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A 27-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday on the 500 block of East Wyoming Avenue in North Philadelphia. Police say the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made.
A vacant West Philly row home partially collapsed Sunday, alarming neighbors and drawing city inspectors to the scene. Officials are assessing nearby buildings and next steps.
Weather & Environment in ...
Triple‑digit heat and heat‑index values over 100°F hit Philadelphia on July 4. Cooling centers, hydration stations, and pools are available; late storms may bring heavy rain.
A handheld AI scanner is letting Sussex County officers convert shell casings into leads in minutes, speeding investigations while raising questions about lab confirmation and court use.
A late‑evening blaze gutted a building at Doylestown Waste Recycling on Swamp Road. Officials have not yet confirmed injuries or a cause.
Camden County prosecutors charged 31 people after investigators say fentanyl and other drugs were smuggled into the county jail disguised as legal mail.
Community & Society in ...
Temple warned layoffs are "inevitable" after asking units to cut $60M to close a projected $85M gap; voluntary retirements have bought the university some breathing room.
An SUV struck Little Sunshines Day Care in Port Carbon Monday morning; staff evacuated children safely and the driver was taken to a hospital. Authorities later charged a Philadelphia man in the crash.
A 16-year-old was shot in the cheek in Bridesburg after a gun went off while teens handled firearms in a basement. Police recovered multiple guns and have a teen in custody.
A 30‑year‑old man was arrested after a 15‑year‑old was found sexually assaulted at a Knights Inn in Bensalem; police say the teen met him after exchanging Instagram messages.
A 19-year-old was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself on a Route 46 SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia. Police say someone was seen taking his backpack and are searching for that person.
An employee dispute at 227 Lounge on North 52nd Street ended in a fatal shooting just before 4 a.m. Sunday, police say. Detectives are searching for the suspected shooter.
Organized marches will move Ghana and Croatia supporters through South Philadelphia toward Lincoln Financial Field ahead of Saturday’s match.
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