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Organizers say the Philly Pride Festival will relocate from the Gayborhood to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in 2026 to handle larger crowds and expand programming.
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Police released images of a teen wanted in two violent Center City robberies on April 9. One incident injured a 7‑Eleven employee; the other left a man punched after his phone was stolen.
Bensalem trustees warned Monday that layoffs and a tax bump could be needed to close a multimillion‑dollar shortfall driven largely by charter and special‑ed costs.
A midday shooting on the 6300 block of Chew Avenue left one man dead. Police say they are investigating and no arrests have been made.
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A new analysis shows Penn’s federal receipts fell to $948M in FY2025, prompting a hiring freeze and 4% spending cuts as leaders brace for more federal policy churn.
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Jezabel Careaga is returning to Fitler Square with a new Jezabel’s at 617 S. 24th St, previewing pastries with bake-sales and funding the buildout via Kickstarter ahead of a summer opening.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Drexel has an agreement to sell the Arnold T. Berman building on North Broad after permits were issued to convert the 11‑story medical office into about 90 apartments. The buyer has not been publicly identified.
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Mid-50s this morning; highs near 82°F with gusts to 30 mph. Small craft advisory and elevated fire spread risk today.
Politics & Govt in ...
Two low‑profile Democrats ran square into the city’s signature‑challenge machine — one survived, one was kicked off and is now appealing to the state’s high court.
Sunny and near 66°F today. Frost touched some suburbs this morning; a big warm-up could push parts of Philly to 90°F by midweek.
Calls spoofing PECO's number are pressuring customers to pay immediately, sometimes at CVS or ATMs. Authorities urge customers to hang up and check accounts online.
A 16-year-old was shot Friday on the 1300 block of West Lehigh Avenue and is in stable condition. Police are asking for tips as investigators process the scene.
Nearly two years after a road‑rage shooting left him paralyzed, Voorhees resident Kishan Patel has been brought home as his family continues a civil fight against the city and the NYPD.
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