A heating‑unit blaze at the Cpl. Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center forced patient evacuations Wednesday morning; investigators are reviewing the scene.

A man was shot Tuesday afternoon in Chinatown; police are investigating and asking for tips. No arrests have been reported.

A man was stabbed near Temple University's Charles Library around 2 a.m. Tuesday; campus police are investigating and officials are asking witnesses to come forward.

Amanda Shulman and Alex Kemp quietly opened Pine Street Grill across from Fitler Square, trading tasting menus for matzo ball soup, smashburgers, rotisserie chicken and a kids’ menu.

City and private partners are rolling out pop-ups, murals, trees and transit upgrades on Market East ahead of Philly's 250th.

Cloudy and cool this morning; showers and thunderstorms likely Wednesday night into early Thursday. Expect slick roads and gusty Thursday winds.

Tuesday is mild and mostly dry; heavier rain arrives late Wednesday into early Thursday with about half to one inch expected. Plan for a soggy Wednesday night commute.

A brutal 9–19 start and ugly splits have pushed the Phillies’ manager and hitting coach into the front‑office crosshairs.

Philadelphia prosecutors say a Florida man was charged after a 72‑year‑old was duped into depositing $13,000 at an ATM; investigators traced the cash to an account used by the suspect.

A Philadelphia man was arrested and charged in Bucks County after prosecutors say he sexually assaulted a girl beginning when she was 11; investigators say an audio recording helped the probe.

Snyder County awarded a five-year lease at Faylor Lake to a farmer now facing 115 counts alleging a $1.32M theft from an agribusiness. A May 14 preliminary hearing is set.

A near three‑hour SWAT standoff on Shelmire Avenue ended with a man arrested; police say no one was hurt and the incident is under investigation.

A new South Jersey pop-up called Stoop Dogs is serving customizable Philly-style hot dogs for parties, led by Bre Renner and her daughter.