A 5-alarm fire at a Philadelphia junkyard near I-95 causes road closures and local disruptions. Emergency teams are responding while residents are advised to avoid smoke.

Philadelphia introduces a variety of after-school programs for student development, including enrichment activities and support services for families.

Pennsylvania resists DOJ's request for sensitive voter data, citing electoral security concerns and federal overreach, with support from the Committee of Seventy and amidst ongoing election integrity debates.

Philadelphia officials prepare for SEPTA service cuts and fare hikes amid state budget impasse, backing Governor Shapiro's plan for sustainable funding.

Philadelphia Police seek help in finding missing 15-year-old Makayla Johnson, who was last seen on Federal St. She is 5'6", 100 lbs., with brown hair, wearing a blue top, black shorts, and pink and white sneakers. Call (215) 686-3013/3014 with info.

Mandela Washington Fellow MacFarlen Mseteka attended Philadelphia's National Night Out to learn about police-community relations, an experience he will apply in Malawi.

Campanella Park will be closed on August 20, 2025, from 7 AM to 4 PM for pavement preservation, affecting regular visitors, with emergency vehicles allowed access.

Veteran firefighter Ed Margavich died following an injury sustained while responding to arson. Having served for over 60 years, his passing is mourned by the Bristol Township's Third District Fire Company.

Preseason bowl projections for the College Football Playoff are out, with the SEC leading the predictions and potential changes to the playoff format being discussed.

Philadelphia celebrates 10 new Ironworkers Academy graduates, supported by the Rebuild program and local partnerships, focused on providing career opportunities in trades with a path to union apprenticeships.

Mosquito spraying is scheduled for August 18 in Pottstown, PA, to target mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus, with Duet® Duel-Action Adulticide used by OPH personnel.

Philadelphia launches a range of after-school and summer programs for students, emphasizing arts, sports, and STEM, aimed at continuing education outside the classroom.

Philadelphia expects foggy mornings, stormy afternoons, highs near 90 degrees, and high humidity. Showers and potential thunderstorms predicted into Thursday.