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A federal judge sentenced Philip McPherson II to 78 months for a 2022 Allentown crash that killed his student pilot. Prosecutors say he flew despite losing his certification.
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Philadelphia's average gender pay gap has tightened to 88.8¢, but Black and Latina workers still earn far less, the Forum of Executive Women finds.
Retail & Industry in ...
WhiteHawk Minerals raised $200.2M in an upsized IPO and began trading as WHK, in what local coverage calls the region’s largest public offering this year.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Bastet has opened at 601 Spring Garden in Poplar, reviving the former Palmer Social Club and Trilogy with restored JBL speakers, custom lighting and a late‑June grand opening.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
NetJets has started maintenance operations at Reading Regional Airport, moving aircraft into a long‑term hangar lease and promising local jobs and investment. Industry reporting shows the site as the company’s largest MRO in the Northeast.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A Penn Medicine analysis found overweight women on GLP‑1 drugs had roughly 30% fewer breast‑cancer diagnoses; researchers are planning a large randomized trial.
Sports in ...
Bryce Harper, Joel Embiid and other Philly stars signed nine official FIFA match balls that will be presented to the nations playing group matches in the city.
An autopsy found electrocution was the cause of death for a 26‑year‑old Lebanon mother who collapsed at a car wash vacuum on April 15. Police have disabled the machines and are continuing their investigation.
Market Street between 2nd and 6th in Old City got a streetscape makeover with sidewalk‑level bike lanes, wider sidewalks and bus bump‑outs. Mayor Parker led a ribbon‑cutting on Tuesday.
Montgomery County is offering a $2,500 reward for tips in the 2011 Norristown stabbing of Jessica Manzanero. Detectives say newly discovered information prompted the renewed public appeal.
In a brazen midday operation, thieves loaded about 1,800 cases of Noble Oak bourbon onto an 18-wheeler, leaving a North Philly distributor facing roughly $500,000 in retail losses.
A man in his 30s died after being shot on Durfor Street early Saturday. Police recovered a spent shell casing and are asking the public to contact the Homicide Unit with tips.
A man was pistol‑whipped and robbed of cash and his Rolex outside Live! Casino in South Philadelphia late Friday, police say.
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