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Jennifer Griffin will leave Temple on June 30 after nearly four years leading public safety, drawing praise for reforms and criticism over officer staffing.
Bensalem Police posted a June 3 warrant list naming 14 people sought on charges including fraud, assault and retail theft. Officers urged residents to call 911 or submit tips.
A morning fire struck a commercial building on the 900 block of North Delaware Avenue in Northern Liberties. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
An early Penn Medicine trial suggests CAR‑T immunotherapy may be adapted for kidney failure, offering a new path for transplant and fibrosis patients while important safety questions remain.
A jury convicted former Philadelphia officer Daniel Levitt of perjury after body‑worn video contradicted his testimony about finding a gun during a 2021 traffic stop.
Politics & Govt in ...
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited an Elizabethtown child‑care center to highlight expanded tax credits and a proposed $35M boost for worker bonuses ahead of the June 30 budget deadline.
Federal agents arrested a deported sex offender in Upper Darby and charged him with unlawful reentry and failing to register. Prosecutors say he was deported in 2007 after a 2001 conviction.
A 20-year-old was shot in the leg during a Wednesday-night shootout on the 3000 block of Susquehanna Avenue. Police recovered more than 30 shell casings and are reviewing security footage.
Police have increased patrols at Rittenhouse Hill in East Falls after a run of car break‑ins and stolen vehicles. Tenants say management has been slow to act and some have pursued legal steps.
A 33-year-old man was stabbed at a South Philly Wendy's and taken to Jefferson Hospital; police say the suspect remains at large.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny and warm Thursday in Philadelphia with highs near 89°F and low 90s Friday–Saturday. Showers and thunderstorms are likely late Saturday night into Sunday.
Community & Society in ...
A Horsham firefighter was fired after a racial slur was heard on county radio during a vehicle rescue. The fire company says all personnel will receive sensitivity training.
Keith Gibson returned to a Philadelphia courtroom Tuesday as prosecutors ready a trial over four 2021 homicides. The case follows his Delaware convictions and sentences.
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