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'Big Phan' documentary's world premiere at Philadelphia Film Festival

6abc.com 10/17 10:56P Alicia Vitarelli

It was a world debut of the most Philly kind Saturday morning as the documentary "Big Phan" premiered at the Philadelphia Film Festival in Center City.

'No Kings' rallies shift focus to voter participation ahead of midterm elections

6abc.com 10/17 10:56P WPVI

Demonstrators gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall on Saturday as part of a nationwide "No Kings: Vote Early" day of action, with organizers encouraging people to take their frustration to the polls this Election Day.

A breakdown of the regional races across the region

6abc.com 10/17 12:13P Brian Taff

Host Brian Taff interviews Omar Sabir - Chair of the Philadelphia City Commissioners - a three-member bipartisan board elected to oversee voter registration and conduct elections in Philadelphia. They discussed important deadlines for registering...

Leon H. Sullivan artifacts displayed to honor civil rights leader's legacy

6abc.com 10/17 12:32A TaRhonda Thomas

The display features items that had never previously been exhibited publicly, highlighting the legacy of a man remembered for his efforts to advance opportunities for Black communities in Philadelphia and beyond.

Search continues for evidence after officer killed, another wounded in West Philadelphia ambush

6abc.com 10/17 12:32A Chad Pradelli

Nearly a week after two police officers were ambushed in West Philadelphia, investigators returned to the scene Friday to search for additional evidence.

FYI Philly | Halloween tricks, treats and frightfully fun adventures

6abc.com 10/16 1:13P 6abc Digital Staff

Tricks AND treats! This week on FYI Philly, we're celebrating Halloween with bone-chilling scares, spooky adventures and sweet seasonal delights. From Halloween thrills inside a historic Philadelphia landmark to an asylum specializing in fear,...

Vehicle crashes through porch, into West Philly home

NBC10.com (Local) 10/16 1:12A Hayden Mitman

Crews were busy overnight after a vehicle slammed through a porch and into a home along Belmont Avenue in the Parkside section of West Philadelphia.

Bones found at Philadelphia home at center of missing women investigation: Sources

6abc.com 10/16 12:29A 6abc Digital Staff

Crews began excavating in the backyard of a home in Philadelphia's Olney section on Tuesday, looking for evidence linked to several missing women.

Suspect wanted for violent attack, robbery of woman in Philadelphia

6abc.com 10/16 12:29A 6abc Digital Staff

Investigators say the man approached a woman from behind, threw her to the ground and punched her several times before stealing her wallet and car keys.

Woman arrested after blocking delivery robot in Center City Philadelphia confrontation

6abc.com 10/16 12:29A Christie Ileto

A Center City Philadelphia woman was arrested after allegedly refusing to move out of the path of a delivery robot, a confrontation that was captured on video and has since drawn attention online.

Fundraisers aim to help families of Philadelphia police officers shot in the line of duty

6abc.com 10/15 11:38A 6abc Digital Staff

Two new support funds are being announced to help the Philadelphia police officers shot in the line of duty over the weekend.

Man dead, suspect in custody after stabbing, barricade in West Philadelphia

6abc.com 10/15 11:38A 6abc Digital Staff

A man is dead and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing led to a barricade situation in West Philadelphia Thursday morning.

3 suspects wanted for arson and burglary inside grocery store in North Philadelphia

6abc.com 10/14 8:33P 6abc Digital Staff

Philadelphia police are trying to identify and arrest three men caught on camera setting a grocery store on fire after attempting to open the ATM.

Termini Bros. honors fallen Philadelphia officer with special edition cupcake fundraiser