The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at approximately 4:11 AM in the 25th Police District.
Officers were dispatched to the area of 9XX W. Erie Avenue for a report of a person with a gun. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 35-year-old Hispanic female holding a firearm to the right side of her head.
Officers issued multiple verbal commands ordering her to drop the weapon. The female did not comply to these commands. One officer deployed a Taser, which struck the female but had no effect. The female then fled across Erie Avenue, at which time she pointed the firearm in the direction of the officers.
In response, Officer #1 and Officer #2 discharged their duty weapons, striking the female multiple times. She fell to the ground and dropped her firearm. Officers transported her to Temple University Hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
A firearm was recovered at the scene – a .22 caliber Kel-Tec handgun with an obliterated serial number, loaded with one round in the chamber and nineteen rounds in the magazine.
The female is currently charged with Aggravated Assault on Police and Violations of the Uniform Firearms Act (VUFA).
No officers or other civilians were injured.
Body-Worn Cameras were activated for the duration of the encounter.
This investigation remains in its preliminary stages and is under review by the PPD’s Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Unit (OISI), PPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB), and by the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office (DAO).
Per Departmental policy, the discharging officers have been placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
Monster Mile stop is part of the annual trek from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
Parade and ceremony to honor nation’s veterans free to the public.
DOVER, Del. (Nov. 12, 2025) – Dover Motor Speedway once again hosts the only First State stop on Wreaths Across America’s annual trek down the East Coast to honor America’s heroes laid to rest at Arlington National Cemeteryon Thursday, Dec. 11. This marks the second annual visit to Dover Motor Speedway for the event.
Wreaths Across America’s 60-vehicle convoy of tractor-trailers, Patriot Guard riders, veterans, Gold Star Families and first responders will parade through Delaware before arriving in Dover at the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza for a ceremony before making its way to Arlington.
The festivities will be hosted by Matt Pencek, on-air host of WRDE Coast TV.
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced details of the 14th annual TD James Moody Festival, taking place November 8-23, 2025. Co-curated by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisor Christian McBride, this year’s festival, which draws thousands of fans to the city of Newark, aims to showcase jazz as a powerful cultural force for social justice. From groundbreaking jazz masters Arturo Sandoval and Stanely Clarke to the censored “Poet of Havana” singer-songwriter Carlos Varela and hip-hop stars Chuck D, Rakim and Slick Rick baring their souls in the annual Represent! show, this year’s Festival is rooted in jazz’s intertwined history with activism. Presented at various accessible locations throughout Newark, the citywide Festival offers a diverse program of several acts fusing jazz with poetry, spoken word, dance, blues, pop, African-Caribbean music, and more — making it a destination for all arts lovers. New for this year, eligible TD Bank cardholders will receive special perks at the TD James Moody Jazz Festival. Review more information and the full list of benefits here.
Brazilian Taste, a Lexington, S.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,120 pounds of chicken and beef croquettes due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains sesame, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
During former Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign, you chastised “the brothers” for what you perceived as their reluctance to vote for a black female. You said: “We have not yet seen the same kinds of energy and turnout in all corners of our neighborhoods and communities as we saw when I was running. Now, I also want to say that that seems to be more pronounced with the brothers.”
Did you tell “the brothers” who, for the sake of racial solidarity, you tried to shame into voting for Harris that you only believe in left-wing racial solidarity?
Delaware offers many opportunities for overnight stays in the great outdoors — including sleeping under the stars in tents or yurts, traveling with a recreational vehicle, discovering a cozy cabin in the woods or even visiting the beach in the off-season in a cottage or waterfront house.
Camping is available year-round in Delaware State Parks, and fall is a popular time to visit its five campground parks — Cape Henlopen, Delaware Seashore, Killens Pond, Lums Pond and Trap Pond — and the unique and diverse programs, events or activities offered at each site. The parks system also has cottages and houses for rent along the coast for special occasions. All told, the state park system offers more than 900 sites from which to choose.
