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A road‑rage shooting on Chester Avenue in Kingsessing left one man dead and another wounded; police are searching for a light‑colored Toyota SUV.
Sports in ...
The 76ers stunned Boston with a 109-100 Game 7 win at TD Garden, completing a 3-1 comeback and advancing to face the New York Knicks in the East semifinals.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cool, gusty Sunday in Philadelphia with gusts to about 30 mph and a Small Craft Advisory for Delaware Bay. A warm‑up arrives early in the week before rain moves in midweek.
An early-morning blaze on May 3 damaged several Nicetown rowhomes along North 20th Street near Germantown Avenue; officials say injuries and the cause remain under investigation.
Community & Society in ...
Get Cafe unveiled plans for a larger Narberth location at 301 Haverford Ave, adding a commercial kitchen and space to expand paid jobs for neurodivergent staff.
A Berlin resident was sentenced to 35 years after being convicted of sexually assaulting two young girls. Prosecutors said the verdict and sentence may offer the victims some measure of comfort.
A delivery worker was stabbed and his e‑bike stolen Friday night in Kensington. Police say the victim is in stable condition and are asking witnesses to call 215‑686‑TIPS.
Robert B. Pollock Elementary in Northeast Philadelphia went into a secured lockdown after alleged threats were reported; the district and police say everyone is safe.
Mostly cloudy and cool Saturday with highs near 63°F. Freeze Watch for the southern Poconos Saturday night into Sunday.
Food & Drinks in ...
Thalassa, a Mediterranean cafe from Matt Maltepes, is headed to Fairmount with pastries, house-made ice cream and Greek-style coffee. No official opening date yet.
Pretzels and Pints quietly opened at Philadelphia International Airport, pairing warm soft pretzels with beers from regional breweries. The new kiosk aims to give travelers a quick, local-flavored bite before flights.
A person was struck and pinned beneath a SEPTA train near Elkins Park station Friday morning, prompting a rescue response and regional-rail delays.
A new Dayforce study finds living-wage access in the Philly metro fell to 44.3% in 2025 while a family of four needs roughly $32.88 an hour. The slide widens racial and gender gaps.
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