The city's Infrastructure Solutions Team released a Spring 2026 procurement forecast listing about 250 contracting opportunities and roughly $1 billion in anticipated projects.

Jury selection opened May 18 in Montgomery County for three Pagans members charged in a 2025 Wawa shooting that wounded six people; several co‑defendants have pleaded guilty or had charges dismissed.

Heat Advisory in effect from noon May 18 to 8 p.m. May 19. Highs will climb into the mid‑90s and near 97°F; check cooling centers and safety tips.

Philadelphia will warm into the 90s Monday–Wednesday with storms likely Wednesday afternoon. Coastal areas stay cooler, but inland spots could flirt with heat‑advisory criteria.

Three people were arrested and roughly $2 million in fentanyl was seized in Northeast Philadelphia, officials say. Authorities call the bust a major disruption to local supply.

A Florida man was arrested after two men were allegedly drugged at a New Cumberland motel; one required intensive care and investigators tracked the suspect to Tennessee.

A shooting near 23rd and Mifflin left two men wounded Thursday afternoon; one was taken to Penn Presbyterian and listed in stable condition. Detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.

Family and supporters rallied outside the DA's office seeking release of body‑cam footage and ballistics nearly a year after Bruce “Angel” Garcia was shot in Fairhill.

Family-owned Sabrina's Cafe will take a ground-floor corner at 419 Bainbridge in Queen Village, moving into a new mixed-use building and eyeing a spring 2027 opening.

Several protesters were arrested after occupying the Comcast Center lobby during Wednesday’s commute. Activists said the action targeted Comcast’s contracts with ICE.

Faherty Brand will open a new store at King of Prussia Mall; the mall lists the shop as “Coming Soon” and no opening date has been set.

District Attorney Larry Krasner announced charges against Kobe Artis after a May 4 video allegedly showed him transferring an AR-style pistol and a handgun in Kensington. Officials say Artis was arrested with firearms and faces multiple felony counts.

A Bucks County piano teacher was sentenced to 18 to 54 years after victims described decades-old abuse during private lessons. Investigators say they may be more victims.