Fleur's will pause service on April 12 after seven months in East Kensington as owners regroup to reposition the restaurant and support staff.

More than 300 pigeons were pulled from a northeastern Pennsylvania home after animal control called; many were sick or parasite‑infested. The Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife is treating and quarantining the flock ahead of adoption.

Federal authorities disrupted a GRU‑linked campaign that hijacked home routers to harvest credentials and intercept sensitive communications. Officials are urging owners to check and harden vulnerable devices.

One suspect is presumed dead after a house fire during a Collingdale police standoff on Rhodes Avenue; another person is in custody.

A person was struck and killed at Girard station Wednesday morning, and southbound SEPTA B Line trains bypassed five North Philadelphia stops, snarling commutes. Officials advised riders to expect delays.

Hospitals are partnering with high schools and Bloomberg-backed programs to train students for nursing roles as staffing shortfalls squeeze care. Local programs promise credits, internships and job interviews.

A shooting near 60th and Market in West Philadelphia left one person dead and two wounded Tuesday evening. Police say the shooting is under investigation and are asking for tips.

Parks & Rec says it will prioritize mowing, hand‑weeding and mulching while phasing out routine herbicide sprays after reporting showed heavy pesticide use in city parks. Officials pledged new buffers, training and more seasonal crews.

Mercer County approved a lease transfer to DBH Trenton LLC; officials say the sale could be the first step toward restoring affiliated minor‑league baseball in Trenton.

A jury awarded $39.5 million to the families of four people killed in a 2019 West Philadelphia shooting after finding a healthcare manager failed to file paperwork that might have blocked the shooter from buying a gun.

A 45‑year‑old Philadelphia man died after his stalled Honda was struck by two vehicles on southbound Route 1 in Bensalem. A passenger was treated at Jefferson‑Torresdale Hospital and police say investigation is ongoing.

DraftKings quietly settled a federal suit with MLB Players Inc., prompting a Philadelphia judge to dismiss the case. The agreement's terms remain confidential.

A 13-year-old was killed and a 14-year-old wounded after a shooting on the 7100 block of N. 19th St. in West Oak Lane; police say the teens were playing pickup basketball. Detectives are investigating and asking for tips.