“Camping in our state parks is a great way to create lasting memories and new traditions,” said Matthew Ritter, Director of DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation. “There is something about a campfire that seems to quiet the world around us and allow people to reconnect with each other.”
Tent or Yurt Get back to the basics with a tent or yurt in the woods or at the beach and immerse yourself in nature. The five campground parks as well as Brandywine Creek, Holts Landing and White Clay Creek State Parks, have areas that can be reserved for groups, including Girl or Boy Scouts or other other organizations.
Campsites are available at many parks for people with mobility challenges, designed with accessible pathways, restrooms and parking, to ensure a comfortable outdoor experience for all.
Recreational Vehicles Delaware State Parks offers RV camping at five locations, including Killens Pond, Lums Pond, Trap Pond, Cape Henlopen and the Delaware Seashore State Parks. The sites have all the comforts of home in picture-perfect surroundings. Cabins
Three of the campgrounds feature cabins, including Cape Henlopen, Killens Pond and Trap Pond, and can sleep 4-6 people depending on the location. Lums Pond will add a new 14-cabin complex, with two and three bedrooms, with two cabins expected to open in 2026 and the remaining 12 in 2027, adding even more options for people looking to spend the night in the great outdoors in the First State.
Cottages and Rental Houses The Delaware parks system also has three waterfront locations for lodging along the coast, including 12 cottages at the Indian River Inlet that sleep six; Assawoman Canal house in Ocean View that sleeps 7 and the Oceanfront House off Coastal Highway at the northern boundary of Delaware Seashore State Park that sleeps six.
Leashed pets are welcome at campgrounds but must be attended at all times, and there are designated cabins and cottages for animals so check reservation details at the time of booking.
For more information on camping at Delaware State Parks, visit the destateparks.com/overnight-accommodations/ website.
U.S. News and World Report has proudly recognized Gloucester High School in Gloucester City as one of the Best High Schools for 2025. This prestigious honor marks the school’s impressive ninth consecutive year of achieving high rankings at the national, Philadelphia area, and New Jersey levels. According to Sean Gorman, Superintendent and High School Principal, along with Doctor of Education Kimberly Chiodi, Assistant Superintendent at Gloucester High School, the school has been placed in the top 40 percent of all public high schools, both nationwide and in the Philadelphia area. This continuous success highlights the school’s commitment to academic excellence and the enrichment of its students.
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A closer look at user-submitted crime data on platforms like Nextdoor shows that this information can often be misleading and should not be trusted to accurately reflect the crime rate in neighborhoods like Westville. Studies have shown that neighborhood social apps tend to boost users’ fears, leading to an exaggerated sense of danger and the belief that crime is more common than it really is. For a better understanding of crime statistics, it is important to consult credible, official sources for accurate data. Such as the chief of police. (Source AI)
Outdoor Delaware is the award-winning online magazine of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Articles and multimedia content are produced by the DNREC Office of Communications.
Since the state began tracking the number of hunting licenses sold in 1972, the total number of hunters in Delaware reached a peak in 1975, at around 30,000. That number began to steadily decline a decade later and has remained static at approximately 20,000 annually for the past two decades before dropping to 15,399 in 2024.
The decline in hunting isn’t unique to Delaware but is part of a national trend that can be attributed to older hunters becoming unable to take part and younger generations being less likely to take up the activity.
Fewer people grow up hunting these days, and absent that formative childhood experience, they’re less likely to hunt as adults. People moving to Delaware from nearby states often come from urban areas and as a result don’t have a background in hunting. That all contributes to fewer people hunting today.
Fifty years ago, roughly 5% of the state’s population hunted, according to license data maintained by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Today, that figure is more like 2%.
