Edward Mathews, Man Seen In Racist Viral Video, Facing New Charges For Alleged Stalking, Damaging Neighbors' Vehicles
A viral video showed Mathews likening a Black man to a wild animal. And in another video, he is heard using the N-word.
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A viral video showed Mathews likening a Black man to a wild animal. And in another video, he is heard using the N-word.
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside of his home Monday afternoon after video of a racist rant went viral.
Police were called to Mathews' home Friday shortly after a disturbing video went viral where police say Mathews was "shouting offensive and racial slurs" at a neighbor.
An investigation will be launched into the Mount Laurel Police Department's handling of the incident depicted in the viral video.
With the city of Philadelphia and its surrounding areas under a heat emergency, finding a place to cool off has become priority number one. Here's where you can cool down.
In 1865, it was a day of liberation. This weekend, it's a celebration.
Officials say the victim was on the golf course when he got caught in a pop-up storm.
Those updated guidelines now allow vaccinated children and staff at New Jersey summer camps to ditch the masks outdoors and indoors.
The fire began around 2:30 a.m. Monday.
The county says it's a shortage of drivers that is causing the issue, but they won't say exactly when more will be hired or ready to work.
About 12 units were destroyed and 19 people were displaced.
An investigation is underway to find out if the fire was intentionally set.
Rescuers pulled the 62-year-old victim out and took him to the hospital.
Officials say the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest fire started Monday around 10:20 p.m.
The doors are shuttered at the fire station after the township announced it's suspending the fire department for the next 90 days while it looks for ways to improve the service.
In addition to the old favorites, this year the weekly market has some new additions.
Suddenly, a Friday night in 2021 looked like something out of 2019.
Authorities say 20-year-old Nicholas Wahl shot and killed 27-year-old Dysheem Bruton last Friday on Saint Mary Street.
Police in Evesham Township are looking for a smash and grab cigarette thief.
One of those children was unconscious when police arrived.
Prosecutors say the man was shot as he was walking along the street.
Firefighters say they arrived to find flames, smoke and hoarding conditions.
A ticket in yesterday's Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash drawing is worth $1.75 million.
Firefighters say they arrived to heavy fire, smoke, and hoarding conditions.
The window stickers let first responders know that a person with autism lives inside.
Harrison Bader is expected to go somewhere else in the lineup once Trea Turner returns from the injured list. But as for now, Bader is enjoying hitting leadoff.
The city of Camden in New Jersey reported its first homicide-free summer in over 50 years, crediting a shift to unity policing.
Nurses and other health care workers at Paoli Hospital say the service dogs help them decompress from a stressful job.
An 81-year-old woman died in a wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Morrisville, Bucks County, on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
A Trenton community is now rallying behind multiple families who lost practically everything when a fire destroyed seven rowhomes last week.
Harrison Bader is expected to go somewhere else in the lineup once Trea Turner returns from the injured list. But as for now, Bader is enjoying hitting leadoff.
The city of Camden in New Jersey reported its first homicide-free summer in over 50 years, crediting a shift to unity policing.
Nurses and other health care workers at Paoli Hospital say the service dogs help them decompress from a stressful job.
An 81-year-old woman died in a wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Morrisville, Bucks County, on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
A Trenton community is now rallying behind multiple families who lost practically everything when a fire destroyed seven rowhomes last week.
Harrison Bader is expected to go somewhere else in the lineup once Trea Turner returns from the injured list. But as for now, Bader is enjoying hitting leadoff.
Nurses and other health care workers at Paoli Hospital say the service dogs help them decompress from a stressful job.
An 81-year-old woman died in a wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Morrisville, Bucks County, on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Two men were shot and killed in separate shootings in North Philadelphia on Tuesday morning within an hour of each other, police said.
A mother and her 1-year-old son were found dead a week after they were reported missing. A man who lived with them was also recently found dead, officials said.
The city of Camden in New Jersey reported its first homicide-free summer in over 50 years, crediting a shift to unity policing.
A Trenton community is now rallying behind multiple families who lost practically everything when a fire destroyed seven rowhomes last week.
