgerald helped lead to killer Miles Pfeffer's arrest, authorities say.

Miles Pfeffer is accused of shooting Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald three more times as the officer lay on the ground after getting shot in the head.

Brown wants the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl roster to remain intact for 2023. So, he presented Eagles general manager Howie Roseman with a pseudo-ultimatum: Pay Hurts or trade me. Eagles better pay Jalen Hurts or AJ Brown is out pic.twitter.com/Fc6ge3dwQh — zach ragan (@zachTNT) February 21, 2023Brown enjoyed his best season in the NFL with the Eagles and Hurts. Lurie told Robinson during Super Bowl week that Philadelphia "can’t be afraid" to give quarterbacks long-term deals when they come around. Hurts went wild in the Super Bowl, too: He scored four times and tallied 374 total yards of offense.

The shooting happened on the 1500 block of Spruce Street just before 8 p.m.

The shooting happened on the 1500 block of Spruce Street just before 8 p.m.

Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald was fatally shot in the head in the line of duty near the Philadelphia campus on Saturday night, authorities said.

A Philadelphia police bomb squad on Saturday afternoon removed an 18-inch pipe bomb discovered behind the St. Dominic Catholic Church.

PHILADELPHIA — Authorities took an 18-year-old into custody Sunday morning in connection with the shooting death of a Temple University police officer, school officials said. “The courage and bravery he displayed highlights the day-to-day sacrifice made by our Temple University Police Officers to keep our community safe. Officer Fitzgerald gave his life protecting the temple community and we are forever indebted to him. The Temple University Police Association has started a memorial to remember Fitzgerald. pic.twitter.com/2HszPzjI1b — Temple University Police Association (@officialTUPA) February 19, 2023©2023 Cox Media Group

PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in the death of a Temple University police officer shot and killed near campus Saturday night after reportedly trying to intervene in a carjacking, university police union officials said. The Temple University Police Association confirmed Sunday in a Twitter post that “a suspect has been taken into custody for the murder of one of our police officers." The organization said it had been told "that the arrest was made using our fallen officer's handcuffs.”Temple University earlier said in a statement that the officer was shot while trying to apprehend a robbery suspect and was later pronounced dead at the university hospital. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said the officer “tried to intervene in a carjacking,” The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. “There are no words to describe the news of another one of our officers being shot,” Regan said in a statement.

A suspect captured in the fatal shooting of a Temple University police officer was taken into custody using the fallen officer's handcuffs early Sunday, officials said.

PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania police officer was shot and killed Saturday near Temple Univerity while they were responding to a robbery in the area. Police said that the officer was taken to the hospital following the shooting but died from their injuries, according to KYW-TV. WPVI reported that per the Philadelphia Police Department, the officer was shot in the head around 7 p.m. Saturday. “Lori and I are devastated for the family of the Temple University police officer who was killed in the line of duty tonight, bravely serving his community. Temple University Police Department and Philadelphia Police Department are continuing to investigate.

PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — A Temple University police officer was fatally shot near campus Saturday night while chasing a robbery suspect, officials said. Temple said in a statement that the alleged robbery took place at a nearby convenience store and the officer was pronounced dead at the university hospital. It said it would not identify the officer at this time out of respect for family and friends. The Temple University Police Association said details of the shooting were still incomplete, but he was killed in the line of duty. WPFI-TV reported that the officer was shot in the head, and there were no immediate arrests.

The officer was trying to apprehend a suspect in connection with the robbery of a convenience store near campus when the shooting occurred, the university said.

A Temple University police officer was shot in the head near campus on Saturday night, according to FOX 29, adding that a student was carjacked in the area around the time of the shooting.

Ford Motor Co. says it has suspended production and halted shipments of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup after a battery caught fire during a pre-delivery quality check.

PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles' makeover is already underway. Only two days after a crushing Super Bowl loss to Kansas City, some Eagles are ready to move on — especially the coaching staff. The main question that the Eagles had coming into the season was solidified by Hurts' emergence as an MVP finalist and bona fide star quarterback. Hurts, however, wasn't ready to talk about it Tuesday: “The thing that I’m most focused on is winning and ultimately winning a championship. Bradberry’s expected value on the open market may be too much for an Eagles team already carrying Darius Slay’s $26 million cap hit for 2023.

The past has a way of forecasting the future, and that certainly applies within the world of NBA team building. It was only a few months later that Kevin Durant first requested his own trade from the Brooklyn Nets this past June, with a keen eye on the Phoenix Suns . A future reunification of Durant and Irving with the Suns will loom on the periphery of both Phoenix and Dallas’ stretch runs. Durant, Irving and Harden infamously played just 16 games together. He fled Boston to team with Durant in Brooklyn.

Drug users in Pennsylvania died from an overdose every two hours in 2021, but one activist is aiming to save lives in Philadelphia.s open-air drug market.

Jaden Schwartz scored twice, Jordan Eberle had a goal and an assist and the Seattle Kraken sapped some of Philadelphia's excitement about the Super Bowl with a 4-3 victory over the Flyers.

A person familiar with the team’s decision says Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen is the leading candidate to be the next head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.

Pitcher Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros agreed to a $64 million, five-year contract that avoided a salary arbitration hearing.

