Pennsylvania's Shapiro administration plans to invest $25 million to aid recruitment and retention of child care workers, offering $450 bonuses and enhancing wages through the Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program.

NWS Philadelphia predicts varied weather for the city, including a cold, sunny forecast today, snow accumulation over the weekend, and a return to sunshine early next week.

Philadelphia Police are seeking help in locating Makaylah Floyd, 14, missing since leaving Gratz High School on December 9. She's 5'2" and was wearing a black/blue jacket and black/tan sneakers.

Philadelphia's weather forecast includes rain and a high of 44°F today, with a wintry mix expected through the weekend and mostly sunny, chilly days into next week.

Philadelphia Police seek public assistance in locating missing 15-year-old Ezra Nillson from the 35th District, last seen near Broad and Hunting Park Ave.

A water main break in Northeast Philadelphia's Oxford Circle flooded streets, complicating matters with freezing temperatures and causing concern among residents. Repair efforts are underway.

The National Weather Service forecast for Philadelphia predicts mixed weather, with clouds and a high of 35 today, rain and snow on Wednesday, and mostly sunny days towards the weekend.

Philadelphia Police seek public help in locating Carl Sizer, a 63-year-old missing man, last seen in the 3200 block of W. Gordon Street. He drives a burgundy 2004 Pontiac sedan.

A driver was shot in the leg on I-95 near the Walt Whitman Bridge in South Philadelphia and managed to reach a casino parking lot to call for help. No arrests have been made; the motive is unclear.

SEPTA commuters are relieved as strike is deferred, with the Transport Workers Union Local 234 resuming talks with SEPTA after Governor Shapiro's intervention.

Temporary road closure on Lincoln Drive for maintenance was announced, affecting the area between Ridge Avenue and Wissahickon Avenue on December 5, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Philadelphia is expecting light snow today with highs near 33 degrees, per NWS. Snow chances reduce by night with lows around 29. The weekend promises partly sunny skies with temperatures in the low 40s.

Philadelphia Police issued an alert for David Martinez, last seen at a Target store. Described as endangered, 54 years old, 6'0", with gray hair and a beard. Police seek information on his whereabouts.