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A Phillipsburg man was arrested after a 14-month investigation into the 2025 death of his 2‑month‑old daughter, prosecutors say. The autopsy ruled the death a homicide.
A man was shot and killed outside an AutoZone on the 9000 block of Frankford Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Police have cordoned the scene and are asking witnesses to come forward.
Pennsylvania State Police identified a 25-year-old rider killed in a Martic Township crash; troopers say speed may have been a factor.
Real Estate & Development in ...
G.S. Wilcox arranged $20M in permanent financing for The Station at Hatboro, a 102‑unit, transit‑oriented project with ground‑floor retail near SEPTA.
Sports in ...
Bryce Harper completed his first career cycle and Kyle Schwarber crushed three homers — two in one inning — as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3 at Citizens Bank Park.
The FBI told Philly fans to leave drones at home during World Cup match days; violators risk seizure, prosecution and fines of up to $100,000. Agencies urge checking FAA TFRs and reporting unsafe drone activity.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A Rutgers analysis in Criminology suggests GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs may weaken the link between impulsivity, alcohol and violent acts. Authors say the finding is associative and needs longer, experimental study.
Philadelphia police rolled out body‑worn cameras that translate dozens of languages in real time for World Cup visitors, a change officials say will remain in use afterward. The tool records translations for later human review.
Politics & Govt in ...
President Trump will speak at Mack Trucks’ Macungie plant next Tuesday, bringing national attention to a major Lehigh Valley employer.
A woman and a 4-year-old girl were hospitalized in critical condition after an early-morning rowhome fire on South Mildred Street. Officials have not yet identified a cause as investigators work the scene.
Three people were injured in a Chester shooting Thursday evening. Police are investigating and asking anyone with video or information to come forward.
Main Line Health will build a five‑story, 108‑bed tower at Paoli Hospital with up to $240M in investment to ease emergency‑department crowding across the Main Line.
A Bethlehem Township man was sentenced to life without parole after pleading guilty in the March 2025 killing of his wife, Deborah Glaser.
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