A new analysis ranks Philadelphia seventh for fastest‑rising living costs, showing rent and essentials taking a large share of typical monthly paychecks. Local CPI and shelter costs drove much of the increase.

The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed to cars on July 11 for a 100th‑anniversary celebration on the New Jersey side, with music, food trucks and a pop‑up museum. Rain date July 12.

A CBS Philadelphia video shows exotic animals discovered inside an apparently abandoned North Philadelphia home after neighbors reported dogs barking. City animal-control and state rules shape the response.

A Hellertown man was arrested after a months-long spree of windshield smashings across Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley. Police say evidence recovered during a March search tied him to nearly 100 incidents.

At least 21 local districts still have 'gender secrecy' policies, and federal investigators have opened probes after the Supreme Court's recent move. Policy language and training materials are now under scrutiny.

Inspections on March 19 found unsafe refrigeration temperatures, mold‑like residue and bare‑hand contact at a Hanover Royal Farms and the Dallastown Family Restaurant.

Tennessee edged No. 3 Virginia 79-72 at Xfinity Mobile Arena, advancing to a fourth straight Sweet 16. The Vols now head to Chicago to face Iowa State next weekend.

The Phillies agreed to a six-year contract with Cristopher Sánchez starting in 2027, keeping the NL Cy Young runner-up in Philly’s rotation through 2032. The move locks up another top starter as the team eyes more postseason runs.

Cherry Hill's Ladder 1324 is operating at a second-alarm dwelling fire in Camden City; officials have provided only an initial update.

Extell Development paid about $30 million for the century‑old 436 Walnut building in Old City. Historic protections and tax incentives will shape whether it becomes housing, a hotel or updated offices.

PHA paid $49.1M to buy the 200‑unit Avenue V at 1635 N. 5th St. in Olde Kensington, adding retail space and advancing its Opening Doors acquisition push. Local reporting shows the deal expands PHA’s growing multifamily portfolio.

Viral PopUp Bagels opened Friday at Suburban Square in Ardmore, serving hot unsliced bagels and rotating schmears. Local franchisees say this is the start of a regional rollout.

Prosecutors charged 21 people tied to four South Philly street groups in 24 incidents, including one homicide.