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Crime & Emergencies in ...
One suspect is presumed dead after a house fire during a Collingdale police standoff on Rhodes Avenue; another person is in custody.
A jury awarded $39.5 million to the families of four people killed in a 2019 West Philadelphia shooting after finding a healthcare manager failed to file paperwork that might have blocked the shooter from buying a gun.
Retail & Industry in ...
DraftKings quietly settled a federal suit with MLB Players Inc., prompting a Philadelphia judge to dismiss the case. The agreement's terms remain confidential.
Arts & Culture in ...
PAFA is reopening its Frank Furness–designed landmark after a $13M overhaul, timed to the country’s 250th and a major dual‑venue exhibition.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
A bright fireball flashed over New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon; videos circulated and experts say spring often brings an uptick in fireball sightings.
Food & Drinks in ...
South Philly's John's Water Ice reopened Monday at Seventh and Christian, drawing long early-season lines for lemon and cherry.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Cardi B headlines Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 7; primary tickets are mostly sold out and resale prices are up. Here’s what Philly fans should know about times, bag rules, lockers and getting there.
Sophie’s BBQ is opening inside Love City Brewing’s new Manayunk taproom this spring. The Havertown smokehouse will preview dishes at the Manayunk StrEAT festival.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A 23,000‑square‑foot Philly Fitness will take the long‑vacant Bottom Dollar anchor at Girard Avenue Shopping Center as Abrams Realty repositions the strip.
A 13-year-old was pulled from the Schuylkill River near Temple University Saturday evening and taken to CHOP; initial reports say he is expected to recover.
Parks & Nature in ...
An 18-month-old was treated after crawling under a perimeter fence at ZooAmerica in Hershey; a wolf made contact with the child’s hand and officials say injuries were minor.
A Lancaster County conviction gave family legal accountability, but Maryann Bagenstose remains missing after vanishing in 1984. Investigators continue searches at Shenks Ferry and elsewhere.
A small private plane made an emergency landing on I-78 eastbound near New Smithville on Saturday, snarling the morning commute. Officials have not yet confirmed whether anyone was hurt.
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