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Delaware County prosecutors approved vehicular homicide and related charges against an 18‑year‑old after the Dec. 3 bike death of Swarthmore professor Eduard “Teddy” Einstein. The DA says blood testing showed marijuana in the driver’s system.
A 75-year-old man, identified as Daniel Sweeney, was killed when a tractor-trailer struck him in the Sheetz parking lot on Old Philadelphia Pike in East Lampeter Township. Police say the crash is under investigation.
A 37-year-old man was shot and later pronounced dead during a pool tournament at Uptown Cafe in East Mount Airy, police say. Investigators recovered shell casings near the pool tables and say a fight may have escalated.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
PHL rolled out roughly 50 projects — about $500M — refreshing restrooms, seating, signage and art ahead of a packed 2026 events calendar.
American Airlines promoted Cesar Marchese to lead operations at Philadelphia International, where he’ll oversee roughly 10,000 local employees as the airport prepares for summer travel.
New Castle County has republished its cold-case review for Odell White Jr., who was found in his box truck behind the former Tri‑State Mall in 1974. Investigators are asking for tips.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny Monday with highs near 75°F. Tuesday warms toward 85°F with gusty winds and small craft advisories through Wednesday.
Cool, gusty Sunday in Philadelphia with gusts to about 30 mph and a Small Craft Advisory for Delaware Bay. A warm‑up arrives early in the week before rain moves in midweek.
Community & Society in ...
Get Cafe unveiled plans for a larger Narberth location at 301 Haverford Ave, adding a commercial kitchen and space to expand paid jobs for neurodivergent staff.
Mostly cloudy and cool Saturday with highs near 63°F. Freeze Watch for the southern Poconos Saturday night into Sunday.
A person was struck and pinned beneath a SEPTA train near Elkins Park station Friday morning, prompting a rescue response and regional-rail delays.
A Philadelphia electrical‑workers union filed a petition asking the Pennsylvania PUC to investigate PECO after members documented dozens of decayed utility poles they call safety hazards.
Food & Drinks in ...
Michigan‑born Qahwah House will open its first Philadelphia café in Old City this May. The Yemeni coffee chain says the shop will bring traditional Yemeni brews, chai and pastries to 224 Market Street.
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