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A 26-year-old man was critically wounded after police say he was shot outside a West Philly store where he had been playing a gambling-style 'skill game' near 61st and Vine.
Three women were found dead Monday evening in a South Philadelphia home; police say preliminary findings point to a double murder and suicide. Detectives recovered a firearm and have opened an investigation.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
AA flight AA93 from Zurich declared an emergency over the North Sea and diverted to London Heathrow; trackers show the 787 landed safely while authorities seek details.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
The FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill shut down Monday after organizers warned of severe weather. Officials said the site would remain closed for the rest of the day as storms moved in.
A 45-year-old man was killed Saturday night in a Philadelphia park near the 3700 block of 2nd Street. Police say homicide detectives are investigating and no arrests have been announced.
A Hatboro KinderCare employee faces felony child‑endangerment and simple‑assault charges after an alleged incident at the center. He is being held on $25,000 bail.
A man was found shot on the bleachers of a Hunting Park baseball field late Saturday and died at the scene. Police say no arrests have been made and are seeking tips.
A late-night single-vehicle crash on I-95 in Bensalem killed one person and closed southbound lanes near the Woodhaven Road exit. Officials say investigators are working the scene.
A 38-year-old ride-share driver was shot in the shoulder early Saturday in North Philadelphia while fleeing an attempted robbery. Police are asking for tips.
Food & Drinks in ...
The Buttery opens its third café at 836 W. Lancaster Ave., bringing sourdough loaves, seasonal dishes and a Bryn Mawr-only lemon poppy kouign amann.
A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 94 months after pleading guilty in a cargo-theft ring accused of stealing more than $1.5M in crab legs, TVs and U.S. dimes.
An 81-year-old woman died after being injured while helping a family member with a parked vehicle on Young Street in Easton; county and city investigators are probing.
Friedes’ family filed a wrongful‑death suit against the driver convicted in the 2024 Spruce Street crash, and advocates say litigation has stalled promised bike‑lane protections.
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