Philadelphia faces a cold January day with a high near 32°F, a wind chill of 20°F, and a slight chance of night snow. The week ahead promises mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies with gradually warming temperatures, reaching near 58°F by Friday.

A man was shot after asking for a food recommendation outside a Bucks County restaurant on New Year's Eve; Zacchaeus Williams is charged with aggravated assault.

Multiple police officers were injured in vehicle-related incidents in Philadelphia and Chicago, involving drivers attempting to escape traffic stops, resulting in charges and hospital treatments.

Rex, a wallaby, escaped from Lots of Love Farm in New Jersey due to an unlatched gate but was safely found near Walmart, caught by locals with a net, and returned to the farm.

Camden County Police are searching for a missing 14-year-old boy, Camryn Jervas-Diaz, last seen wearing black clothing and Nike Air Jordans. The public is urged to share information.

West Chester Police used a drone with thermal imaging to find a lost elderly person in the woods, demonstrating the life-saving potential of drones in search-and-rescue missions.

New Castle County Police issued a Gold Alert for missing 72-year-old Newark man, Grant Lenox, last seen on December 29, 2025, driving a blue Honda CR-V. Public assistance is sought.

An Arizona couple pleaded guilty to fraud and FDA violations for falsely claiming their "full body scans" could diagnose and treat serious diseases. They also sold unapproved products and lied about credentials.

Two people were shot in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood after an altercation at a gas station. The male victim was critically injured, and the female victim was stable. No arrests have been made, and the police seek information.

Dan Grieser has been appointed as the new County Solicitor of Bucks County, a position he secures after serving in the Law Department since 2021. His extensive legal background includes military and municipal service.

The Philadelphia Police are searching for Aliyah Johnson, a missing 17-year-old last seen on December 26th on Wolf St. She is 5'5" and has golden braided hair. Tips can be reported to South Detectives Division.

Chester, PA's waste schedule adjusts for New Year, with trash pickup moved, recycling paused, and a new same-day service starting Jan 2 with hauler Casella. Residents directed to the city website for details.

Philadelphia city building flags are flown at half-staff to honor those affected by the tragedy at Silver Lake Nursing Home and will remain so until December 30th, aligning with a similar state action.