Queens man gets 39 years for killing lover in fatal Manhattan arson attack
A Queens man who brutally stabbed his lover to death and then sought to burn down the victim’s Manhattan apartment in a frenzied arson attack was sentenced to 39 years…
Young man fatally shot in the Bronx, three suspects sought
A 19-year-old man was gunned down Wednesday afternoon, killed with a gunshot wound to the chest in the Bronx , cops said. Lamar Simmons, 19, was shot at E. 183rd…
Philly Music this week, with Subtronics, Jimmy Webb, Cat Power, Maná, Moe., and more
This week in Philly music features two nights at the Met with electronic music artist Subtronics, Mexican pop rock band Maná in South Philly, four nights with Moe. on the…
Building explosion reported in Gloucester County, prompting two mile shelter-in-place alert
At least three people have been injured after a large commercial building explosion Wednesday afternoon in Logan Township, N.J., and Gloucester County Emergency Management asked people nearby to shelter in…
Mom of baby who died from fentanyl at Bronx daycare lashes out at owners at sentencing
The mother of a 1-year-old boy who died after being exposed to fentanyl at a Bronx daycare says she hopes the owner of the facility never gets to see her…
Advocates call on Gov. Josh Shapiro to close a Berks County youth center that holds immigrant children
Youth- and immigrant-rights allies called on Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday to immediately remove children from a Berks County center that they said harms those held there, including migrant kids…
From proactive inspections to retaliation protection, here’s what Philly renters should know about advancing council bills
City Council’s housing committee advanced two bills meant to help Philadelphia renters living in unsafe or unhealthy homes on Wednesday. One bill is meant to protect tenants who complain about…
Valerie Bertinelli reveals she was sexually abused at 11 years old
Valerie Bertinelli is for the first time publicly discussing the childhood sexual abuse she survived. The “Valerie’s Home Cooking” host, 65, told People that she is “pissed off” about having…
Cardinal Dolan, Rev. A.R. Bernard sworn in as NYPD co-chief chaplains
The NYPD has two new spiritual shepherds. Timothy Cardinal Dolan and Rev. A.R. Bernard were named department co-chief chaplains Tuesday during a special ceremony at Police Headquarters. The two faith…
Claims of ‘rediscovered’ Michelangelos unsettle Renaissance experts
ROME — An independent researcher claimed on Wednesday that a marble bust of Christ in a Roman church is by Michelangelo, the latest purported attribution to the Renaissance genius who…