Prosecutors charged 21 people tied to four South Philly street groups in 24 incidents, including one homicide.

Center City will host a midday No Kings march Saturday; organizers say the rally runs noon–3pm and could prompt street closures and transit detours.

Dr. Alice Swift returned to Abington Senior High on March 18 after an investigation into social media posts tied to antisemitic content. The district says ADL training and community outreach are next.

Philadelphia police have reopened their review of the 1998 shooting death of city employee Joe Welsh as investigators seek fresh DNA leads and tips. A $45,000 reward is being offered.

A Philly‑area pilot at SCI Chester has posted far lower violence and a national report says it could be a model — but unions and budget concerns complicate scaling.

National gun‑rights groups filed an amicus brief arguing Pennsylvania’s ban on carry licenses for 18‑to‑20‑year‑olds fails the Bruen historical‑tradition test.

Specialist Krystofer Lopez, 18, died after a training incident at Letterkenny Army Depot. A viewing and funeral are scheduled March 28 at Biglerville High School.

A South Jersey family says their 10-month-old was found with a marijuana vape pen at the Malvern School of Voorhees. The parents have filed federal suit and moved their children.

Masked suspects smashed a window and stole a red 2019 Dodge Charger from a Sewell driveway, then pushed it to Hurffville Elementary before fleeing toward Philadelphia.

Shapiro’s budget would extend death and workers’ comp protections to state‑deployed firefighters, EMS and police, building on last year’s PTSD reforms.

Aldi is recalling limited lots of Simply Nature frozen spinach bites after an FDA notice flagged possible rodent hair. The action affects select boxes sold in Maryland and Pennsylvania; customers are advised not to eat the product and can return it for a refund.

U.S. Marshals joined Philadelphia police in a manhunt for Najee Williams after two tow truck drivers were killed; reward now $21,500.

A Wynnewood Sunoco sold a Match 6 ticket worth $5,863,758, per FOX 29 and the Pennsylvania Lottery. The store will receive a $10,000 retailer bonus.