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.

A 159‑unit townhouse plan for the former Plymouth Ridge office park hits township agendas this week, reviving debate over traffic and schools.

Hatboro police say a woman directed juveniles to pick up unpaid Wawa orders; investigators are seeking tips. The suspect was seen fleeing in a silver Nissan Versa.

Police renewed their appeal for tips in the 2019 North Philadelphia ATV chase that left Darren Foxworth dead. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

Artist‑led Philly PrideAF runs June 6–26 with performances across Philadelphia, from Dilworth Park to Fishtown.

A 36-year-old man was shot and killed late Saturday on the 2300 block of Sedgley Street; police recovered shell casings and have made no arrests. Investigators are asking for tips.

A car struck an adult woman and four children on Marple Street; all five were hospitalized in stable condition and police say a vehicle was recovered.

Bensalem crews upgraded a lab alarm in Trevose to a hazmat response on Thursday night; officials say the hazard was contained and there is no ongoing threat.