Haverford High teacher Leon Smith was named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year and was surprised on air by Sixers legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving.

A bipartisan push to legalize adult-use cannabis has stalled in the Pennsylvania Senate as lawmakers argue over a sweeping "clean slate" expungement plan.

Families in Lower Merion are pressing for a formal opt‑out from district‑issued Chromebooks, arguing 24/7 access is harming focus and foundational skills while the district defends its curriculum.

Yolanda Hadid has relisted her 32‑acre New Hope farm for $10.88M after a buyer’s deal fell through. The estate’s lavender fields, barn and guest cottages headline the listing.

A 42-year-old woman was stabbed early Monday on the 6500 block of North Beechwood Street; police say she is in stable condition and are seeking tips.

A 30-year-old woman was shot Sunday on the 2800 block of West Huntingdon Street; police say she is stable and are asking the public for tips.

Tens of thousands have cancelled Pennie plans this spring as premiums surged, with Philadelphia seeing some of the steepest increases.

Dave's Hot Chicken has filed demolition permits for the former Saladworks at Nazareth Crossing. Landlord hopes to open by mid‑September.

A 30-year-old man was found with a chest wound on the 400 block of Tasker Street and later died at Jefferson University Hospital. Investigators are seeking witnesses and tips.

Angelo’s will convert the closed Federal Donuts Wolf Street shop into a large commissary to ease Ninth Street lines and revive sidelined menu items. The site will move delivery out of a North Philly ghost kitchen.

A Philadelphia court awarded Chestlen Development $174.6M after finding defective concrete and extended delays at the W/Element hotel on Chestnut Street.

The Penn Relays Carnival returns to Franklin Field next week for its 130th running, bringing thousands of athletes and a weekend-long Carnival Village to University City.

Alumnus Nick Howley pledged $74 million to St. Joseph's Prep, funding 80 four‑year scholarships and a campus overhaul that leaders hope to finish by 2030.