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Officer Shane Seiber was killed and his partner shot 12 times after responding to a call about a man with a gun in West Philadelphia. The suspect, Eric Lewis, was captured after firing at nine other officers and is facing approximately 80 charges, including murder and attempted murder.
Philadelphia police shot and killed an armed man on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Friday, October 9, 2026. The incident occurred late in the morning near North 22nd Street, prompting a massive police presence and the closure of the parkway between 20th and 23rd streets. Officials confirmed the fatality, though specific details regarding the suspect's identity or the precise circumstances leading to the shooting remain limited in initial reports.
FBI and Philadelphia police have launched an intensive, multi-day forensic search of a home in the Olney neighborhood, linked to the disappearances of seven women. Investigators are dismantling interior walls and removing items like glass vials and a vacuum cleaner to find evidence of 'wet cremation' or other crimes. The probe stems from the discovery of over one million digital files at the property, which was formerly owned by late pornographer Raymond Horsch. While five of the missing women are presumed dead, authorities are still determining which recovered footage depicts real crimes versus staged scenes.
Mario Zucca, known as 'One-Shot Mar,' won the inaugural Philadelphia Parallel Parking Association Championship on Saturday at Headhouse Square. The event, which drew hundreds of spectators, featured 15 competitors selected from a large applicant pool. Proceeds from the competition support Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia, an initiative aimed at reducing traffic violence. Zucca, an illustrator, defeated finalists including a heavy equipment operator and a driving school instructor, receiving a trophy made from a piece of curb and $76 toward a parking ticket.
A man was charged with harassment after throwing a cheesesteak at a manager at Pat's King of Steaks in Philadelphia. The suspect, who claimed to be an influencer critic, had previously damaged the food and complained about its quality. The victim, a 47-year veteran employee, was not injured. Police identified the suspect through social media traces after the restaurant owner offered a reward.
A man has been charged with harassment after throwing a cheesesteak at Tom Francano, the general manager of Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, was captured on surveillance video and subsequently posted by the suspect on social media. Police confirmed the suspect turned himself in on Friday, though his identity has not been released. The manager was not injured and returned to work the following day.
A man has been charged with harassment after throwing a cheesesteak at a manager at Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, was captured on video and led to a $5,000 reward offered by the owner. The suspect, suspected to be a social media influencer, turned himself in on Friday.
The Academy of Natural Sciences closed its public museum after 198 years, with leadership citing post-pandemic attendance drops and rising costs. Former staff argue that strategic missteps, including a pivot away from family audiences and deferred maintenance, caused the decline. While Drexel denies receiving a formal funding offer from the William Penn Foundation, City Council hearings are scheduled to investigate the closure and explore alternatives.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University closed its doors to the public on Sunday, ending nearly 200 years of operation. Drexel cited declining attendance and financial struggles, but supporters are pushing for a William Penn Foundation funding offer to keep the museum open.
Federal and local investigators are returning to a West Chew Avenue property in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood for an intensive, multi-week search. The operation, which began in June, aims to uncover evidence related to seven missing women linked to the late Raymond 'R.C.' Horsch. Residents are warned to expect significant disruptions, including street closures and parking restrictions, as teams deploy specialized equipment to examine the structure.
The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, the oldest natural history museum in the US, closed its public doors on September 30, 2026, after failing to secure long-term funding. While Drexel University, which absorbed the institution in 2011, cited post-pandemic attendance drops and rising costs as the reason for closure, supporters are fighting to keep it open. A William Penn Foundation offer to cover operating costs for one year is currently under review by Drexel, while Philadelphia City Council has introduced legislation to investigate the decision and protect the building from commercial sale.
A former victim has come forward with details of a 2012 encounter involving Raymond 'R.C.' Horsch and his son Eugene, linking them to a Philadelphia home connected to seven missing women. As investigators prepare for a new phase of evidence collection, authorities have not yet recovered remains or biological proof of homicide, though digital evidence suggests five victims are deceased.
Philadelphia police are preparing to return to a dilapidated duplex in the Olney neighborhood for a deeper physical search, potentially removing walls and floorboards, as they investigate over one million digital files linked to Raymond 'R.C.' Horsch. The investigation, which began in June, has identified at least seven missing women, with five believed dead based on graphic images and videos recovered from the property. While no bodies or biological evidence have yet been found, a new witness has come forward with a 2012 account of being photographed by Horsch and his son, Eugene, who remains in federal custody on gun charges.
Philadelphia health officials issued a warning after a measles-positive traveler passed through Philadelphia International Airport, marking the second exposure in the city within a week. The incident follows a separate exposure at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). While the airport case involved a traveler who did not leave the facility, the CHOP incident required preventive antibody treatment for infants. Pennsylvania has recorded 792 cases and four deaths this year, prompting officials to urge immediate vaccination for unvaccinated or unsure individuals.
Philadelphia is hosting a week-long series of concerts, talks, and film screenings to mark the 100th anniversary of John Coltrane’s birth. These events highlight his 1950s residency in the city, which shaped his musical evolution. Simultaneously, the restoration of his former home in Strawberry Mansion continues, aiming to create a community cultural center. Additionally, long-lost live recordings known as 'The Tiberi Tapes' are being released for the first time, offering new insights into his improvisational style.