A teenager was shot multiple times Friday in Philadelphia's Poplar neighborhood; CBS Philadelphia posted video and police say the investigation is ongoing.

A man was stabbed Friday in Kensington and rushed to Temple University Hospital; police are searching for a suspect and have not released the victim's identity.

SEPTA has launched a major rehab of the Bridgeport Viaduct on the Norristown High Speed Line; shuttle buses will replace trains between Bridgeport and Norristown during initial repairs.

PJM says transmission work won’t be done until 2031, clashing with Constellation’s 2027 target to restart the former Three Mile Island unit under a Microsoft power deal.

Two teens admitted creating hundreds of AI‑generated nude images of classmates; victims described trauma at a packed juvenile court hearing.

Antisemitic and racist graffiti was found on the side of a Wells Fargo branch in Springfield Township. Police and township leaders have condemned the vandalism and are seeking tips.

Healthcare accounted for more than 70% of Philadelphia‑area job growth over the last decade, driven largely by ambulatory and home‑health hiring.

Val's Lesbian Bar opened in Queen Village, returning a dedicated lesbian space to Philadelphia for the first time since 2021.

Owner John Middleton defended selling the Harry the K's name to a corporate sponsor, saying naming deals help fund payroll — and many Philly fans are furious.

A woman died and two people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Fairhill Tuesday morning as police investigate. Crews blocked nearby streets while responders worked the scene.

The state House approved HB2189 on March 24, 2026, setting staged increases to $15 and giving counties a route to move faster. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.

Chef Denise Gesek’s Insatiable blends refined coastal‑American plates with a neighborhood bar program in Point Breeze. Expect rotating seasonal dishes and a women‑focused cocktail list.

USDA FSIS issued a public health alert after some 1‑lb White Oak Pastures ground beef sold at Mom’s Organic Markets was reported to possibly contain metal fragments. Check Sell By 03/19/2026 and avoid eating affected packs.