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Thousands biked, ran and walked at the Linc as organizers say the ninth Eagles Autism Challenge raised $16 million for autism research and community grants.
U.S. Marshals arrested a suspect in a 2025 wrong‑way Turnpike crash that killed a motorcyclist. Other top local headlines include an IMAX death and a Vrbo refund dispute.
A drain-pipe failure left graves at Mount Zion Cemetery in Collingdale submerged, and borough officials say they have limited authority to force repairs.
A large street tree fell onto rowhomes in Brewerytown's 1400 block of N. 27th; neighbors say months of 311 complaints went unanswered.
Get Cafe unveiled plans for a larger Narberth location at 301 Haverford Ave, adding a commercial kitchen and space to expand paid jobs for neurodivergent staff.
A new Dayforce study finds living-wage access in the Philly metro fell to 44.3% in 2025 while a family of four needs roughly $32.88 an hour. The slide widens racial and gender gaps.
A Philadelphia electrical‑workers union filed a petition asking the Pennsylvania PUC to investigate PECO after members documented dozens of decayed utility poles they call safety hazards.
Norristown’s Juneteenth Jubilee returns June 19 with music, living-history reenactments and a vendor marketplace downtown.
Haverford High teacher Leon Smith was named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year and was surprised on air by Sixers legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving.
Bucks County filed a civil suit accusing two landlords of forcing tenants to live in dangerous, uninhabitable Dublin apartments; the property was condemned and residents evicted.
About 75 CAPA students walked out April 20 after dozens were pulled aside for dress‑code checks. Students marched to district offices and are pushing for policy changes.
Alumnus Nick Howley pledged $74 million to St. Joseph's Prep, funding 80 four‑year scholarships and a campus overhaul that leaders hope to finish by 2030.
A Pew brief shows roughly a third of Philadelphians 65+ live at or near poverty, and more older residents are working longer for income, health coverage or purpose.
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