PennDOT awarded $2 million to modernize SEPTA’s T5 (former Route 36) along Elmwood Avenue, funding new low‑floor vehicles, stations, signal upgrades and pedestrian safety work.

A Schuylkill Haven woman was charged after prosecutors say she posed as an Eagles Autism Foundation worker and sold nonexistent game tickets. Investigators say victims paid through peer-to-peer apps and never got transfers or refunds.

The Philadelphia City Controller found that nearly all speed cushions near schools from 2023 to 2025 were improperly installed, posing safety risks and vehicle damage.

A cluster of five late-night robberies in South Philadelphia left victims injured and e-bikes stolen. Detectives say surveillance footage may help identify suspects.

Philadelphia has begun the 2026 tax season, offering expanded support for residents and businesses to file returns, including direct deposit for quicker refunds, free tax assistance, and extended customer service hours.

Phoenixville Fire Department extinguished a car fire on Kenalcon Drive, preventing spread to nearby structures. No injuries reported; cause under investigation.

A 20-year-old patient treated at CHOP says a new FDA‑approved CRISPR therapy left him pain‑free, highlighting a local step in sickle‑cell care.

Emergency services responded to a residential fire in West Whiteland Township, with multiple fire departments and EMS units working together to control the blaze amidst cold weather conditions.

Iron Hill’s Center City brewpub at 1150 Market Street will reopen under new management after the chain’s Chapter 7 closure, with lease moves approved in January. The return could boost Market East’s slow rebound.

Families in Radnor say the district downplayed an AI-generated image incident after police charged a juvenile; they pressed the board for clearer policies and education.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of wintry weather for Philadelphia with mixed sun and clouds, strong winds, and chilly temperatures reaching highs in the low 40s.

Philadelphia Police seek help to find missing teen Miana Brown, last seen in the 9th District on February 8, 2026. She is 16, 5'3", and was wearing a gray hoodie, black leggings, and burgundy sneakers. Call 215-686-3093 or 911 with information.

Philadelphia's neighboring counties filed a legal brief to keep the slavery exhibit at the President’s House Site, resisting its removal by the U.S. National Park Service.