Pat Emory, director of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Fish and Wildlife (right), with his father, son and grandsons on a recent trip. (Delaware DNREC)
But that doesn’t mean hunting’s importance has diminished for those who do take part. Hunting is a major way of connecting with nature, spending time with friends and family and managing wildlife and promoting conservation. Whether you prefer to hunt alone or with others, it represents a chance to immerse yourself in nature and get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
For those of us that are practitioners of the art of hunting, there are few things better than being in a deer stand or duck blind, anticipating the opportunity of a deer coming within range or ducks with wings set coming into your decoys.
For many, this is deeply relaxing and represents a chance to function as our ancestors did. Humans have hunted animals for millennia; it’s one of the oldest activities that survives today. Even though much of the technology has changed, many of the same basic principles apply today as they did thousands of years ago.
Hunting gives people the opportunity to appreciate the great taste of wild game and fowl, and many find it extremely rewarding to bring home a deer or other game they have taken themselves. In an age where locally sourced, organic foods are in vogue, is there anything better than the bounty Mother Nature has to offer?
Hunting is a way of testing oneself, improving your own skill through hours of patience and repetition. It also plays a major role in controlling wildlife populations like deer and snow geese in Delaware. Without hunting, these species would adversely impact both farming and our environment.
Hunters pay for the privilege, with Delaware bringing in money from federal excise taxes on guns and ammunition as well as state fees for hunting licenses. That’s millions of dollars that funds research, management and habitat improvements for wildlife management — and not only for game species. Money from hunting fees allows the state to acquire habitat and conduct research on raptors, shorebirds and other species, as well as educate new hunters.
In short, hunting is part of our heritage, and despite declining numbers, it remains an important way of life for many in our state. The emotional connection hunters develop with nature cannot be overstated and is one of the key factors keeping people coming back to hunting year after year.
If you haven’t hunted before or want to rekindle that passion again, contact a family member or friend that hunts or a local gun club to get you started. Delaware, through the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife, provides numerous opportunities for you to hunt or just enjoy the outdoors on more than 68,000 acres of public lands throughout the state. Take the time to experience nature at its best and enjoy the beauty and hunting traditions that Delaware has to offer.
The fourth Saturday in September marks National Hunting and Fishing Day, an annual event that serves to engage Americans in the great outdoors. In 2025, that is Sept. 27. What are you waiting for?
Pat Emory is the director of the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Camilla Araujo was among the high-profile names spotted outside the Vetements runway show in Paris, where the fashion house staged one of the most closely watched events of Fashion Week.
The model and social media personality arrived in a striking slate-toned structured gown with dramatic shoulders and a floor-length hem. Styled with oversized black sunglasses and silver statement earrings, Araujo’s look drew attention from photographers and fans gathered outside despite the rainy weather.Still, it was Heidi Klum who dominated headlines with an ensemble that instantly went viral.
The 52-year-old model, accompanied by her daughter Leni, first posed for photos in an oversized overcoat and dark glasses.
Moments later, she revealed a floor-length gown of sheer gray lace with built-in gloves, leaving little to the imagination. Beneath the lace, Klum wore only a nude-toned thong.
The look, which debuted as part of Vetements’ Spring/Summer 2025 collection, shocked even seasoned Fashion Week attendees.
Klum also revealed metallic grills when she parted her lips on the carpet, further adding to the buzz.
“She looked fearless,” Araujo said. “Heidi’s been in this business for decades and still knows how to create a viral moment. I think that’s inspiring. Fashion should make people talk.”
The German supermodel previously walked in the same Vetements collection in a more covered-up look, pairing leather pants with a graphic T-shirt and long coat. But the lace gown worn Thursday may stand as one of her most daring public outfits to date.
For Araujo, the experience was about more than celebrity spectacle. “I come here for the art,” she said. “What Vetements does is unexpected. It’s not safe, and that’s the point. You see the clothes, but you also feel the culture shift happening in front of you.”
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Camilla Araujo was among the high-profile names spotted outside the Vetements runway show in Paris, where the fashion house staged one of the most closely watched events of Fashion Week.