A planned 1,300‑unit development at 700 Packer Ave has stalled after Hines withdrew and City Council moved to roll back the zoning that enabled the plan.

Some Philly bars are urging Harrisburg to let them serve past Pennsylvania's 2 a.m. last call for the 2026 World Cup; state approval and PLCB permits would be required.

A 20-year-old patient treated at CHOP says a new FDA‑approved CRISPR therapy left him pain‑free, highlighting a local step in sickle‑cell care.

A man was found with multiple stab wounds on the 1500 block of Oakdale Street and later died at a hospital. Police say the homicide unit is investigating.

A teenager was shot Wednesday night on Harvey Avenue in Linwood; police say the investigation is ongoing and the victim's condition was unclear.

Philadelphia Police request public assistance in locating Amani Gilliam, a missing 16-year-old girl from the 9th District, last seen on February 10, 2026.

Philadelphia's weather this week: variable with clouds, sun, possible rain-snow mix, temperatures mid-20s to low 50s. NWS forecasts gusty winds and fluctuating conditions, including a 30-50% chance of rain and snow by the weekend.

A former Norristown police sergeant resigned amid criminal charges, with the municipality emphasizing cooperation with the DA's office and commitment to transparency.

A fire at the VFW on Lincoln Ave was quickly contained by multiple fire departments, with no injuries reported. The incident, involving an electrical outlet, was managed and cleared within a short period.

Local restaurateurs Alex Alfaro and Uyen Nguyen are converting the North Sixth Avenue storefront into Drunken Chicken, a Korean fried‑chicken spot with a summer opening planned.

PennDOT is directing $13M from speed‑camera fines to fund cameras, corridor upgrades, intersection fixes and school traffic‑calming across Philadelphia.

Emergency services responded to a residential fire in West Whiteland Township, with multiple fire departments and EMS units working together to control the blaze amidst cold weather conditions.

Iron Hill’s Center City brewpub at 1150 Market Street will reopen under new management after the chain’s Chapter 7 closure, with lease moves approved in January. The return could boost Market East’s slow rebound.