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The vehicles collided head-on, and the Ford became fully engulfed in flames after the crash. Ditski sustained fatal injuries.

South Philadelphia’s “Skinny Joey” Merlino announced that he will be opening cheesesteak shop locations at the Jersey Shore and in Boothwyn. Just a year after opening his South Philadelphia cheesesteak shop, “Skinny Joey” Merlino is launching new locations at the Jersey Shore and Delaware County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

PENNSYLVANIA - The "retail apocalypse" has moved from the anchor stores directly into the heart of the Pennsylvania shopping experience: the food court. With major retailers like Macy's and Eddie Bauer shuttering dozens of brick-and-mortar sites across the Commonwealth, foot traffic in traditional malls has reached a critical tipping point. This June, several iconic food court staples—including Chick-fil-A, Wendy's, and...

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia City Council members voiced strong opposition to the school board’s recent decision to close 17 schools, merge six others and renovate 169 campuses, according to council discussions Thursday. Several council members are pushing for public hearings to consider changing how the school board is selected. City...

There is no better way to satisfy that sweet tooth than fresh cookies from a hometown bakery. Hira Qureshi compiled a list of the best Philadelphia-area bakeries for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Many of them are right here in Montgomery County. The Bakery House. 604 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, Pa....

City officials highlighted a nearly $2 million beautification project that includes six new pop-up businesses that will temporarily fill vacant storefronts. It's a small glimpse of the new life coming to the area.

A driver slammed a vehicle into two parked cars before rolling over in North Philadelphia Thursday night.

The pro wrestling world has lost another one. On Thursday, news surfaced regarding the passing of independent pro wrestler Braxx, who was reportedly shot and killed in South Philadelphia. Braxx has competed in such independent pro wrestling promotions as H20 and X Brand Wrestling. Matt Tremont posted the following on...

[Editor’s note: The report referenced in this article reflects conditions observed during an inspection conducted on May 7 and does not represent the establishment’s current or future status.]. The Philadelphia Health Department conducted a routine health inspection at Toska Restaurant and Brewery on May 7. The restaurant was...

A man threatened to set his house on fire with his 15-year-old daughter inside during a barricade situation in North Philadelphia overnight.