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A 37-year-old Clifton Heights driver is in critical condition after being hit by a fleeing motorist on southbound I‑95 near the Walt Whitman Bridge exit.
Food & Drinks in ...
NYC‑born 7th Street Burger has opened at 124 Nassau Street in Princeton, bringing smash cheeseburgers, an Impossible option and gluten‑free fries to downtown. The shop is open daily 11 a.m.–midnight.
Politics & Govt in ...
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan subpoenaed Philly DA Larry Krasner over alleged preferential treatment of undocumented immigrants. Krasner called the move a "nastygram" and demanded a public hearing.
I‑76 lanes through Center City reopened after an overnight crash that killed a woman walking on the expressway. Police say the driver stayed and is cooperating as detectives investigate.
A late-night fire near South 55th and Ludlow in West Philadelphia injured two children and prompted multiple rescues; one child is in critical condition.
Weather & Environment in ...
Hazy, smoky skies and a midday Heat Advisory make Thursday uncomfortable in Philly; expect highs near 96°F and spotty storms.
A deep‑seated fire at an EMR scrapyard in Darby Township sent smoke across Philadelphia and prompted air‑quality checks; two firefighters were treated.
New Jersey's attorney general sued a Pennsylvania vendor, accusing him of using gun shows and online sales to move untraceable ghost‑gun kits into the state.
CBS News Philadelphia anchor Siafa Lewis says a phone call cost him $7,000. Banks and the FTC warn rising imposter scams rely on stolen one-time codes.
Real Estate & Development in ...
JPMorgan is committing $24 million to Philadelphia’s shipbuilding cluster, directing most of the funds to a $100M Navy Yard expansion tied to submarine work.
A corner rowhome near 60th and Spruce lost part of its outer wall early Wednesday, exposing rooms and scattering bricks. There were no injuries and investigators are on scene.
Community & Society in ...
A packed town hall in Falls Township turned into a showdown as neighbors demanded answers about Amazon’s data center, generators and potential impacts on air, water and power.
Durkio, a 5-year-old emotional-support dog, was euthanized after intervening in a West Chester dog attack; the family says they will seek charges while the SPCA investigates.
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