Swords, arrowheads dating back to Bronze Age seized from shipment in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia recently seized dozens of ancient swords and arrowheads, believed to be nearly 4,000 years old, after they arrived in a shipment from the United Arab Emirates. What we know:. Officers seized 36 copper-alloy short swords and 50 copper-alloy...
Red light cameras at West Philadelphia intersection to begin full enforcement on Friday
PHILADELPHIA - Drivers beware! The warning period for red light cameras at one of West Philadelphia's busiest intersections is expiring on Friday. The Philadelphia Parking Authority said the red light enforcement cameras at the intersection of 58th Street and Baltimore Avenue will begin full enforcement on Friday....
Woman shot, killed by roommate in South Philadelphia apartment, police say
A 30-year-old woman is in custody in connection with a shooting that left her roommate dead in South Philadelphia, police say.
3 women sought after ransacking N.J. Wendy’s drive thru
Three women are being sought after they ransacked a Wendy’s drive thru in Mercer County on Saturday morning and tried to assault employees, authorities said. Saniyah Brittingham, 18, and Leah Williford-Stevens, 19, both of Trenton were charged with burglary, criminal mischief and unlawful possession of a weapon....
Lower Moreland police arrest contractor with outstanding warrant for failure to provide services following...
The Lower Moreland Police Department announced today the arrest of Phillip Yeatts, 47, for accepting payment for home improvement services which were never delivered. According to the report, a victim of Red Lion Road in Huntingdon Valley told Lower Moreland police on October 31, 2025 that a contractor, later...
Philly DA drops shooting case against well-known attorney
Prosecutors have dismissed charges against a prominent Philadelphia attorney in connection with a 2023 shooting near a Center City cigar bar. Why it matters: The dismissal marks an unexpected turn in a nearly three-year case against Leonard Keith Hill, founder of Hill & Associates , that drew scrutiny after a judge...
Philly To Pay $2K Toward Funerals For Murder Victims’ Families
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker on Wednesday rolled out a new Homicide Victim Funeral Assistance Program that will cover up to $2,000 in funeral and burial costs for families of people killed in Philadelphia. The benefit applies to deaths ruled homicides on or after March 1 and is meant to help survivors handle immediate,...
Pennsylvania’s Pretzel Belt Is Home to 7 Bakeries Still Twisting Pretzels by Hand
Pennsylvania is a state rich in tradition, especially when it comes to pretzel making. The Pretzel Belt, an area renowned for its buttery, salty treats, is home to several bakeries that still craft pretzels by hand, maintaining a connection to the past. Each bakery has its own story, technique, and,...
Delco Baby’s Gene Fix Has CHOP Plotting Big Philly Expansion
One year after a Delaware County infant received a one-of-a-kind gene-editing treatment at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, hospital leaders say they want to turn that single medical first into a program that can reach more children with rare metabolic diseases. Doctors and scientists at CHOP and Penn say they...
Voters to weigh in on longstanding rule requiring Philly elected officials to resign before...
Philadelphia elected officials could be allowed to keep their existing jobs if they decide to run for state or federal office under legislation that was approved by City Council on Thursday. The resign-to-run rule, which requires city officials to step down from their positions before they can launch a campaign...
