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Philadelphia Health Department assures Grays Ferry air quality is safe following fire, with no harmful pollutants detected.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A child was wounded Friday on the 5700 block of Ardleigh Street in East Germantown. The child is stable and detectives from the Shooting Investigation Group are probing the scene.
Weather & Environment in ...
Philadelphia's weather forecast includes mostly sunny skies today, possible rain and snow over the weekend, and fluctuating conditions through the week with chances of precipitation.
Retail & Industry in ...
Philadelphia sees moderate Valentine's spending with options like $150 dinners, while national spending is projected at $29.1 billion.
A man in his 30s died after a high-speed crash on Frankford Avenue in Torresdale early Friday; investigators combed wreckage and police are seeking tips.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Franklin Institute premieres a world‑premiere Universal Theme Parks exhibit this Saturday — an 18,000‑sq‑ft, hands‑on show with ride vehicles, props and interactive tech.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The 11‑story tower that houses Cencora’s Conshohocken headquarters is being marketed by JLL as a fully leased, investment‑grade trophy asset. The listing pitches roughly 429,000 square feet to institutional buyers.
Politics & Govt in ...
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a law Wednesday that adds cursive handwriting to Pennsylvania's required elementary subjects; the requirement becomes effective April 12, 2026.
Food & Drinks in ...
Local restaurateurs Alex Alfaro and Uyen Nguyen are converting the North Sixth Avenue storefront into Drunken Chicken, a Korean fried‑chicken spot with a summer opening planned.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
PennDOT is directing $13M from speed‑camera fines to fund cameras, corridor upgrades, intersection fixes and school traffic‑calming across Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking assistance to locate missing 13-year-old Dreams Bowden, last seen on February 6, at her home on 69th Avenue.
A cold weather advisory is in effect until 10 AM EST in Philadelphia for wind chills as low as -9°F, prompting hypothermia warnings and advice to dress warmly.
New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, are experiencing extreme cold with wind chills down to -15°F, prompting the NWS to issue warnings for cold and gusty winds.
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