A Bethlehem man was sentenced to 57 months in prison for drug distribution and firearms offenses, including possession of an illegal automatic firearm.

The Philadelphia Water Department proposes rate hikes to cover service costs, with public hearings for feedback scheduled by the Water Rate Board. Community Legal Services acts as the Public Advocate for customers.

Philadelphia Water Commissioner Randy E. Hayman will leave his role in July for a position in New Orleans; his tenure saw significant sewer overflow reductions. Mayor Parker has begun searching for his replacement.

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker of Philadelphia had a busy day with events focused on education, community engagement, public safety, and discussing the city's financial plan.

Philadelphia businesswoman Nyesha D. Paris was sentenced to 20 months in prison for multiple fraud schemes causing over $600,000 in losses. She must also pay restitution and serve supervised release.

The Philadelphia City Council focused on Mayor Parker's $6.7 billion FY2026 budget, considering issues like a small business tax break and SEPTA funding, while preparing for the city's 250th anniversary in 2026.

Philadelphia Police seek public help in locating Arturo Harris, a missing 65-year-old last seen on April 21, 2025, in the 2000 block of Vici Street. He is considered endangered.

Delaware County declared an emergency due to the planned closure of Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital, enabling a more agile response to the situation.

The Philadelphia Police seeks the public's help to find 12-year-old Aubrey Spiller, missing since April 18 from Arbor Street. She is 4’9″, 120 lbs., with a scar on her forehead.

I-95 was closed due to a detected gas leak in Bensalem, causing significant delays. A suspected intentional cut in a gas main prompted the shutdown, which was lifted later in the evening.

Philadelphia Police are seeking the public's help in locating missing 14-year-old Mekhi Stokes, last seen on N 18th St.

Philadelphia's forecast: mix of sun and potential rain, with highs of 64°F-78°F and varying chances of showers.

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's public holiday weekend involves only a speech at Delta Sigma Theta's prayer breakfast for scholarship fundraising. No other public events are scheduled.