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A near three‑hour SWAT standoff on Shelmire Avenue ended with a man arrested; police say no one was hurt and the incident is under investigation.
Food & Drinks in ...
A new South Jersey pop-up called Stoop Dogs is serving customizable Philly-style hot dogs for parties, led by Bre Renner and her daughter.
Morgan's Pier has returned to the Delaware River for its 15th season with new seasonal menus, anniversary cocktails and a packed events calendar. Expect DJs, trivia and waterfront views through the summer.
Police say a 45-year-old man was found shot inside an SUV on the 4300 block of Malta Street; surveillance shows two people fleeing and suspects tried to set the vehicle on fire.
Sports in ...
Three second‑period goals powered the Flyers to a 5-2 win over the Penguins, giving Philadelphia a 3-0 lead and its first home playoff game with fans in eight years.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mayor Cherelle Parker led a high‑profile endorsement of State Sen. Sharif Street outside City Hall, consolidating establishment support ahead of the May 19 primary.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Subaru Park will host DroneArt Show: Harry Potter on July 17–18 — a two-night spectacle with 1,200 drones, live music and interactive wristbands. Waitlist is open and public tickets go on sale April 29.
At a neighborhood town hall, Philadelphians split over Mayor Parker's proposed per‑ride rideshare fee — supporters say it funds schools, critics warn of higher fares.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
The Black Doctors Consortium broke ground on an imaging center in North Philadelphia to bring mammography, CT, X‑ray and ultrasound services to underserved neighborhoods. Leaders say the project will shorten the path from screening to care.
A Dauphin County jury found Evelyn Zigerelli‑Henderson guilty after prosecutors say she set her 84‑year‑old husband on fire; she was later sentenced to life without parole. The case has resurfaced in recent true‑crime coverage.
A two-vehicle crash on Route 23 in West Hempfield Township killed one driver and sent another to the hospital; Lancaster County investigators are on the scene.
Parks & Nature in ...
Cobbs Creek reopened after a multi-year closure with a 68-bay Lincoln Financial driving range, a TGR short course and a new Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab for local students.
Prosecutors say a Coatesville balcony confrontation on Saturday left Moises Galarza‑Bermudez dead; Neftali Feliciano‑Perez was arraigned on third‑degree murder and related charges.
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