City Council has opened public testimony for the FY27 budget. A public hearing is scheduled for April 22 at 1 p.m.; sign-ups are being accepted by phone or email.

Light rain likely during the Wednesday morning commute; warm, sunny Thursday; cooler, rainy weekend expected.

A Mercer County grand jury indicted Trenton Detective Aaron Bernstein on five counts, including official misconduct and perjury, tied to a 2022 pepper‑spray arrest.

Haverford High teacher Leon Smith was named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year and was surprised on air by Sixers legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving.

A bipartisan push to legalize adult-use cannabis has stalled in the Pennsylvania Senate as lawmakers argue over a sweeping "clean slate" expungement plan.

Families in Lower Merion are pressing for a formal opt‑out from district‑issued Chromebooks, arguing 24/7 access is harming focus and foundational skills while the district defends its curriculum.

Yolanda Hadid has relisted her 32‑acre New Hope farm for $10.88M after a buyer’s deal fell through. The estate’s lavender fields, barn and guest cottages headline the listing.

A 42-year-old woman was stabbed early Monday on the 6500 block of North Beechwood Street; police say she is in stable condition and are seeking tips.

A 30-year-old woman was shot Sunday on the 2800 block of West Huntingdon Street; police say she is stable and are asking the public for tips.

Tens of thousands have cancelled Pennie plans this spring as premiums surged, with Philadelphia seeing some of the steepest increases.

Dave's Hot Chicken has filed demolition permits for the former Saladworks at Nazareth Crossing. Landlord hopes to open by mid‑September.

A 30-year-old man was found with a chest wound on the 400 block of Tasker Street and later died at Jefferson University Hospital. Investigators are seeking witnesses and tips.

Angelo’s will convert the closed Federal Donuts Wolf Street shop into a large commissary to ease Ninth Street lines and revive sidelined menu items. The site will move delivery out of a North Philly ghost kitchen.