Passes for the 2026 TIAA Philadelphia Marathon and half sold out in record time after organizers added 3,000 bibs; 8K and kids' runs remain open.

A Philadelphia homicide suspect was arrested during a traffic stop in Lebanon, authorities say. Police had earlier offered a $20,000 reward in the case.

A Lancaster jury found Dennis Iluminado Martinez guilty on 55 counts of child rape and related sexual‑assault charges. Sentencing will follow a county pre‑sentence investigation.

A Camden jury convicted Miguel A. Mota on 14 counts for abusing two children over nearly a decade. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 25, 2026.

State prosecutors say 21-year-old Richard Pridgen was indicted Wednesday in the 2023 killing of George Smith. He is already serving a federal sentence after convictions in two carjackings.

Jefferson Health says Independence Blue Cross’ payment-policy changes cost the system nearly $100M this year and has filed suit in Philadelphia amid looming contract talks. The filing singles out shifts to ambulatory surgery centers, inpatient payment changes and alleged 340B underpayments.

Monell is moving up the street: the taste‑and‑smell research institute signed a 20‑year lease at One uCity Square and plans to relocate its labs and staff in early 2027.

A Chester County man died after his car collided head-on with a FedEx truck in Richmond Township; the coroner ruled the death accidental.

More than 100 people gathered at Philadelphia City Hall for a candlelit vigil after two recent ICE‑involved killings; organizers demanded investigations and policy changes.

Police and state troopers responded to Norristown State Hospital Friday morning; Pennsylvania State Police is investigating and there were no immediate reports of injuries. Chopper 6 footage showed crime tape and a red vehicle in the lot.

Police released surveillance footage after a July 4 shooting at a Frankford Avenue gas station over 'skill machines.' The gunman missed and fled in a GMC SUV as investigators seek tips.

The Pa. Supreme Court ruled that officials generally must get a warrant before entering posted private land, a win for Punxsutawney and Pitch Pine hunting clubs.

Dash-cam footage and GPS traced a stolen Elkton service truck to Philadelphia; police say a suspect was later arrested in Fredericksburg and faces felony theft charges.