Philadelphia's Architectural Committee blocked Pearl Properties' request to remove the Boyd Theatre marquee, keeping the landmarked Chestnut Street façade intact while the developer rethinks retail plans.

Finley Catering signed a 29‑year lease for the Crystal Tea Room through 2055 and will fund a multimillion‑dollar overhaul as the Wanamaker Building is redeveloped.

Gunfire at a Memorial Day‑weekend party in Olney left three men and a teen hospitalized; police say two people are in custody.

A 60-year-old woman was found dead in her Lumberton Township apartment; prosecutors say her nephew has been charged.

A man was fatally stabbed Sunday at Benner Street and Torresdale Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia. Police say no arrests have been made and the investigation is active.

An officer-involved shooting in Kensington left a man wounded and taken to Temple University Hospital as detectives opened an investigation in the 2800 block of D Street.

A drive-by shooting in Wissinoming Friday night wounded a 15-year-old and a 30-year-old. Police are searching for a suspect and urging neighbors to share tips or video.

A two‑alarm fire on the 300 block of Garfield Avenue damaged multiple row homes across from Bristol Jr.-Sr. High School and left dozens without power. Investigators say the cause is under review.

An overnight blaze on the 200 block of Rocklyn Road in Upper Darby displaced six residents; firefighters contained the fire and no injuries were reported.

A 16-year-old was arrested after police say he stabbed his father in the arm during an argument over a phone charger in North Philadelphia. The 42-year-old was treated at Temple University Hospital and investigators are probing the dispute.

A cool, rainy stretch arrives for Philadelphia with the heaviest rain Saturday night and strong onshore winds that raise rip‑current and small‑craft risks.

Tiffany's Bakery opens a Manayunk storefront this Saturday and will give away 500 cupcakes between 2–7 p.m. to mark the launch.

A new 5K in Fairmount Park will kick off Philadelphia’s 250th celebrations this Memorial Day weekend.