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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 16-year-old was found shot on the 1600 block of West 5th Street in Wilmington and later died at a hospital. Detectives say the shooting is under investigation.
A Philadelphia-area man pleaded guilty to federal fraud and tax charges after allegedly taking payments from nearly 500 families for undelivered headstones.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
A 55‑ton cyclotron rolled into University City this week, marking a milestone for Penn Medicine’s $224M Roberts Proton Therapy Center set to open in late 2027.
A Phillipsburg man was arrested after a 14-month investigation into the 2025 death of his 2‑month‑old daughter, prosecutors say. The autopsy ruled the death a homicide.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Temple paid $9.25M for the former Rite Aid at 2131 N. Broad St., another step in an ongoing expansion of its North Broad footprint.
Sports in ...
The Sixers took Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. at No. 22 in the 2026 NBA Draft — the first pick under new president Mike Gansey. Philon brings high‑end scoring and playmaking to Philly’s bench mix.
Police say a person in Atglen died after a dialysis port was cut; state police and the Chester County DA are investigating the death.
A man was shot and killed outside an AutoZone on the 9000 block of Frankford Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Police have cordoned the scene and are asking witnesses to come forward.
Court filings say an Instagram group‑chat dispute between rival crews turned deadly at Penn Park on May 5, killing 15‑year‑old Dy Qual Harris; multiple teens are now charged.
Retail & Industry in ...
Wawa’s footprint inside Philadelphia has shrunk to roughly 16 stores after a series of closures and a failed shelfless experiment at Drexel. The chain is instead investing in bigger suburban and Midwest builds.
Robinson & Cole expanded at One Liberty Place, growing its Philly footprint by roughly 60% and creating room to scale its local attorney roster.
Abington School District launched a third‑party review after a man accused of sexually assaulting a student was allegedly allowed into Abington Senior High multiple times.
A 24-year-old man was fatally shot Tuesday night near St. James School in North Philadelphia; police released footage and are asking the public for tips.
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