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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 59-year-old motorcyclist died Friday after colliding with a car making a U-turn at Frankford Avenue and Benner Street. Police say the Crash Investigation Unit is investigating.
A police pursuit through North Philadelphia ended Friday when the vehicle crashed and caught fire on I‑95 in Fishtown; the driver was arrested and no injuries were reported.
Pennsylvania authorities charged 10 people in a $1.6M title‑washing ring after the alleged ringleader was captured in Philadelphia.
A Croydon man is accused of breaking into a Bensalem office to steal copper wire — and bringing his girlfriend’s 11‑year‑old daughter to hold a flashlight. Police say he was caught on scene and charged.
Sports in ...
The Philadelphia Union parted ways with head coach Bradley Carnell and promoted Jon Scheer to lead sporting operations while Ryan Richter becomes interim head coach. The club has launched a global search for a new manager.
Two Pottstown residents were arrested after 20-year-old Xavier Jeffers was found shot inside a West Street home. Prosecutors say a stolen Glock 43X was recovered and a June 9 hearing is scheduled.
A man was found fatally shot on the 600 block of East Thayer Street in Kensington Wednesday morning; police say the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made.
The Philadelphia Eagles hit a record $8.3 billion valuation after owner Jeffrey Lurie sold an 8% minority stake to outside investors, reshaping how NFL teams are financed.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner announced three men convicted in a 1997 North Philly murder have been exonerated after a review found problems with medical testimony about time of death.
A Chester police officer was hurt Tuesday morning near Meadow Lane and West Ninth and was taken to Wilmington Hospital. Officials say the nature of the injury is under investigation.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Neighbors say a sinkhole in North Philadelphia was covered with a metal plate months after it appeared, and they worry the temporary patch won’t stop further collapse.
Arts & Culture in ...
A reworked entry plaza at the Highmark Mann triples the gate and adds a permanent bar, gardens and a 4,200‑sq‑ft LED wall ahead of the 2026 season.
Weather & Environment in ...
Philadelphia's city-run mussel hatchery is scaling up to seed rivers with living filters that may help make the Schuylkill and Delaware swimmable and fishable again.
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