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1 dead, 3 hospitalized after shooting in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood, police says

One man is dead and three other people were hospitalized after a shooting in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood Saturday evening. read more

Operating rooms are major sources of greenhouse gasses. Penn is eliminating a form of anesthesia that hangs in the air for more than a decade after use.

Philadelphia-area health systems are phasing out a common anesthesia gas that hangs in the atmosphere for 14 years. Desflurane is the most potent greenhouse gas found in hospitals, which are ... read more

One dead, three wounded, including two juveniles, in a West Philly multiple shooting

An 18-year-old man was killed, and three other people — including two juveniles — were seriously wounded Saturday evening in a quadruple shooting on a West Philadelphia porch at a house where a ... read more

Teen Killed, Three Injured in Quadruple Shooting on Southwest Philly Porch

An 18-year-old died and another teen was critically wounded in a quadruple shooting in Southwest Philadelphia. read more

1 dead, 3 injured in shooting in Kingsessing, police say

The 18-year-old was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he later died, officials say. One of the 17-year-olds and the 23-year-old were also transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center ... read more

Weekend Shootings Leave Three Men Critical in Philadelphia, Police Seek Perpetrators

Two shootings in Philadelphia leave men critically injured, with no arrests made and the search for the shooters ongoing. read more

1 dead, 3 others injured after shooting breaks out in Southwest Philadelphia: Police

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- One person is dead and three others are injured after a shooting broke out in Southwest Philadelphia Saturday night. Officers say it took place on the 1000 block of South 51st ... read more

Woman dead, 3 men injured in 2 separate Southwest Philadelphia shootings, police say

A woman was killed and three men were injured in two separate shootings in Southwest Philadelphia on Tuesday, police said. read more

Quadruple shooting kills male, 18; critically injures teen in SW Philly: officials

Investigators found 26 shell casings at the scene. An 18-year-old was rushed by medics to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center with a gunshot wound to his face. He died at the hospital. Someone drove a 17 ... read more

Kingsessing shooter father allegedly try to set two relatives on fire

Kimbrady Carriker,64, is facing multiple charges, including arson. A 64-year-old man faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and arson, after allegedly setting a relative’s home on fire. read more

15-year-old boy injured in shooting outside West Philly church, police say

Police believe both suspects to be teenagers and are seeking two others. Authorities transported the teenager to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was placed in stable condition. Police say ... read more

Shooting in West Philadelphia apartment leaves man in critical condition

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Authorities are investigating a shooting in West Philadelphia. Police were called to the 5500 block of Summer Place around 11:20 p.m. Saturday. There they found a man shot ... read more