Mayor Parker will unveil a Joint Public Safety Hub at Jefferson Center to coordinate Jefferson, the Philadelphia Police Department and SEPTA Transit Police across Center City.

Carbon County coroner says two adults were found dead in a mobile home in East Side Borough in an apparent murder‑suicide. Autopsies are scheduled and the investigation is ongoing.

Tamika Ellis is pleading for justice after her 16-year-old son Zaahir was fatally shot on Aug. 1, 2025 in North Philadelphia. Police have a $20,000 reward and seek tips.

An early Saturday house fire in Fern Rock was ruled an arson; two residents were hospitalized with smoke inhalation and the Fire Marshal's Office is investigating.

Philadelphia will top out near 93°F today, with late-night storms possible and a Code Orange air-quality alert for sensitive groups.

Council advanced an amended ordinance that would ban both commercial and noncommercial horse-drawn carriage rides; a final council vote is scheduled next week.

Friends say a popular local barber told a companion "I can't no more" before disappearing; crews shifted from rescue to recovery near the Linden Avenue boat ramp.

A stolen load of cooking oil leaked through Hellertown, leaving slick roads and prompting police to ask residents to check security-camera footage. Investigators are hunting for the vehicle and suspects.

Philadelphia will climb into the low 90s Friday with a code‑orange air‑quality alert in effect. Scattered storms may arrive late Saturday night.

A multi-vehicle crash at West County Line Road and Greene Avenue in Warminster left at least one person dead Wednesday. Police are asking witnesses to call 215-672-1000.

Jennifer Griffin will leave Temple on June 30 after nearly four years leading public safety, drawing praise for reforms and criticism over officer staffing.

A 20-year-old was shot in the leg during a Wednesday-night shootout on the 3000 block of Susquehanna Avenue. Police recovered more than 30 shell casings and are reviewing security footage.

Sunny and warm Thursday in Philadelphia with highs near 89°F and low 90s Friday–Saturday. Showers and thunderstorms are likely late Saturday night into Sunday.