Philadelphia Ballet dancer makes his ‘Nutcracker’ solo debut after recovering from cancer
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The Philadelphia Ballet’s annual staging of “The Nutcracker” has begun its holiday run, and, as usual, the company’s principal dancers rotate through various characters during the four-week production.
Firefighters respond to building fire in South Philadelphia overnight
Firefighters responded to a fire at a building in South Philadelphia overnight. Officials said crews were called out around 2 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, to a building on Snyder Avenue and South 8th Street. According to a sign outside, the building houses the Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance....
Missing Person Ruth Clifford from the 14th District
The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating missing person Ruth Clifford. Ruth was last seen December 11, 2025, at 4:00pm, South and 10th Street. Ruth could be in the area of 37xx Conshohocken Ave. Ruth often takes SEPTA regional rail line west to Chestnut Hill.
‘Santa’s helper’ captures holiday memories for families
At Christmas Village in Center City, there is a special elf. But instead of making toys, he's creating memorable moments for families to cherish for decades.
Reading Terminal Market Opens The Market Merch Shop
The Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia opened a new merchandise store, The Market Merch, on Wednesday, Dec. 3. This holiday shopping destination added a dedicated space for Reading Terminal-themed gifts within the market building. The Market Merch features items such as mugs, sweatshirts, hats, and tote bags,...
Missing Juvenile Alani Mack from the 24th District
The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile, Alani Mack. She is a 16-year-old female who was last seen on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in the 21XX block of East Somerset Street. Alani is 5 feet 4 inches tall,...
Winter Storm Warning in effect as snow falls across the Philly area
Snow is expected to begin Saturday night across the entire Philadelphia region.
2 men hurt in separate shootings in North Philly Friday night, police say
Two men were hospitalized on Friday night after they were hurt in two separate shootings that were just half an hour apart in North Philadelphia, according to the police department. Léelo en español aquí. The first shooting happened on the 3000 block of York Street around 8:09 p.m....
Philly firefighters battle fire at vacant Rite Aid in Port Richmond
Firefighters battled a fire at a vacant Rite Aid store in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond neighborhood overnight. The fire started shortly before 1:30 a.m. at the Rite Aid along the 3600 block of Aramingo Avenue. Shelsey Rondon, a manager at a nearby Taco Bell, told NBC10 she and her employees witnessed the fire. She...
Community gathers to honor fallen Philadelphia Officer Andy Chan at annual block party
The annual fundraiser, held at Craft Hall and organized by the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation, supported him during his long recovery.
