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A Scranton-area child was found in Puerto Rico and the child's father was arrested; court paperwork shows he faces felony custody-related charges.
Community & Society in ...
A Glen Mills nonprofit café founded by Jim and Rose Vail now employs more than 60 young adults with disabilities and pairs training with sensory supports.
A man was critically wounded after more than 20 shots were fired on the 1300 block of Price Street in East Germantown. Police recovered dozens of casings and are reviewing surveillance footage.
A child was found unresponsive Thursday on the 1800 block of East Somerset Street in Kensington and later died; police say the Special Victims Unit is investigating.
A baby was found dead in the backseat of an SUV on the 4900 block of Hanoverville Road in Lower Nazareth Township on June 11; investigators are probing the scene.
The Bucks County coroner ruled an April jail death an accidental overdose after toxicology detected fentanyl, codeine and medetomidine. It’s the second in‑custody fatality this year.
Weather & Environment in ...
Morning fog gives way to a muggy Thursday; highs near 95 and heat index over 100. Cooling centers are active and late‑day storms could produce damaging wind.
Special masters say five law firms steered retired players to unapproved doctors, putting nearly $100 million in Parkinson’s awards under review.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Tidal Force will run its final season this summer, with the last day on Sept. 7, 2026. Chocolate World may route overflow visitors to paid Hersheypark lots when its lot is full.
Politics & Govt in ...
Rep. Chris Rabb is pushing to redraw Philadelphia’s decades-old ward map and press party leaders to modernize how the city chooses power, timing his move with recent primary wins.
Food & Drinks in ...
Punch Buggy Brewing opens a Main Street taproom in Spring City this Saturday, bringing Philly cans, live music and Deezy’s cheesesteaks to the borough’s growing downtown.
Mostly clear and comfortable Tuesday; scattered storms Wednesday, then dangerous heat Thursday–Friday.
Two Wilmington houses caught fire overnight; city crews battled separate blazes just blocks apart. Officials have not released cause or injury information.
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