Hazy, smoky skies and a midday Heat Advisory make Thursday uncomfortable in Philly; expect highs near 96°F and spotty storms.

New Jersey's attorney general sued a Pennsylvania vendor, accusing him of using gun shows and online sales to move untraceable ghost‑gun kits into the state.

CBS News Philadelphia anchor Siafa Lewis says a phone call cost him $7,000. Banks and the FTC warn rising imposter scams rely on stolen one-time codes.

JPMorgan is committing $24 million to Philadelphia’s shipbuilding cluster, directing most of the funds to a $100M Navy Yard expansion tied to submarine work.

A 37-year-old man was critically wounded in a shooting on Roosevelt Boulevard; police made an apprehension and the investigation is ongoing.

South Philly's All‑Star Fan Zone turns Citizens Bank Park into a fan playground, with food, activations and limited game‑night hours.

MLB and Mural Arts unveiled designs for a reimagined Philadelphia Stars memorial in Parkside, pairing a new mural with sculptures and All‑Star Legacy funding.

Midweek heat will spike in Philadelphia with heat‑index values near 108°F. City cooling centers and safety tips are listed.

A multi-vehicle crash on westbound I‑76 between Gulph Mills and King of Prussia stalled traffic Saturday morning and forced detours.

A person with measles passed through PHL on July 4, officials say, exposing Terminals A–C; unvaccinated travelers should watch for symptoms through July 25.

A state settlement forces Montgomery County SPCA to replace its board and overhaul operations after a probe found poor conditions and avoidable euthanasia.

MLB and the Phillies are funding a renovation at Tree House Books that will double its children’s library and add a teen center in North Philly. Construction is underway as All‑Star Week approaches.

A Chicago man was sentenced to 20–40 years in Luzerne County after pleading guilty in a multi‑county crime spree that included a New Haven homicide warrant.