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A federal jury found Harry Dallas guilty of manufacturing child pornography after prosecutors say he abused and filmed a 15‑year‑old runaway; sentencing is set for June 8.
A man was hospitalized in critical condition after a stabbing Tuesday night on the 1200 block of N. 27th Street in North Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 10 months in federal prison after sending grotesque threats to a political worker recruiting poll watchers. The judge said political violence must be taken seriously.
Crews fought a brush fire in South Philadelphia’s FDR Park Monday afternoon; the fire department said crews were called around 3:40 p.m. and no injuries were reported.
Roughly a dozen clergy were detained at the ICE garage in Center City on March 30 after attempting to block agency vehicles during a No ICE Philly action. Organizers tied the protest to Holy Week and Passover.
Politics & Govt in ...
DA Larry Krasner outlined funding requests for FY27 to expand prosecutions and victim services while updating the city on recent shootings. City Hall will weigh the ask as it reviews Mayor Parker’s $6.97B proposal.
Sports in ...
The Philadelphia Wings announced they will cease operations after the 2025–26 season. The club will play final home and road games in April.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A routine health inspection last Friday flagged blocked sinks, dirty refrigeration and improper food storage at Indian Kitchen Lovash on South Street. A License Eligibility Report lets the restaurant fix violations before formal penalties.
Four years after James Marcus Taylor's killing in Frankford, police say leads have stalled and a $20,000 reward still stands.
A two-alarm blaze sent multiple crews to the 2000 block of Dutton Mill Road in Aston on Sunday; crews contained the fire in about an hour and no injuries were reported.
A Burlington County jury convicted Junior Edwards in the 2024 Willingboro killings of Catherine and Marisol Nunez. Sentencing is scheduled for May 22, 2026.
Real Estate & Development in ...
CoStar analytics show rising vacancy and slower rent growth in Philadelphia’s medical‑office market; closures and consolidation are reshuffling demand while new outpatient campuses still lease up.
Community & Society in ...
A West Philly nonprofit is already handing out hot meals by selling SNAP‑eligible meal kits that can be redeemed for cooked food before its flagship officially opens.
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