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.

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.

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.

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a law Wednesday that adds cursive handwriting to Pennsylvania's required elementary subjects; the requirement becomes effective April 12, 2026.

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.

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.

Brooklyn man killed, others injured in a fiery multi-vehicle crash in Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania; high-speed collision involved a Chevrolet Sonic and two other cars.

A Philadelphia man was sentenced to over 17 years in prison for two armed carjackings he committed in July 2023, shortly after his release from juvenile custody.

Historical exhibits on slavery from the President's House in Philadelphia were not destroyed, just slightly damaged. Judge Rufe ordered their secure storage amidst a legal battle over their removal by the National Park Service.

Philadelphia's weather forecast includes a partly sunny day with highs around 34°F, light winds, and a slight chance of snow flurries overnight. Cold temperatures persist through the week with sunny to partly cloudy skies.