Delaware County prosecutors say two Colwyn residents systematically underfed and assaulted a 20‑year‑old woman with Down syndrome; video and court filings led to arrests and a July 16 hearing.

Kylian Mbappé’s 70th‑minute penalty sent France past Paraguay 1‑0 in Philadelphia, but the match was dominated by off‑the‑ball clashes and criticism of the referee.

A Delaware County man was arrested after allegedly threatening to burn Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion during a visit to a state lawmaker’s Brookhaven office.

Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards named 68 Greater Philadelphia restaurants; Panorama extended a 33‑year streak and local favorites earned nods.

Flood Watch noon–midnight Thursday for Philadelphia. Heavy storms and flash flooding possible this afternoon and evening.

A 23-year-old man was shot six times at 23rd and Dickinson in Point Breeze; police recovered 39 shell casings and are asking the public for tips.

An early-morning blast flattened a Curwensville-area house and sent two people to the hospital.

A car service driver was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in East Germantown; the victim is stable and police are searching for a teen suspect.

A man died after an apparent altercation on the 400 block of Ripka Street in Roxborough. Police say the Homicide Unit is investigating and one man was questioned.

A gas leak closed northbound lanes on Route 413 in Middletown Wednesday; southbound lanes were reopened while crews worked.

Bensalem police say 47‑year‑old Adner Pagan‑Fred, a lifetime registered sex offender, was arrested after allegedly messaging someone he believed to be 13. The arrest followed a warrant obtained in early July.

A sinkhole closed the Municipal Park playground in Bristol Township; crews have cordoned off the area while repairs are underway.

A fight on the 700 block of South 60th Street in Cobbs Creek turned fatal Wednesday when a man who had been stabbed shot and killed his attacker, police say.