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Neighbors held a memorial on the 1900 block of Bristol Street one year after a deadly explosion, pressing for repairs and resources as recovery lags. The event doubled as outreach and remembrance.
Arts & Culture in ...
The First Bank reopens July 1 after a $43M restoration. Free admission, new exhibits and a public ribbon cutting will mark the building’s return to visitors.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Two people were killed Sunday inside a Spruce Avenue home in Abington Township; detectives said it stemmed from a domestic dispute and the investigation is ongoing.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A power outage at Philadelphia International knocked out escalators and moving sidewalks across several terminals Monday, but airport officials said flights were not affected.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County bought 26 acres for EdenView, a 71‑lot affordable housing development in Hamilton Township, with infrastructure slated to begin late 2026 and homes due in 2027.
A man was killed after being shot in the head Friday night on North Palm Street in Mantua; police are urging anyone with information to call the tip line.
Fines began Friday as speed cameras on Frankford Ave moved from warnings to enforcement. Local groups have launched a petition seeking an independent audit.
Federal agents and homicide detectives swarmed a boarded‑up Olney house after investigators uncovered documents tied to missing people; one person is in federal custody and searches continue.
A 24-year-old construction worker was critically injured in a hit-and-run on Lindbergh Boulevard; police are asking anyone with information to call 215-686-TIPS.
Arrest warrants were filed June 24 after May raids on Broad Street spas in Montoursville alleging workers were held and forced into sex acts. The investigation is ongoing.
Three teens were arrested after an investigation into overnight vehicle thefts that stretched from Nov. 17, 2025, into Jan. 3, 2026; a January stop was tied to shots fired and forensic analysis is ongoing.
Politics & Govt in ...
A class-action alleges Philadelphia's ICE office rescinded a 'changed circumstances' rule and began re-detaining people at routine check-ins, prompting ACLU‑PA to sue.
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.
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