A hoverboard battery ignited a basement blaze in Mayfair early Thursday; crews controlled the fire before dawn and the family of four received Red Cross aid. Investigators say the battery is the likely origin.

Cloudy, muggy morning in Philadelphia with a high near 86°F. Slight chance of afternoon storms; isolated severe cells possible mainly south and east of I‑95.

A boy reported missing was struck and killed by a freight train late Monday in the Bustleton section of Northeast Philadelphia; police say an investigation is underway.

PennDOT reports nearly 430 work‑zone breaches statewide and says 16 workers were injured; the agency is urging motorists to slow down and obey posted limits.

District Attorney Joe Khan will hold a noon press conference to announce charges after prosecutors said a Bucks County official is accused of "abusing his authority."

An early-morning shooting on the 4400 block of Cleveland Street sent two men to the hospital; police say one is critical and the investigation is active.

Officials christened the T.S. Lone Star State at Hanwha Philly Shipyard while a new Golden Defender contract and multibillion expansion plans signaled a major push to revive local shipbuilding.

Hazy skies and heavy storms hit Philly Saturday; Flood Watch and air-quality alerts are in effect.

A man was stabbed during a fight at the Broad–Girard SEPTA station Thursday night; police say the attacker fled and the victim’s injuries are not life-threatening.

A Philadelphia-area DoD logistics specialist pleaded guilty to laundering millions for Nigeria-based scammers and is due to be sentenced Oct. 16, 2026.

Smoky skies and a Code Red air-quality alert are in effect in Philadelphia with highs near 90°F Friday. Heavy, possibly severe storms with flash-flood risk are expected Saturday.

A 37-year-old Clifton Heights driver is in critical condition after being hit by a fleeing motorist on southbound I‑95 near the Walt Whitman Bridge exit.

A late-night fire near South 55th and Ludlow in West Philadelphia injured two children and prompted multiple rescues; one child is in critical condition.