Good Samaritans Rescue Crash Victim

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PHILADELPHIA PA (July13, 2026)--On Friday, July 11, 2026, a man traveling on Kelly Drive suddenly veered off the road and crashed into the Schuylkill River. The river runs parallel to Kelly Drive.

According to NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle, the man experienced a medical emergency and plunged his red car into the Schuylkill River along the 2200 block of Kelly Drive. Bystanders, including a former national rower and a college coach, jumped into the water to rescue the trapped man before the vehicle fully submerged. [1, 2]

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Star Wars: The Experience Premiers in Philly

The exterior of The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia   — Photo courtesy The Franklin Institute

While much of the exhibit remains under tight wrap, museum organizers did share a few key details on what visitors can expect to see. 

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Philadelphia Zoo Debuts Zoo360 Trail for Bears

Philadelphia Zoo is thrilled to share that its new resident bears are now exploring the Zoo’s first Zoo360 trail for bears and spending time in a brand-new habitat built as a part of Francis J. Carey Bear Country. Gould & Potter Crossing, 60 feet long and 16 feet in the air, is the latest in the expansion of the Zoo360 trails at Philadelphia Zoo that began in 2011 and the first one the Zoo’s resident bears can use. Bhalu, Carey Bear Country is a $25 million state-of-the-art facility built with the highest standards of animal care in mind, making it one of the best in the country for vulnerable bears. Not only does Carey Bear Country enhance the Zoo’s animal care program, it creates a dynamic, memorable and educational experience for guests of all ages and backgrounds, and supports the Zoo’s conservation programs to protect these species in zoos and in the wild. Carey Bear Country is now home to Andean bears, Turbo and Alba, and sloth bear, Bhalu.

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Update on Non-fatal Shooting Investigation

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at approximately 12:09 p.m., officers from the 14th District responded to the area of the 5700 block of Boyer Street for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent chest wound and immediately transported him to Albert Einstein Medical Center. During treatment, medical personnel determined the victim had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. He is currently listed in stable condition.

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Tuskegee Airman Invite Public to Explore Historic Exhibits

The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. continues to preserve and share the extraordinary legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen through ongoing community exhibits designed to educate, inspire and engage visitors of all ages.

Held at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church and the Horsham Branch of American Heritage Federal Credit Union, the exhibits feature historical photographs, artifacts and educational displays highlighting the accomplishments, courage and lasting impact of the Tuskegee Airmen and the men and women who supported military aviation during World War II.

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2 Dead, 1 Injured in 3 Philly Incidents

The Philadelphia Police Department is actively investigating three separate  incidents that occurred this afternoon, resulting in two fatalities and one injury. Investigations remain ongoing across multiple districts, and no motives have been established at this time.

In the first incident, police responded to the 5700 block of Boyer Street for reports of an injured male. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from visible blood and trauma to his chest. Officers immediately transported the victim to Albert Einstein Medical Center, where medical staff determined that he had sustained two gunshot wounds to the chest. The victim is currently listed in stable condition, and no arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing with  the Shooting Investigation Group.

Shortly after, at approximately 2:21 PM, officers from the 18th District responded to a violent altercation on the highway at the 700 block of S. 60th Street involving two individuals. Preliminary findings indicate that a 35-year-old male stabbed a 42-year-old male, who then drew a firearm and shot the 35-year-old multiple times. Both men were transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where the 42-year-old was listed in stable condition, and the 35-year-old was pronounced deceased at 3:00 PM. The crime scene is currently being held, and the investigation is being handled by the Homicide Unit.

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Surveillance Images of Person Sought in Fatal Logan Robbery Homicide Released

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Shawn Caddell during a robbery in the city’s Logan neighborhood.

Investigators have released surveillance video stills depicting a male they are seeking to identify in connection with the homicide that occurred on Monday, July 6, 2026, inside a business located on the 4900 block of North Broad Street.

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Stabbing Investigation

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at approximately 3:32 p.m., officers from the 9th District responded to the 2000 block of Hamilton Street for a report of a stabbing inside a property. Upon arrival, officers located a 21-year-old female suffering from a stab wound. The victim was transported by Philadelphia Fire Department Medic to Jefferson Center City Hospital, where she was listed in stable condition. 

At this time there is no motive or arrest; the investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Central Detective Division.

Police Release Photos of Suspect Vehicle Sought in Fatal Kelly Drive Hit-and-Run Investigation

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Crash Investigation Division is releasing photographs of the suspect vehicle believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of 20-year-old Bryce Wolfe.

The crash occurred at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Reservoir Drive.

The preliminary investigation determined that a white SUV was traveling eastbound on Kelly Drive and attempted to make an illegal turn onto Reservoir Drive. As the SUV attempted to return to the eastbound travel lane after realizing the turn could not be completed, it entered the path of a westbound red 2004 Triumph motorcycle.

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NOW OPEN: West Wing of Independence Hall

— Photo courtesy National Park Service

The newly refurbished West Wing of Independence Hall — which just reopened to the public on June 30, 2026 — is new and improved with a redesigned exhibit, interactive tech and an upcoming augmented reality experience. 

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