Residents packed another meeting in Tabernacle Township, New Jersey, to urge leaders to save the rescue squad.
A man died in a shooting near Mill Dam Park in Mount Holly Township Monday night, officials say.
Affordability in New Jersey emerged as a key issue during the first debate between candidates for governor Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli.
A 36-year-old man was killed in a shooting at a youth football game at Eden Park in Wilmington, Delaware, on Sunday.
A 4-month-old is dead after a driver who was allegedly fleeing from police in Wilmington crashed near I-95 Tuesday morning.
Police in Delaware had to disperse an unruly crowd of over 1,000 people, where they say gunshots were fired, after the annual Wilmington Hispanic Parade had concluded.
Delaware State Police identified the teenage boy killed after an e-bike crashed into the side of a school bus in Dover on Friday afternoon.
Authorities are investigating after a plane reportedly crashed in Dover, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Nurses and other health care workers at Paoli Hospital say the service dogs help them decompress from a stressful job.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Staff at a mobile testing van in Philadelphia can test people for prostate cancer and provide more information about the disease.
For this Florida family, the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia is their new happy place while their 1-year-old receives critical care at CHOP.
Taking care of people and knowing about their medical conditions supplies this Penn Medicine nurse with all kinds of ideas for her art.
A Dominican American entrepreneur in Delaware County is honoring her roots through her own makeup line.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Promotions for free devices like phones, tablets and watches could wind up costing you if you're not careful.
The Deptford Mall tried charging $10 to park close to entrances, but is now halting the "premier parking" experiment.
For businesses that sell imported goods in Philadelphia, trade policy and tariffs bring an extra layer of uncertainty this year.
An 81-year-old woman died in a wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Morrisville, Bucks County, on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
A tanker truck overturned on Route 1 in Delaware County, causing thousands of gallons of heating oil to spill onto the roadway.
Road closures and detours for the Philadelphia Distance Run begin Sunday at 5 a.m.
Police said the car that initiated the crash in Philadelphia was involved in a carjacking two days ago on Torresdale Avenue.
Philadelphia International Airport will be front and center as travelers fly into the city in 2026.
Harrison Bader is expected to go somewhere else in the lineup once Trea Turner returns from the injured list. But as for now, Bader is enjoying hitting leadoff.
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings.
After decades of hoping and years of planning, Work to Ride in Philadelphia has a new $15 million facility, McCausland Arena.
The Philadelphia Eagles claimed wide receiver Xavier Gipson off waivers on Monday following the team's comeback win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3.
Jason Kelce, a former NFL player with the Philadelphia Eagles, dressed up and joined the Baltimore Ravens' marching band ahead of the Monday Night Football Game.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
Major starpower is coming to the Philadelphia area this weekend, including musical acts like The Lumineers and Kali Uchis, to comedy stars like Adam Sandler, John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco.
The Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation is reviving a beloved tradition with the return of music, food, and community gatherings at the Night Market on Ogontz Avenue.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B announced her "Little Miss Drama Tour," making a stop in Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 7, 2026.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Two teens are facing charges in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, after they participated in Tiktok stunts that went wrong, with one person dying and another sustaining serious head injuries, District Attorney Stephen Baratta said.
Dogs from the Crisis Response Canines program are helping workers at Paoli Hospital in Chester County, Pennsylvania, decompress and manage the stress of the job.
A Trenton community is still grieving after a high school student was killed in a fire that destroyed multiple rowhomes. Our Ryan Hughes spoke with the young man's family, as neighbors and strangers rally behind everyone impacted.
We now have an update on one of the police officers hurt when 5 officers were shot in York County, Pennsylvania last week. Lt. David Godfrey is now in satisfactory condition after the shooting in North Codorus Township on Sept. 17.
The Philadelphia Police Department is launching a new campaign aimed at helping prevent auto thefts. It is focused on educating vehicle owners about the latest criminal methods and providing tips to fight back against theft. Fliers, community workshops and social media outreach are part of the new campaign. Jim Donovan has the top news headlines in the Philadelphia area on Tuesday, and Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest NEXT Weather forecast.