Two bodies were found inside a Wilmington home on the 1300 block of 7th Street Thursday; neighbors say the landlord discovered the victims after months of complaints about a foul odor.

Pennsylvania extended the LIHEAP deadline to May 8, 2026, giving households more time to apply for cash and crisis heating grants.

Jefferson Health says it wants to cover GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs for employees but can’t absorb the bill after large insurance losses tied to prescriptions. Leaders are tightening coverage as manufacturers adjust prices.

Ali Chandler was sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in 2024 to Hobbs Act charges tied to two violent home invasions that injured elderly victims.

SWAT and multiple police units surrounded a home in East Oak Lane Wednesday after a man barricaded himself inside on the 7000 block of Old York Road.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mid-50s this morning; highs near 82°F with gusts to 30 mph. Small craft advisory and elevated fire spread risk today.