Bensalem police say 47‑year‑old Adner Pagan‑Fred, a lifetime registered sex offender, was arrested after allegedly messaging someone he believed to be 13. The arrest followed a warrant obtained in early July.

Police say a 31-year-old Reading man was arrested after child-welfare referrals alleged he sexually abused a 7-year-old boy. He faces multiple felony counts and is jailed pending court.

Two federal suits say a May social‑engineering attack on Blank Rome exposed SSNs, IDs and medical records for 57,554 clients.

The Franklin Institute will host the world premiere of Star Wars: The Experience Feb. 13–Sept. 6, 2027. The 18,000‑sqft exhibition includes 70+ artifacts and will tour North America.

U.S. Marshals arrested Joseph Cooper, 31, in Glenside after he allegedly tried to flee on an electric scooter. He was wanted in Camden County on attempted murder and racketeering charges.

Patchy fog and low clouds keep Philadelphia cool on Tuesday with a high near 77°F. Showers and thunderstorms become more likely Thursday–Saturday.

A 16-year-old was shot Monday on the 2600 block of Latona Street and taken to CHOP; police say no arrests have been made and the case is under investigation.

A Flood Watch runs through 8 p.m. Monday as heavy storms return to Philadelphia. Expect heavy downpours and possible flash flooding this afternoon.

Lancaster City officers and county SERT closed Third and Manor during an early‑morning incident; police say the scene was contained and roads will reopen shortly.

A charging e‑bike battery exploded inside a Bristol Township home Friday, igniting furniture and forcing residents to flee. One person suffered minor burns and the cause is under investigation.

A 31-year-old man was found with a stab wound on the 6300 block of Dicks Avenue and later died; police are investigating.

Medics treated multiple people for heat-related illnesses after crowds sweltered at the Reading stop of Union Pacific’s Big Boy as temperatures neared 103°F.

SEPTA’s July 5 timetable brings longer trains, simplified express service and more weekday trips to Penn Medicine Station. Riders should check updated timetables before traveling.