Woman shot during on-going dispute with neighbors in Philadelphia’s West Oak Lane section: police
Someone shot a woman Wednesday evening during a dispute between two families who live next to each other, according to Philadelphia police.
Chosen 300 provides those experiencing homelessness with Thanksgiving dinner
PHILADELPHIA - Thanksgiving came early for many in Spring Garden as Chosen 300 Ministries hosted a special holiday feast for the homeless and hungry. Chosen 300 Ministries, a nonprofit supporting the homeless, hosted a Thanksgiving meal with turkey, carrots, collard greens, and more. Executive Director Brian Jenkins...
Thomas Jefferson University sued after recent layoffs
A class-action lawsuit was filed against Thomas Jefferson University this week after the company announced it was laying off 1% of its workforce back in October. The Philadelphia-based health care system had announced that the layoffs were because of "financial headwinds" and would impact 600 workers. The lawsuit...
Philadelphia’s First Unarmed Volunteer ‘Auxiliary Police’ Unit May Debut in 2026 | Gift Article
In an innovative move, Philadelphia is planning to launch its first unarmed volunteer 'auxiliary police' unit in 2026. These auxiliary officers will not be assigned typical law enforcement activities. Instead, their role will be to help maintain order during large public events planned for the next year. This is a...
Union reps walk out of SEPTA contract negotiations over pension contributions
SEPTA contract negotiations hit a snag this week, as union reps walked out of talks over pension contributions. No date has been set yet for negotiations to resume.
Jefferson Health has been sued for violating federal rules during recent layoff of hundreds
A lawsuit filed Tuesday in Philadelphia accused Jefferson Health of violating federal labor rules when it laid off 1% of its 65,000 employees in October and this month without providing a 60-day notice. The purported class action lawsuit says the proposed lead plaintiff, Ciara Brice, lost her job as a...
Man sentenced for buying 41 guns for multi-county trafficking ring
Robert Otis Cooper III, 26, was sentenced in Montgomery County Court to 15 to 30 years in prison. A Philadelphia man who helped supply a large gun-trafficking network is headed to state prison after admitting he illegally bought dozens of firearms for the group’s leader, according to a report.
Missing Person Briana Taggert from the 25th District
The Philadelphia Police Department is requesting the public’s help to locate 23-year-old Briana Taggert. Briana was last seen on November 13, 2025, around 11:00 a.m. near the 900 block of West Erie Avenue by her mother and has not been seen or heard from since. Briana is 5’02” tall,...
Woman shot during fight between neighboring families in Philly on Wednesday
On the night before Thanksgiving, as families and friends are getting ready to gather and celebrate the holiday, a dispute between two families turned violent in Philadelphia. Police are investigating the situation after a 28-year-old woman was found suffering from a gunshot wound to her chest. Officials explained...
Automated systems decide which homeless Philadelphians get housing and who stays on the street...
Supportive housing combines subsidies with wraparound social services to help people stay off the streets. But demand far outstrips supply in Philadelphia.
