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Seventeen people were arrested after raids at a North Philadelphia coffee shop alleged to be a front for a decades‑long drug organization. Officials say officers seized drugs, firearms and cash during coordinated searches.
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Cloudy Thursday with temps in the upper 40s and a few light showers. Patchy fog tonight before a warm Friday.
A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot overnight in Grays Ferry. Police say the shooting may have been accidental as detectives question multiple people.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The historic Witherspoon in Center City will reopen as 186 long‑term rental units; leasing is underway and move‑ins begin the first week of April.
Police say thieves stripped nearly 15,000 pounds of copper from an Infrasource yard in Plymouth Township, leaving about $400,000 in losses; three people were arrested and two suspects remain wanted.
Warm day near 80°F gives way to storms this evening; heavy rain and gusty winds possible. Small craft advisories affect coastal waters.
Politics & Govt in ...
Early statewide polls give Gov. Josh Shapiro a double‑digit lead over Stacy Garrity; fundraising and turnout will shape the May primary and the November race.
PECO has asked regulators for a 12.5% electricity rate increase that could add about $20 to a typical monthly bill starting in 2027.
A rare Old City house with a 1,100‑bottle wine room is being marketed off‑market at $16 million, putting it among the priciest listings in Philadelphia. The home blends suburban scale and city living.
Parx cut the ribbon on the renovated Parxview Hotel in Bensalem, a 160-room property with suites, a bistro and shuttle service to the casino. The pool deck is slated to open by the end of May.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Penn Medicine Doylestown Health earned Healthgrades’ 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award, placing the hospital among the top five percent nationally for safety and experience.
A woman was shot Sunday on the 500 block of West Montgomery Avenue in North Philadelphia and taken to an area hospital. Police say the case is under investigation and no arrests have been announced.
Cloudy Monday in Philly with highs near 66°F and gusty southwest winds. Isolated afternoon showers, with scattered storms likely Monday night and midweek.
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