Rep. Stephenie Scialabba's planned resignation will leave a House vacancy and could push Butler County into a costly special election.

Val's Lesbian Bar opened in Queen Village, returning a dedicated lesbian space to Philadelphia for the first time since 2021.

A new analysis ranks Philadelphia seventh for fastest‑rising living costs, showing rent and essentials taking a large share of typical monthly paychecks. Local CPI and shelter costs drove much of the increase.

Owner John Middleton defended selling the Harry the K's name to a corporate sponsor, saying naming deals help fund payroll — and many Philly fans are furious.

Tops has issued a Class I recall of Christopher Ranch 6‑ounce peeled garlic over refrigeration concerns. Customers can return affected bags for a full refund.

Lehigh County Commissioner Zachary Cole-Borghi was arrested March 25 and faces more than 100 new drug-related charges, prosecutors say.

Senators led by Kim Ward and Judy Ward are proposing criminal penalties for repeat Pennsylvania Turnpike toll evaders amid hundreds of millions in unpaid bills. The draft would add trespass charges and raise stakes for large unpaid balances.

A woman died and two people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Fairhill Tuesday morning as police investigate. Crews blocked nearby streets while responders worked the scene.

The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed to cars on July 11 for a 100th‑anniversary celebration on the New Jersey side, with music, food trucks and a pop‑up museum. Rain date July 12.

WellSpan's new Shrewsbury neighborhood hospital brings a 24/7 ER, on‑site imaging and 10 inpatient beds to southern York County as part of a three‑hospital rollout.

A clerk was hit in the head during a smoke shop robbery in Abington on Tuesday. Police detained one person and warned residents to avoid the 1300 block of Easton Road.

Three late‑model Hondas were stolen in Fairmount this week as citywide auto thefts top 2,600. Locksmiths and police are urging layered protections like kill switches and wheel locks.

The state House approved HB2189 on March 24, 2026, setting staged increases to $15 and giving counties a route to move faster. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.