Officials christened the T.S. Lone Star State at Hanwha Philly Shipyard while a new Golden Defender contract and multibillion expansion plans signaled a major push to revive local shipbuilding.

Subaru is calling back 541,237 Ascent, Forester and Crosstrek SUVs after regulators found incorrect axle weight ratings on certification labels. Corrected overlay labels will be mailed or installed free by dealers.

Families of Philadelphia special-needs students say contracted buses missed pickups and left children waiting this summer, forcing missed work and last-minute drives. The district and vendor say they are working on fixes.

PhilaPort staged a Voltari electric-boat demo and is deploying battery-powered yard trucks at Packer Avenue as a nearly $78M EPA Clean Ports award funds chargers and equipment. The move aims to cut diesel use, noise and operating costs along the Delaware River.

A multi-vehicle crash on westbound I‑76 between Gulph Mills and King of Prussia stalled traffic Saturday morning and forced detours.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike approved a 3.5% toll increase that takes effect Jan. 3, 2027, nudging per‑mile and segment fees higher across the system.

A gas leak closed northbound lanes on Route 413 in Middletown Wednesday; southbound lanes were reopened while crews worked.

Storm-swollen sewers in Washington Township sent raw sewage into basements on Linn Drive, leaving families without heat or hot water.

Neighbors say a six-foot sinkhole on Miller Street has been growing for months and left the Port Richmond block barricaded while crews coordinate sewer and street repairs.

SEPTA’s July 5 timetable brings longer trains, simplified express service and more weekday trips to Penn Medicine Station. Riders should check updated timetables before traveling.

A power outage at Philadelphia International knocked out escalators and moving sidewalks across several terminals Monday, but airport officials said flights were not affected.

Fines began Friday as speed cameras on Frankford Ave moved from warnings to enforcement. Local groups have launched a petition seeking an independent audit.

AA flight AA93 from Zurich declared an emergency over the North Sea and diverted to London Heathrow; trackers show the 787 landed safely while authorities seek details.