PennDOT reminded parents that learner drivers must complete 65 supervised hours before taking the road test, including night and bad-weather practice.

A judge ordered the restoration of a slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, which had been removed by the Department of the Interior for historical accuracy concerns. The Trump administration is appealing the ruling.

A Lancaster man waived preliminary hearings this month and prosecutors say his child-sexual-abuse case will move to county court as investigators continue to gather evidence.

Delaware County invites residents to discuss the use of opioid settlement funds in upcoming Strategic Planning Meetings on February 24 and 26, seeking community input to shape an effective response to the opioid crisis.

Designer Antthony Mark Hankins says HSN and QVC Group abruptly ended a 31‑year partnership; he is suing for at least $30 million and alleges reduced airtime and misuse of his likeness.

A 28-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting and possible stabbing near 8th and Huntingdon; police are reviewing surveillance footage for suspects.

A trailer fire in Frankford injured one person Wednesday morning; officials have not released a cause. Crews extinguished the blaze and an investigation is pending.

Abington Township police say an 18-year-old was arrested after investigators found thousands of child sexual abuse images during a search in Ardsley; the suspect was arraigned and denied bail.

The city will distribute 1,000 Ring doorbells and lifetime subscriptions to older Philadelphians through PCA, part of a national pilot officials say will boost home safety.

The NWS issued a dense fog advisory for Philadelphia until 10 AM with potential travel hazards, and a code orange air quality alert for sensitive groups. Rain likely today with continued precipitation chances throughout the week.

Philadelphia Police seek help to find missing man Olsen Octave from the 2nd District, last seen on January 1, 2026. No clothing description, possibly linked to a red Hyundai sedan.

Philadelphia Police are seeking public assistance in locating missing 40-year-old Sheniya Ruth Pearson, last seen on Frankford Ave on February 12, 2023.

MoneyLion’s Feb. 2026 analysis finds middle‑class thresholds vary widely across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware — from roughly $51,700 in PA to about $69,500 in NJ.