Philadelphia Police Seek Public Assistance in Search for Missing 15-Year-Old Arwiya Naifer
The Philadelphia Police Department has issued a call for the public's help in finding Arwiya Naifer, a missing 15-year-old juvenile, last seen on October 25, 2025. Arwiya was reported to have been last spotted around 3:39 PM near Adams and Roosevelt Boulevard in the city, as mentioned in a police bulletin.
4 children reunited with mother after stolen car crashes in Philadelphia
Police said four children were in a car parked outside a Northeast Philly laundromat when someone stole the car.
Arson investigation underway after car fire in Kensington
Video from the scene shows a 2016 Toyota Camry burning just feet from nearby homes. Chuck Fischer said he heard a loud noise before seeing the fire.
The Old School Philly Cheesesteak Spot That’s Been Slinging Sandwiches Since The ’60s
Philly has more than its share of old school cheesesteak joints, but this one's been slinging sandwiches about as long as any of them, and better.
Woman dies after tree falls on car in Philly
A woman was killed after a tree fell on top of her car in Philadelphia late Thursday morning. The 44-year-old woman was driving a 2016 silver Ford Mustang westbound on the 3700 block of West School House Lane at 11:53 a.m. when a tree fell on top of her vehicle.
Parker signs executive order to help thousands of Philadelphians impacted by SNAP benefit cuts
With nearly 500,000 Philadelphians facing disruptions to SNAP benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown, the Parker administration has announced the rollout of “One Philly (SNAP) Support Plan.”
Gov. Shapiro declares disaster emergency over SNAP benefits suspension
The state will make $5 million available for food banks to weather expected spike in people seeking assistance
Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in West Susquehanna Avenue Shooting
On October 28, 2025, a non-fatal shooting took place on the 1400 block of West Susquehanna Avenue in Philadelphia’s 22nd District. The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking help to identify a suspect. The suspect is described as a Black male, 16 to 18 years old, wearing a gray hooded jacket, navy blue sweatpants,...
SEPTA co-workers retire after more than 80 years combined
After more than eight decades of combined service, longtime SEPTA employees are celebrated as they retire from the transit company.
The Best Trick-or-Treating Blocks in Philly
Where to find the most festive streets, sweetest hauls, and spookiest decorations across Philadelphia. Halloween in Philly isn’t just about costumes and candy — it’s about the blocks that turn it into a full-blown event. Every year, certain streets go all in. These are the blocks where trick-or-treating isn’t just a...
