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A near three‑hour SWAT standoff on Shelmire Avenue ended with a man arrested; police say no one was hurt and the incident is under investigation.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Brandywine is lining up a seven‑year loan and a $100M financing for Avira to replace a $178M construction loan due this summer. The move follows a $48.9M first‑quarter loss.
Food & Drinks in ...
A new South Jersey pop-up called Stoop Dogs is serving customizable Philly-style hot dogs for parties, led by Bre Renner and her daughter.
Politics & Govt in ...
ACLU of Pennsylvania sued ICE after a FOIA request over administrative “unmasking” subpoenas went unanswered. The suit seeks records tied to Montgomery County cases.
After 60 years on Durham Road, Candlewyck — later rebranded The Wyck — has closed permanently after a health‑department inspection stalled its relaunch. The space is now leased to a new tenant.
Two Delaware County seniors lost more than $3 million combined in a 'gold bar' scam. Local detectives and national agencies warn families to watch for spoofed calls and courier pickups.
Sports in ...
Philadelphia traded with Dallas to move up and draft USC slot star Makai Lemon at No. 20. The pick deepens a receiver room in flux as A.J. Brown trade talk continues.
Bensalem police charged the owner of Bagelocity & The Soup King with indecent assault after employees reported years of harassment and alleged inappropriate contact.
Police say a Norristown man led a coordinated retail‑theft ring that used pepper spray and rental‑car getaways to steal more than $155,000 in designer goods across PA, NJ and DE.
A man shot 12 times in Chester was later found bleeding inside a car at a Wendy's in Folsom; investigators have opened a Delaware County probe and no suspect has been named.
Community & Society in ...
Norristown’s Juneteenth Jubilee returns June 19 with music, living-history reenactments and a vendor marketplace downtown.
Weather & Environment in ...
Rain moves in Friday night and becomes widespread Saturday. Expect gusty winds and about 1–1.5 inches of rain across the Philly region.
Pennsylvania SPCA and local deputies removed 93 animals from a Lancaster County home after officers found severe neglect; animals are now in PSPCA care and undergoing forensic exams.
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