James Simmonds, former fire chief of Prospect Park, resigned over a post about an assassination attempt on Trump, following public and official backlash.

A 17-year-old girl was shot dead in a West Philadelphia apartment. No weapon or suspects have been identified; police are investigating. Homicides in Philadelphia have decreased by 40% this year.

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Philadelphia area until 6 AM Wednesday, advising residents to prepare for extreme heat and humidity.

The Philadelphia TCB Program is expanding to employ 200 additional locals and increase its coverage of commercial corridors, enlisting community support for environmental efforts.

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, warning of heat index values up to 104 and an Excessive Heat Watch with potential values up to 109.

Philadelphia is expanding its PHL Taking Care of Business Clean Corridors Program to improve urban cleanliness, enhance green spaces, and create additional jobs, with $23.9 million invested in these efforts.

Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood receives a $360,000 investment from the KCR Fund to combat the opioid crisis, bringing total support to $1.12 million, with 36 grantees benefiting this cycle.

Philadelphia Police seek public help to find Julian McFarland, 19, last seen on Spring Street, classified as endangered, and wearing a white shirt and tan pants.

Philadelphia saw multiple shootings including one where a two-year-old and two teenagers were shot, and another sequence of incidents that left three dead. No arrests have been made yet.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Delaware, New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania, warning of potential flooding due to heavy rainfall.

President Biden adds Philadelphia to Workforce Hubs under his "Investing in America" initiative, aiming to boost local economies and job opportunities with hiring preferences for disadvantaged areas.

Cape May County Zoo received its largest single donation of $1.4 million from the late philanthropist Charles Muller's estate, aiding in caring for animals and maintenance.

The family of slain Temple University officer, Christopher Fitzgerald, calls for the death penalty and a special prosecutor after the Philadelphia DA refuses to seek capital punishment.