5 Bizarre and “Raunchy” Town Names in New York State
Whether you are taking a road trip up from Pennsylvania, crossing the border from New Jersey, or driving over from Connecticut, you will quickly discover that New York State is home to some incredibly bizarre and surprisingly "raunchy" town names. While the Empire State is famous for the towering skyscrapers of Manhatt
Woman shot, killed in North Philadelphia
A 41-year-old woman was shot and killed in North Philadelphia Sunday night.
Intruders shot in separate Philadelphia shootings during attempted break-in, home invasion: Police
Two people were shot during an attempted break-in and a separate home invasion.
10 Worst Cities to Live in Pennsylvania in 2026, According to Crime Statistics
Pennsylvania is home to major historic cities, charming small towns, and scenic rural communities. But while many parts of the state remain safe for residents and tourists, some cities continue to struggle with high levels of violent and property crime. Recent crime data shows that several Pennsylvania cities report cr
A century of faith in Oxford Circle
St. Martin of Tours celebrated 100 years of Catholic education in Oxford Circle at a May 1 Mass in the upper church. The current principal, Lauren Sobieski, spoke briefly before Mass, explaining that St. Martin of Tours opened on Sept. 8, 1925, with three Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary teaching 71 pu
Glen Foerd’s 3rd Thursdays begin May 21
Glen Foerd’s 3rd Thursdays series returns May 21, inviting the community to enjoy free evenings of live entertainment, local food, family activities and waterfront fun from 6 to 8 p.m. each month through September. There will be music, lawn games, arts activities and free self-guided tours of the Gilded...
Justin Thomas makes his feelings clear on Philadelphia fans
Justin Thomas made his feelings clear regarding the fans in Philadelphia as the Tour star totaled five-under during the PGA Championship. After Justin Thomas made his way up the leaderboard at the PGA Championship on Sunday, he gave his opinion on the fans that gathered in Philadelphia. Thomas finished at...
Dreams come true for Arcadia grad Guzman
Jangeli Guzman came to Philadelphia from the Dominican Republic in 2015, when she was 11. The youngster spent time at Mastery-Smedley and St. Martin of Tours before going on to First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School, where she graduated in 2022. It took a little time for her to learn the...
‘When a building comes down’
Officials came together on April 29 to discuss emergency preparedness and response and answered questions about evacuation plans in flood-prone areas along the Delaware River and its tributaries: the Pompeston, Rancocas and Pennsauken creeks. “Most people don’t think about emergency management until something goes wron
Basement Cubicle and ‘Redundant’ Firing: Ex-Penn Finance Aide Sues Over Bias
A former University of Pennsylvania finance administrator says she was sidelined to a windowless basement cubicle, blocked from meaningful work-from-home accommodations, then pushed out as “redundant.” Now, Marille Heallis has taken her complaints to court. Heallis, formerly an assistant director of finance and adminis
