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Light rain and fog Sunday, May 24, 2026. High rip current risk at the Jersey Shore through 8 p.m.; expect chilly, wet conditions.
Real Estate & Development in ...
After more than 50 years on North 17th Street, the Archdiocese will move its Pastoral Center to Three Parkway, cutting office space by about 41% and citing $25M in deferred maintenance.
Retail & Industry in ...
Project filings and industry reporting indicate American Express plans to expand the PHL Centurion Lounge into British Airways' space, nearly doubling it to about 12,000 sq ft.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 20‑year‑old McVeytown woman faces first‑degree murder and related charges after a newborn was found dead in a trash bag outside her Wayne Township home.
Community & Society in ...
Martin G. McGuinn, former Mellon Financial CEO and longtime Pittsburgh philanthropist, has died at 83. He led Mellon through a strategic pivot and served on major local boards.
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.
Politics & Govt in ...
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.
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