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Robert B. Pollock Elementary in Northeast Philadelphia went into a secured lockdown after alleged threats were reported; the district and police say everyone is safe.
A man is in critical condition after an April shooting on Concord Bridge Place; police say they have arrested 28-year-old Quran Tabron and are seeking tips.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Surveillance video shows a freight train roll over a pile of illegally dumped tires near 9th and Tioga. Police say a man has been arrested and city officials are highlighting cleanup and enforcement.
Retail & Industry in ...
Experiential openings and a planned JCPenney redevelopment have pushed King of Prussia Mall into a new era of shopping, dining and attractions. Shoppers and owners say the strategy is working.
A Norristown school employee pleaded guilty to a summary harassment charge; the student's family says surveillance video captured the incidents and is demanding answers.
A shot was reported Wednesday on the trolley platform at SEPTA’s 13th Street Station; one man was detained, no one was injured and trains were restored.
A southbound I‑95 ramp in Fishtown briefly closed after police investigated a reported road‑rage shooting. One person was detained and the ramp has since reopened.
A 4-year-old boy was hospitalized after falling from a third-floor apartment window in the 2200 block of N. 7th St.; police say he is in stable condition and the Special Victims Unit is investigating.
A person in custody slipped away from Penn Presbyterian, prompting a large police sweep through Powelton. Officers, K‑9 teams and drones searched around 38th and Baring Streets.
A 19-year-old was shot Tuesday night on North Woodstock Street in North Philadelphia; police arrested a suspect and recovered a semi-automatic handgun.
Politics & Govt in ...
A field director pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one month in county jail after prosecutors said pay‑for‑registrations prompted fake voter‑registration forms in Pennsylvania.
Weather & Environment in ...
Surveillance footage shows a black bear wandering through yards in West Vincent Township. Police warned residents to secure garbage and feeders and to notify authorities if they spot the animal.
Real Estate & Development in ...
WSFS renewed a long-term lease at 1818 Market, giving the Shorenstein-owned tower a short-term stability boost after a steep valuation drop and receivership.
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