Massive illegal dumping site in Northeast Philly has residents fed up
Residents in Philadelphia’s Tacony neighborhood say years of illegal dumping have turned a stretch of land behind their homes into what city leaders describe as one of the worst sites in the city. The dumping area sits along a slope behind Pennway Street, where piles of garbage and construction...
When does Stateside Live rooftop bar open in Philadelphia?
Philly sports fans will have new rooftop and outdoor spaces to catch games (and have drinks) in time for this summer as construction wraps up on the $20 million Stateside Live! Plaza expansion in the Stadium District. Grand opening fanfare is scheduled for the end of May, with a weekend fest including headliners Taking Back Sunday, Mayday Parade and Two Friends. Here's what else...
Montgomery Co. man among four guilty in conspiracy to steal $84 million in U.S....
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - A Montgomery County man was involved in a conspiracy to steal $84 million in government funds, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that four defendants: Saahir Irby, 28, and Tauheed Tucker, 24, both of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Cory Scott, 26, of Ardmore, Pa., and Alexander Telewoda, 26, of Clifton Heights, Pa., have entered pleas of guilty before...
Hoax Call Terror Rattles Philly Suburbs As FBI Tracks Swatting Suspect
A string of phony threats turned a normal Monday into a morning of chaos for several suburban Philly school districts, and now the FBI is on the case. A wave of swatting calls triggered police responses across Bucks, Montgomery and Chester counties, with one campus in Fairless Hills shutting down altogether after a caller claimed to be heading there with an assault rifle and...
N.J. aquarium named one of the country’s best. Here’s what makes it unique.
USA TODAY 10Best enlisted a panel of judges to shortlist the 20 best aquariums in the nation, and one New Jersey spot made the list. Adventure Aquarium in Camden “is home to the largest collection of sharks in the Northeast and is the only aquarium in the world to exhibit hippos,” the judges wrote.
Out-of-control truck crashes into playground in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia
An out-of-control truck crashed into a playground on Tuesday afternoon in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia mother mourns the loss of a 2nd son to gun violence after shooting...
For the second time in four years, a Philadelphia mother is mourning the loss of a son to gun violence.
Summer forecast 2026: Historic heat, severe weather expected across Northeast
PHILADELPHIA - Summer is still weeks away, but the Northeast's sweltering spring days have left many wondering: is this a sign of things to come?. AccuWeather recently released this year's summer forecast, signaling the possibility of historic heat and peaks of severe weather for the region. "A hot summer is...
13 Pennsylvania Hoagie Shops Serving Fresh Rolls That Make Every Stop Worth It In...
A hoagie can only be as good as the roll holding it together, and Pennsylvania knows that truth better than most places. The right bread has to be fresh, sturdy, chewy, and just soft enough to make every bite feel balanced. Add sharp provolone, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, onions, oil, spices,...
Repeated car break-ins damage at least 10 vehicles in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood
Residents in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood woke up to smashed windows, dents and visible damage on their cars after a series of overnight break-ins.
