Hershey sued for allegedly selling lead and cadmium-filled dark chocolate

A New York man filed a class action lawsuit against Pennsylvania-based Hershey for selling dark chocolate filled with lead and cadmium, according to reports.

Video: Driver in stolen Jeep crashes into line of cars, killing woman in Philadelphia

Shocking video shows a speeding stolen Jeep slam into a line of parked cars and tumble down a Philadelphia street Wednesday afternoon, leaving one person dead.

Franco Harris: What the 'Immaculate Reception' meant to Pittsburgh and the NFL

Everyone thought the game was over except a hustling fullback, Franco Harris. He made an improbable shoestring catch and raced into the end zone, securing the Pittsburgh Steelers' first-ever playoff win, the start of a long dynasty.

Beth Capaldi: Husband charged with strangulation death of sleeping wife in Bucks County home

A Pennsylvania man is accused of smothering his wife to death as she slept and discarding her remains in two places, including a burial site along the Delaware River where he later led investigators. 

Box covering Christopher Columbus statue in South Philadelphia has been removed

A plywood box that covered a statue of Christopher Columbus in South Philadelphia for more than two years has been removed, following a ruling in commonwealth court.

Philadelphia organization surprises young single mothers with new apartments, jobs

The NOMO Foundation, which strives to break the cycle of poverty by nurturing Philadelphia's youth, surprised four young single mothers with new, fully-furnished apartments in the organization's new Tom Reid Village Residential Housing Building in West Philadelphia.

Boy in the Box: Police reveal identity of child in decades-old Philadelphia cold case

Police have identified the boy from the 1957 "Boy in the Box" case nearly 66 years after his body was found in a blanket in a box in Philadelphia's Fox Chase neighborhood.

2 firefighters dead after battling Schuylkill County house fire: reports

Two firefighters died after being trapped while battling a house fire Wednesday afternoon in Schuylkill County, according to reports. 

Bill Cosby, NBC hit with new sexual assault lawsuit from 5 women

Five women who have long accused Bill Cosby of sexually assaulting them early in their careers have filed the latest lawsuit against the 85-year-old comedian and NBCUniversal, accusing the studio and production company of being complicit in the abuse.

'Help us save Lucky's life': Nonprofit in need of donations for dog left paralyzed after being hit by train

With an estimated total of $15,000 for the surgery and $1,000 per night to stay at the ICU, Philly Rescue Angels is asking for donations to help cover the expenses for Lucky's care.

Inflation relief checks going to residents in these states. See if you qualify

With inflation running near the highest level in 40 years, Republican and Democratic leaders in some states are offering stimulus payments to residents.

Migrants arrive in Philadelphia: Families travel 28 hours on bus sent from Texas

A bus full of migrants sent by Texas Governor Greg Abbott arrived in Philadelphia early Wednesday morning as city officials greeted the group and provided them with supplies.

2022 Midterms: Dr. Mehmet Oz calls John Fetterman to concede Pennsylvania's US Senate race

Democrat John Fetterman has won Pennsylvania’s pivotal race for U.S. Senate. The lieutenant governor overcame a stroke to defeat Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz and flip a Republican-held seat, giving Democrats hope of retaining control of the closely divided chamber.

Josh Shapiro defeats Doug Mastriano in Pennsylvania governor's race

Democrat Josh Shapiro has won the race for governor of Pennsylvania. Shapiro will also effectively manage the 2024 election in a state that is often decisive in choosing presidents.