A 45‑year‑old North Philadelphia mother was beaten to death in an alley; surveillance shows the assault and police are asking for tips.

Market Street between 2nd and 6th in Old City got a streetscape makeover with sidewalk‑level bike lanes, wider sidewalks and bus bump‑outs. Mayor Parker led a ribbon‑cutting on Tuesday.

Muggy morning and scattered storms today across Philly. Heat Advisory Thursday–Friday with highs in the mid‑90s.

A 36-year-old man was shot on the 400 block of Beech Street early Sunday. Police are investigating and asking witnesses to call detectives.

Philly-born Asad’s Hot Chicken opens its first Main Line spot in Malvern this Friday with a 3–6 p.m. grand opening and free food promised.

Punch Buggy Brewing opens a Main Street taproom in Spring City this Saturday, bringing Philly cans, live music and Deezy’s cheesesteaks to the borough’s growing downtown.

Mayor Parker will unveil a Joint Public Safety Hub at Jefferson Center to coordinate Jefferson, the Philadelphia Police Department and SEPTA Transit Police across Center City.

Montgomery County is offering a $2,500 reward for tips in the 2011 Norristown stabbing of Jessica Manzanero. Detectives say newly discovered information prompted the renewed public appeal.

Derry Township police say 55 youths were charged after opening‑day fights at Hersheypark. The park has added photo re‑entry checks while investigators review footage.

Mostly clear and comfortable Tuesday; scattered storms Wednesday, then dangerous heat Thursday–Friday.

Carbon County coroner says two adults were found dead in a mobile home in East Side Borough in an apparent murder‑suicide. Autopsies are scheduled and the investigation is ongoing.

A woman was sexually assaulted Saturday on the Delaware Canal towpath in Bristol Township; state police and rangers are investigating and seeking witnesses.

Two Wilmington houses caught fire overnight; city crews battled separate blazes just blocks apart. Officials have not released cause or injury information.