A man was pistol‑whipped and robbed of cash and his Rolex outside Live! Casino in South Philadelphia late Friday, police say.

A 60-year-old man was stabbed to death Friday night near N. 11th and Thompson Streets in North Philadelphia. Police say a relative was questioned and are asking for tips.

The School District opened a climate audit at Frankford High after staffers alleged 'ghost' classes, grade tinkering and a physical encounter involving the principal.

A western Pennsylvania lawmaker is pitching a one‑time $250 payment to taxpaying households, saying the commonwealth has extra revenue and tying the idea to America250 events. The proposal would still need legislative approval and administrative setup.

Action News footage shows Philadelphia officers striking a parked SUV during a chase on April 25; Internal Affairs has opened a probe and the city's risk office is handling a claim.

Police recovered a sanitation truck stolen from a Grays Avenue garage and took two people into custody on N. 41st Street in West Philadelphia.

A Philadelphia police officer was hospitalized with a leg injury after being struck while directing traffic outside a Phillies game. Details remain limited.

An early Penn Medicine trial suggests CAR‑T immunotherapy may be adapted for kidney failure, offering a new path for transplant and fibrosis patients while important safety questions remain.

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited an Elizabethtown child‑care center to highlight expanded tax credits and a proposed $35M boost for worker bonuses ahead of the June 30 budget deadline.

Federal agents arrested a deported sex offender in Upper Darby and charged him with unlawful reentry and failing to register. Prosecutors say he was deported in 2007 after a 2001 conviction.

Jefferson University will open Delaware’s first medical school in partnership with the University of Delaware, backed by roughly $157 million in federal rural‑health funds.

Lancaster Airport will get daily nonstop flights to Chicago O'Hare starting June 3, operated by SkyWest as United Express. Tickets are on sale now.

Lower Merion's seasonal ban on gas‑powered leaf blowers begins June 1, 2026, as part of a phased plan that ends with a full ban in 2029. The ordinance allows electric blowers but has drawn pushback from landscapers and residents.