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A Newark man has been arrested and charged after detectives say a child was abused at an in‑home daycare run from his house; investigators are asking for tips.
Food & Drinks in ...
Krupa's Tavern, a Fairmount mainstay since 1921, is being sold. Buyers say they'll preserve its character while making modest family-friendly changes.
Politics & Govt in ...
Pennsylvania's attorney general joined a multistate push asking the FCC to curb phone-number resales that enable mass robocalls.
A decade after Grace Packer's death, advocates and family members are again pressing Pennsylvania lawmakers to pass a package of reforms called "Grace's Law."
A man was stabbed inside a South Philly bar early Friday and is in stable condition after surgery, police say.
Weather & Environment in ...
A Flash Flood Warning runs through 6 p.m. July 9 for parts of Philadelphia and South Jersey after storms dumped heavy rain. Expect travel disruptions and spot flooding tonight.
A Pennsauken man was beaten with a bat and shot on July 2; a Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder.
Patchy fog this morning with highs near 88°F. Afternoon storms possible; minor tidal flooding possible Saturday evening.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Claude's Comedy Club & Bar opened at 1123 S. Broad St., a small basement room serving nightly stand‑up, comfort snacks and local lineups.
Community & Society in ...
A Harrisburg rescue pulled eight cats from a Glen Rock "Hell House"; volunteers say more remain inside and more than ten animals have died.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Leonard Abramson, the philanthropist behind Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center, died July 4 at 93. His gifts and the center that bears his name reshaped cancer research in Philadelphia.
PASSHE set 2026–27 tuition and launched a scholarship to fill tuition gaps for in‑state students who receive both Pell and PA State Grants.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The Pennsylvania Turnpike approved a 3.5% toll increase that takes effect Jan. 3, 2027, nudging per‑mile and segment fees higher across the system.
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