The Phillies went to the World Series and the Eagles are playing in the Super Bowl, while the 76ers feature stars such as Joel Embiid and James Harden and are near the top of their division.

The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is awarding $1 billion from the federal Superfund program to clean up 22 toxic waste sites across the country.

The “Howie.

The Philadelphia Eagles are trying to win their second Super Bowl in franchise history.

If the Super Bowl comes down to a key fourth-down decision, that might bode well for the the Philadelphia Eagles.

Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Portland’s Damian Lillard had to have known they were going to the All-Star Game.

Orlando Magic lost their second match of the week against the Philadelphia 76ers after Joel Embiid scored 28 points and 11 rebounds, and James Harden added 26 points and 10 assists — cinching the Magic’s loss on Wednesday night.

Paolo Banchero is headed to NBA All-Star weekend.

Brace yourself.

Brock Purdy’s magical run from last pick in the NFL draft to winning his first seven starts for the San Francisco 49ers ended when Haason Reddick knocked him out of the NFC championship game in the first quarter.

Jalen Hurts had one of Philadelphia’s four rushing touchdowns and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl, forcing both of San Francisco’s quarterbacks out of the game with injuries and beating the wounded 49ers 31-7 in the NFC championship game.

Jalen Hurts erased lingering doubts about the state of his right shoulder by throwing two touchdown passes and running for a score during a dominant first half, and the Philadelphia Eagles overwhelmed the New York Giants 38-7 in an NFC divisional playoff game.

The NFC divisional playoff game between the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles was briefly stopped because of a broken chain.

Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan says he’s won his appeal of the NFL’s decision to fine him $50,000 for an allegedly faked injury.

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov cited his Russian Orthodox religion as the reason he did not participate in pregame warmups when the team wore Pride-themed jerseys and used sticks wrapped in rainbow Pride tape.

Jalen Hurts can only hope an extra week off will help his sore right shoulder.

After two straight weekly increases, the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate came back down again this week but remains a significant hurdle for many prospective homebuyers.

Zach LaVine made 11 of 13 3-pointers and scored 41 points and the Chicago Bulls beat Philadelphia 126-112 on Friday night to end the 76ers’ home winning streak at 11.

A former Philadelphia election official who has told of enduring death threats whipped up by Donald Trump for defending the city’s 2020 vote-counting against the former president’s lies will be nominated for the top election administration post in Pennsylvania by the incoming governor, Josh Shapiro.

Saint Peter’s was among the most profitable teams for sports bettors in 2022.

The NBA went into Christmas with a night like none other.

Tobias Harris hit a 3-pointer in overtime that put Philadelphia ahead to stay, and Joel Embiid had 28 points, 11 rebounds and four assists as the 76ers extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 104-101 win over the struggling Toronto Raptors.

Philadelphia Eagles lineman Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata, and Lane Johnson have released a Christmas album.

A large U.S. government study has found that more than half the people injured or killed in traffic crashes had one or more drugs, or alcohol, in their bloodstreams.

Navy's Anton Hall Jr. fumbled at the goal line in the second overtime and that helped set up Quinn Maretzki’s 39-yard winning field goal as Army beat The Midshipmen 20-17 in the first OT game in 123 games of the rivalry series.

Nearly 66 years after the battered body of a young boy was found stuffed inside a cardboard box, Philadelphia police have revealed the identity of the victim in the city’s most notorious cold case.

A Pennsylvania government panel is considering adding extensive definitions of sex, religious creed and race to nondiscrimination regulations.

Former Villanova coach Jay Wright says he is at ease with his decision to retire after saying he was “fighting it” to stay engaged during the Wildcats' Final Four season last year.

Facebook parent Meta Platforms says it will be forced to consider removing news content from its platform if Congress passes legislation that could require social media companies to pay news outlets.

A person familiar with the deals tells the Associated Press that former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin has agreed to join the Tampa Bay Rays on a three-year, $40 million contract that’s the largest the club has ever awarded in free agency.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he expects to play Sunday at Chicago after a rib injury knocked him out of a 40-33 loss at Philadelphia.

Jalen Hurts ran for 157 yards to set an Eagles record for a quarterback, and Packers QB Aaron Rodgers suffered an oblique injury in Philadelphia’s 40-33 victory over Green Bay.

Shake Milton had 24 points, a career-high 10 assists and nine rebounds, and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 107-99.

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper will miss the start of the 2023 season after he had reconstructive right elbow surgery.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has a sprained left foot and will miss at least the next two games.

Anthony Edwards scored 25 points, D’Angelo Russell had 19 and the Minnesota Timberwolves survived a late scare and won their third straight game, 112-109 over the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.

Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo argued with an arena worker and flung a ladder away from a basket, sending it toppling over as he tried to shoot practice free throws after the Bucks’ 110-102 loss to Philadelphia on Friday night.

Joel Embiid had 32 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 110-102 on Friday night.

Taylor Heinicke is set to start at quarterback again for the Washington Commanders when they visit the Houston Texans on Sunday.

A bus carrying 28 migrants from Texas has arrived in Philadelphia, including a 10-year-old girl suffering from dehydration and a high fever who was whisked to a hospital for treatment.