Alex Wigglesworth
Alex Wigglesworth was born and raised in Philadelphia. She worked as a gas station attendant, photo lab technician, radio station intern and legal secretary before joining Metro's staff as a full-time city desk reporter in 2011. Wigglesworth covers crime, politics, civil rights and anything else interesting or absurd happening in the city of Brotherly Love. She is aware that her last name is hilarious and is totally cool if you want to make fun of it. And yes, it is real.
Report: AVI assessments ‘flawed,’ especially for lower-priced homes
A report from the Crosstown Coalition of Taxpayers claims the city’s AVI reassessments are inaccurate, overvaluing less expensive homes by up to 50 percent.
Harley-riding historian will tour Philly tomorrow for TV show shoot
Stan Ellsworth of TV show “American Ride” will film Philly history from the back of his Harley Davidson motorcycle on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Boxer Bernard Hopkins will receive the 2013 Wanamaker Athletic Award
Boxer Bernard Hopkins, 48, will be honored this summer with the John Wanamaker Athletic Award for his contributions to Philadelphia’s sports scene.
DSP: Police found 700 bags of ‘Death Injection’ heroin during car stop
Two men were arrested Saturday after a speeding stop led to the confiscation of more than 700 bags of heroin stamped “Death Injection” and “High Heat.”
Eastern State Penitentiary is hosting ‘Prison Food Weekend’
The Eastern State Penitentiary will this summer host a “Prison Food Weekend” featuring recreated inmate dishes, both new and historic.
VIDEO: Police release tape of suspect in fatal fruit vendor stabbing
Police released surveillance video of a man suspected of stabbing to death South Philadelphia fruit cart vendor Don Ly, 68.
Police: Woman’s dog thwarts robbery attempt
Police in Delaware are crediting a 31-year-old woman’s dog with saving her after it scared off two men during an attempted robbery Saturday night.
NJ hospital could be liable for inmate’s escape, alleged murder
Inmate David Goodell escaped from a Newark Hospital while receiving treatment after “faking” a seizure and allegedly murdered 21-year-old Viviana Tulli.
Stepped-up seat belt enforcement campaign begins today in NJ
Officials with the Delaware River Port Authority will be stepping up enforcement of New Jersey’s seat belt law beginning Monday.
Hard to count, the faces of Philly’s homeless youth are often hidden
Advocates say the number of homeless youth in Philadelphia has increased and service providers have no way of accurately assessing the scope of the problem.