A Philadelphia mother’s instinct overturned a 1997 tragedy; now Delimar Vera speaks publicly in a new documentary that revisits the kidnapping and lingering questions.

A car drove onto Radnor Senior High's track and into a nearby creek on Friday. Police arrested one man; athletes in the area were unhurt.

A Lewistown woman died in an overnight house fire now being investigated as arson. Police have detained a 40-year-old person of interest as investigators prepare charges.

After a 4–1 Game 3 loss the Flyers trail Carolina 3–0 in the second round and head into a must‑win Game 4 Saturday in South Philly.

Surveillance video shows a man spitting on and striking a woman inside a University City store on April 22; Philadelphia Police are asking the public for tips.

A hive moved into a Lambert Street sewer and a local beekeeper installed a trap to coax the colony out; the live removal could take weeks. Neighbors have blocked the spot while they wait.

Montgomery County detectives are investigating a Pottstown homicide. Officials released few details and say no arrests have been made.

The city’s new ChargePHL plan names two vendors to build a network of curbside and parking‑lot EV chargers, with the first stations targeted for early 2027.

Longtime Fairmount BYOB Figs has been sold by Chef Salvatore De Cristofaro. New owner Landi Prendi will reopen the corner spot as Valentina by the end of May.

A 14‑year‑old was shot in Fairhill Tuesday night and taken to St. Christopher’s in stable condition as police review surveillance and evidence.

A pump failure left a stretch of the Delaware Canal near New Hope dry, killing hundreds of fish and filling the towpath with flies and a foul smell. Officials and local advocates are weighing repairs and backup pumping plans.

Anyae Wilson’s In Crust We Trust will open on Frankford Avenue this May with Southern‑inspired pies and late‑night slices. The shop will occupy the former Vince’s Pizzeria space.

Pennsylvania asked a court to block Character.AI after a chatbot claimed to be a licensed Pennsylvania psychiatrist and supplied an invalid PA license number. The state is seeking an injunction.