New legislation targets rising utility bills and inaccurate water meter readings
Philly residents could get some relief from rising water bills under new legislation that aims to address affordability and incorrect meter readings that can put added costs on consumers. The legislative package, introduced Thursday by Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (D-3rd), is called Just Water and it includes two...
Philadelphia Felon Sentenced to 45 Years for Meth Distribution and Weapons Charges
Norman Copper of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who's had previous brushes with the law, faces a stark change in circumstance as United States District Judge Mark A. Kearney sentenced him to 45 years in prison following convictions for serious drug and firearm offenses, according to an announcement made by United States...
New Slow Zone Brings Safer Streets to Tenth Memorial Neighborhood in North Philadelphia
Last week, the City of Philadelphia announced the completion of its fifth Neighborhood Slow Zone in the Tenth Memorial area of North Philadelphia. The Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS) and Vision Zero Philadelphia made the announcement at St. Joe’s Preparatory School, which is located within...
Hundreds sleep at Citizens Bank Park to raise awareness about homeless youth
Phillies royalty gathered at Citizens Bank Park to help raise awareness and critical funds for homeless youth as part of Covenant's House National Sleep Out.
Is It Crazy to Think That 16th and Locust Isn’t That Bad?
A family from New Jersey is planning to relocate to Center City, Philadelphia in December. However, the parents are yet to decide on a place to live in Philly, despite having already signed a deal to sell their current house by December 19th. Amidst this uncertainty, they found a seemingly perfect place near 16th and...
Philadelphia Man Found Guilty of Murder and Robbery in Series of Violent Crimes
Philadelphia has witnessed yet another conclusion to a chilling crime saga. Chihean Jones, also known as "Cha," 40, of Philadelphia, was found guilty by a federal jury on charges that included robbery, murder, and firearms offenses. The conviction follows a string of violent offenses, culminating in the tragic murder...
Former Philadelphia Art Museum CEO accused of misappropriating funds, filing states
Sasha Suda, hired on a $720,000 annual salary, was fired Nov. 4 following a 12-0 board vote.
Former Philly Deputy Sheriff Admits to Loan Scam That Netted $145K in Fraud
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A former Philadelphia Deputy Sheriff Officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to bank fraud after federal prosecutors said he used forged paystubs and inflated income claims to secure more than $145,000 in loans he never repaid. U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced that Darryl T. Wells, 34, entered the...
Separate overnight shootings in Philadelphia leaves teen, man injured
Philadelphia police are investigating two separate overnight shootings that left one teen and one man injured. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, the first shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, on the 2000 block of Wilmont Street. Police said officers responded to a nearby...
From Pathmark to Bradlees, NJ Stores You’ll Never Forget
From Kmart to Bradlees, explore New Jersey’s forgotten stores with these exclusive pictures. Take a nostalgic peek at the places where childhood memories were made.

















