A storm tore the roof off a Philadelphia Housing Authority building near 55th and Vine, scattering debris and forcing residents to evacuate.

Six retailers — including Aritzia, Timberland and Indochino — have signed on at Cherry Hill Mall, joining a major Dick’s House of Sport expansion that’s due in 2026.

An investigational implant at Jefferson Moss‑Magee Rehab helped a paralyzed Philadelphia man regain a functional grip, letting him feed himself and write again.

Krupa's Tavern, a Fairmount mainstay since 1921, is being sold. Buyers say they'll preserve its character while making modest family-friendly changes.

Claude's Comedy Club & Bar opened at 1123 S. Broad St., a small basement room serving nightly stand‑up, comfort snacks and local lineups.

PASSHE set 2026–27 tuition and launched a scholarship to fill tuition gaps for in‑state students who receive both Pell and PA State Grants.

Delaware County prosecutors say two Colwyn residents systematically underfed and assaulted a 20‑year‑old woman with Down syndrome; video and court filings led to arrests and a July 16 hearing.

A car service driver was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in East Germantown; the victim is stable and police are searching for a teen suspect.

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.