Two men were sentenced in Bucks County after prosecutors said an online recruiter groomed a 13‑year‑old; the alleged recruiter faces separate trafficking charges. Victim impact statements moved the court.

An 11‑story life‑sciences tower at 3201 Cuthbert opened Wednesday, consolidating Drexel research into University City and bringing new lab tenants and commercial space.

A scrapyard fire near 12th and Glenwood in North Philadelphia sent smoke over the tracks and halted rail service. Crews worked to secure the scene as agencies paused trains.

Amazon Now brings groceries and essentials to Philadelphia doorsteps in about 30 minutes, with Prime fees starting at $3.99 and small‑order surcharges under $15.

DrinkPAK is building a 1.4M‑sq‑ft canning plant at the Bellwether District, a major industrial anchor that state officials say will create about 174 jobs.

Incumbent Summer Lee won the Democratic primary in PA‑12, keeping the Pittsburgh-area seat in Democratic hands and setting up a November general election.

Roads near the Salem United Church of Christ in Catasauqua were closed after a small blast near a polling place; investigators including the ATF and state police are on scene.

A tractor‑trailer crash shut the Route 30 Bypass near Coatesville Monday night, trapping at least one person and forcing long closures as state police investigate.

Two businesses on Glassboro Road were burglarized overnight; one lost a few hundred dollars while a repeat-hit convenience store had cigarettes stolen. Arrests were made and investigators continue to probe.

A 16-year-old is in critical condition after a hit-and-run on Cottman Avenue; police found the parked Jeep and are investigating. Witnesses are being asked to come forward.

Chef-founded Love & Honey opens a South Philly shop on May 22 at 1523 E. Passyunk Ave, bringing hand-dredged chicken, house sauces and tater-tot sides to the corridor.

Demand for Pennsylvania’s tax-credit scholarships has surged: more than 100,000 awards last year, but tens of thousands of applicants remain unfunded. Lawmakers are weighing several fixes in Harrisburg.

A late-night crash at K Street and Hunting Park Avenue killed two people and sent two others to the hospital. Police say they are investigating whether alcohol played a role.