Chester County Prison foiled an inmate's escape attempt, highlighting the effectiveness of its security measures. Details are limited, but there's no threat to the community.

Philadelphia Police request help to find Kayla Brown, missing since August 29 from W. Diamond St. She's 5'8", 175lbs, with black hair and a nose piercing. Call 215-686-3093 with info.

Philadelphia Police seek help finding Cannon Cesar, last seen in the 15th District on August 7, described as 5’5″ and bald. Call 215-686-3153 with info.

Philadelphia's weather forecast includes a sunny Labor Day with a high of 79, clear nights ahead, and highs near 80 through midweek. Showers are expected Thursday night and Friday morning.

A woman was found fatally shot in Philadelphia's Kensington area; her identity and the shooter remain unknown.

Caseem Wongus threw the first pitch at a Phillies game, honored for saving a boy in a fatal jet crash. He's inspired to become a firefighter and was celebrated along with others affected by the tragedy.

Police chased a stolen car linked to a theft ring from Camden to Philadelphia, causing traffic and crashes; suspects were arrested, and a gun was found.

Four men were sentenced for illegal reentry into the U.S. after deportation, as part of the DOJ's Operation Take Back America to combat illegal immigration and crime.

A Lancaster woman was sentenced to two years in prison for defrauding veteran nonprofits, ordered to pay restitution, and will serve supervised release.

Philadelphia and SEPTA plan to restore school transportation services, reallocating funds from the "One Philly 2.0" FY26 Budget to resume priority routes for students starting September 2 despite the state budget impasse.

Philadelphia to have a partly sunny day with highs of 78°F, light winds, and potential gusts up to 20 mph. Nights will be mostly cloudy with a low of 63°F. The following days, including Labor Day, are expected to be sunny with pleasant temperatures.

The "Spotlight on City Workers" series profiles dedicated public servants in Philadelphia, highlighting their stories and contributions to the city across various departments.

Drexel University hosted the Mandela Washington Fellowship, focusing on engaging young Sub-Saharan African leaders on community progress, with the Philadelphia Office for People with Disabilities participating in policy discussions.