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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.
Food & Drinks in ...
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.
A Philadelphia man has pleaded guilty in two fatal shootings, including the Roxborough High ambush that killed a 14-year-old.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Encompass Health has cut the ribbon on a $58M, 50‑bed rehabilitation hospital at the former Concordville Inn in Glen Mills. The center is expected to begin admitting patients in early May.
A former Atlantic County corrections officer was sentenced to five years after prosecutors say he smuggled phones, drugs and nicotine into the county jail.
Mayor Parker unveiled a survivor-centered anti-trafficking campaign that pairs public outreach with mobile services and targeted training for frontline workers.
Skinny Joey’s Cheesesteaks is opening a Wildwood Boardwalk location on Magnolia Avenue this summer. A job fair is scheduled for Saturday, May 9.
A Lebanon County task force raided MK Spa last week, arresting two women and boarding the business amid an ongoing investigation into alleged prostitution.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute landed a $1.5M lead gift to launch a $4.9M campaign to renovate Saint Patrick Hall in Rittenhouse Square.
Family & Kids in ...
City Hall rolled out the 2026 'It's A Summer Thing' plan — camps, pools, paid jobs and free meals for youth. Registration and job listings are live online.
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