Thalassa, a Mediterranean cafe from Matt Maltepes, is headed to Fairmount with pastries, house-made ice cream and Greek-style coffee. No official opening date yet.

A new Dayforce study finds living-wage access in the Philly metro fell to 44.3% in 2025 while a family of four needs roughly $32.88 an hour. The slide widens racial and gender gaps.

Police have an arrest warrant for 19‑year‑old Landon McMahon after a shot was fired inside Asad’s Hot Chicken. Detectives say he should be considered armed and dangerous.

An ambulance was struck by a bullet on Snyder Avenue while transporting a patient to Jefferson Hospital; no injuries were reported and police are investigating.

Police released photos of two men wanted in connection with the Oct. 11, 2025 shooting that killed 16-year-old Xzavier Gregory in Rhawnhurst. Tips can be submitted to 215-686-TIPS.

A 33-year-old woman was critically injured in a hit-and-run on Broad Street Wednesday night; investigators say the driver fled and police are seeking witnesses.

SEPTA has begun an eight‑bus pilot to fit bullet‑resistant cockpits after months of testing. Drivers report feeling safer and officials are monitoring the trial for expansion.

A Bucks County judge sentenced Trevor Weigel to life without parole for the 2024 killing of 19‑year‑old Jaden Battista in Lower Makefield. The hearing included emotional statements from family and prosecutors.

The Eagles used the No. 54 pick on Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers — a John Mackey winner and combine standout — and former Eagle Jordan Matthews called the reunion uncanny.

SEPTA says 31,091 Key cards will expire April 30; registered riders can move balances to a new card online, at kiosks, or by phone.

Alterra is lining up a $140M floating‑rate loan with Rialto to shore up LVL North at 510 N. Broad St. after rent and occupancy trailed original projections.

Philadelphia police are searching for up to five suspects after an early‑morning robbery and sexual assault in North Philadelphia; one 18‑year‑old is in custody.

A half‑mile stretch of Washington Avenue is being reshaped with trees, protected bike lanes, medians and resurfacing as the Connector project nears completion this summer.