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.

A 36-year-old man was shot four times while spray-painting his car on East Monmouth Street in Kensington; police are reviewing camera footage and seeking witnesses.

The Penn Museum’s reimagined Native North America gallery centers Indigenous curators and mixes historic objects with contemporary art and interactive language stations.

The 76ers are restricting home playoff tickets to Greater Philadelphia residents, checking billing addresses and warning that out‑of‑area orders will be refunded.

A man in his 30s was shot and died early Monday in Kensington; police recovered at least 15 shell casings and are investigating.

Springsteen’s May 8 Xfinity Mobile Arena show has been postponed to May 30 amid a packed playoff weekend. Ticket holders can use tickets or request refunds.

A delivery worker was stabbed and his e‑bike stolen Friday night in Kensington. Police say the victim is in stable condition and are asking witnesses to call 215‑686‑TIPS.

Pretzels and Pints quietly opened at Philadelphia International Airport, pairing warm soft pretzels with beers from regional breweries. The new kiosk aims to give travelers a quick, local-flavored bite before flights.

A police pursuit that began with a reported Delaware County burglary ended in a crash at Lancaster and City avenues; two suspects were taken into custody and police say there is no ongoing threat.

A high-speed crash outside Independence Charter School sent two women to the hospital and left neighbors demanding traffic-calming at 16th and Lombard. Authorities are investigating.

Federal prosecutors charged a juvenile in the August 2025 swatting calls that locked down Villanova; authorities say the suspect identified with online group Purgatory.