A 2.2M sq. ft. Kmart warehouse in Fairless Hills will sell assets and lay off 147 workers, per a Pennsylvania WARN notice and the Philadelphia Business Journal.

Post Brothers has submitted plans for a 241‑unit Hancock Street building in Northern Liberties. The filing revises earlier 'Mercato' concepts and moves to Civic Design Review.

State and local police have launched a summer enforcement wave across the five-county Philadelphia area, with extra patrols and a coordinated enforcement day on U.S. 1 to curb dangerous driving.

Cloudy, muggy morning in Philadelphia with a high near 86°F. Slight chance of afternoon storms; isolated severe cells possible mainly south and east of I‑95.

A man was rushed to Temple University Hospital after a daytime shooting on the 900 block of North Carlisle Street; police say no arrests have been made and detectives are investigating.

A sinkhole on the 2000 block of South 23rd Street has been covered by a temporary plate since early June, costing parking and cancelling a block party. Neighbors say the city has not given a repair timeline.

Flood Watch for Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Heavy storms could cause urban flash flooding this afternoon and tonight.

A boy reported missing was struck and killed by a freight train late Monday in the Bustleton section of Northeast Philadelphia; police say an investigation is underway.

The Philadelphia Union rolled out theatrical lighting, new F&B partners, security scanners and smart‑campus tech at Subaru Park in Chester as MLS play resumes after the World Cup. The upgrades include AI‑enabled fixtures, Level‑2 EV chargers and fresh concession options.

Police say a search in Upper Darby turned up roughly 15 grams of cocaine, a Glock 27 and more than $9,000; a 36‑year‑old man was jailed and arraigned.

DraftKings asked a federal judge to block Philadelphia from enforcing a local consumer‑protection ordinance and to quash a subpoena tied to a city probe. The company says state law preempts local oversight.

A Penn State analysis of the Habitual Diet and Avocado Trial found that eating one avocado daily reduced harmful LDL particle counts in adults with abdominal obesity, roughly equating to a modest 4% lower heart disease risk.

Forecasters warn that a line of severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds and flash flooding to Philadelphia on Tuesday. Residents should monitor updates and avoid flooded roads.