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A late‑night blaze at a Port Richmond bus depot badly damaged multiple school buses; investigators say the cause is unclear. Fire crews worked into the night at the First Student lot.
Community & Society in ...
A recent snowstorm canceled drives and closed Red Cross centers, knocking out about 1,000 donations and deepening a regional blood shortage. Local banks are urgently calling for donors.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
One year after CHOPs first personalized CRISPR case, hospital leaders want to scale the approach into a platform for other rare pediatric diseases. Early signs are promising but major hurdles remain.
Photos shared by the Philadelphia Fire Department show crews at multiple fires that displaced more than 10 people. Officials urged residents to call 311 for free smoke alarms.
Politics & Govt in ...
The city will cover up to $2,000 toward funeral and burial costs for homicide victims, with applications opening March 1. The Office of the Victim Advocate will manage intake.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Art Commission approved moving Joe Frazier’s statue to the Art Museum steps this spring, setting up a Rocky exhibition and renewed debates over public monuments.
A York County mother, grandmother and uncle were arrested after investigators say two children were kept in a homemade cage and severely neglected.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly cloudy and near freezing this morning. Brief rain and a rain‑snow mix possible this afternoon with little accumulation.
Geisinger agreed to pay $450,000 and accept a two‑year consent decree after the EEOC said the system denied reasonable accommodations to workers with disabilities.
Food & Drinks in ...
Family-run Food From The Soul has relocated to 133 E. High St. in Pottstown and plans menu expansion and breakfast service when it reopens.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Wawa Welcome America expands into a 16‑day semiquincentennial run (June 19–July 4, 2026) with six nights of fireworks, a giant July 3 parade and free neighborhood programming.
U.S. Marshals arrested 33-year-old Nicola Cutrone in Conshohocken on Feb. 24; he was wanted in a Nov. 30 Philadelphia shooting that struck a bystander.
Light snow and patchy black ice will make Wednesday's commute slick in Philadelphia; brief accumulations possible.
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