Surveillance footage shows a man struck at a Philadelphia car wash; police say the driver fled and are asking the public for tips and footage. Detectives have not made an arrest.

Blood tests, antibody drugs and new prevention guidance are nudging dementia care in a new direction, Penn Memory Center experts told WHYY. The changes raise new questions about access, monitoring and caregiver support.

Three people were shot Wednesday night near Ditman and Knorr in Tacony; police say all three are in stable condition and no arrests have been reported.

Court filings show a fourth victim has died from injuries in last July's Grays Ferry block‑party shooting as prosecutors move multiple defendants toward trial.

A Waynesboro woman was arrested and charged after her 4-year-old son was found dead at home; police say investigators recovered drugs and the coroner estimated the child had been deceased for over 24 hours.

Fleur's will pause service on April 12 after seven months in East Kensington as owners regroup to reposition the restaurant and support staff.

More than 300 pigeons were pulled from a northeastern Pennsylvania home after animal control called; many were sick or parasite‑infested. The Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife is treating and quarantining the flock ahead of adoption.

Federal authorities disrupted a GRU‑linked campaign that hijacked home routers to harvest credentials and intercept sensitive communications. Officials are urging owners to check and harden vulnerable devices.

One suspect is presumed dead after a house fire during a Collingdale police standoff on Rhodes Avenue; another person is in custody.

A person was struck and killed at Girard station Wednesday morning, and southbound SEPTA B Line trains bypassed five North Philadelphia stops, snarling commutes. Officials advised riders to expect delays.

Hospitals are partnering with high schools and Bloomberg-backed programs to train students for nursing roles as staffing shortfalls squeeze care. Local programs promise credits, internships and job interviews.

A shooting near 60th and Market in West Philadelphia left one person dead and two wounded Tuesday evening. Police say the shooting is under investigation and are asking for tips.

Parks & Rec says it will prioritize mowing, hand‑weeding and mulching while phasing out routine herbicide sprays after reporting showed heavy pesticide use in city parks. Officials pledged new buffers, training and more seasonal crews.