2 teens shot as they sat in vehicle in Philly’s Frankford section, police say
Two men are hospitalized, police said, after they were shot while sitting in a vehicle in Philadelphia's Frankford section early Tuesday. According to police, officers were dispatched to a hospital in Philly's Frankford community at about 1:24 a.m. on Tuesday, after two men walked into the medical facility after...
Owner of North Philly pizzeria pleads guilty to evading $1.8 million in taxes
The owner of a North Philly pizza shop pleaded guilty Tuesday to concealing business income and misrepresenting his payroll to avoid paying more than $1.8 million in federal taxes, prosecutors said. Cihan Calkap, the owner of Mimmo's Pizza and Kitchen, was indicted in October 2024 following an investigation into tax...
Philadelphia school safety officers to get bulletproof vests, handcuffs, and new uniforms next fall
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news site covering educational change in public schools. School safety officers on School District of Philadelphia campuses will be issued “personal ballistic protection,” including bulletproof vests and handcuffs, by the beginning of next school year. The...
Larry Krasner wants to ‘hunt down’ ICE officers
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, who was funded by George Soros, said at a recent “ICE Out” City Hall press conference that he would “hunt down” federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. He went further, adding, “If we have to hunt you down the way they hunted down Nazis for decades, we will...
20-year-old man shot in the head, killed while driving in Frankford
A 20-year-old man is dead after being shot in the head while he drove in Frankford Monday night. Philadelphia Police say two people were captured on surveillance video approaching the vehicle before one started shooting.
Philadelphia Parking Authority Resume Citywide Parking
The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) has announced the resumption of full citywide parking enforcement starting Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 8 a.m. This decision comes after a temporary relaxation of parking regulations due to the snow and sleet storm that hit the city on January 25. During the snow emergency,...
America’s Largest Privately Held Real Estate Brokerage Enters Philadelphia Market
Pittsburgh-based Howard Hanna Real Estate has entered the Philadelphia market, and already has big plans in mind to expand even further. Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, the largest privately held real estate brokerage in the nation, is now in the Philadelphia market and is already looking ahead to expanding,...
Philadelphia’s Oldest Tavern Has Been Serving Up Brews Since Lincoln Was Elected
At the oldest watering hole in the City of Brotherly Love, bartenders have been serving patrons for more than 150 years. Here's what to know.
Keswick Theater in Glenside: Schedule updates to shows February through May
The Keswick Theatre in Glenside (Abington Township) has announced updates to their performances scheduled from February through May. For the sake of the booking office, please note that the prices listed are associated with the show directly above it:. Tue. Feb. 5, 2026 8pm. THE MAN IN BLACK. Tribute to...
New York man dead, 4 others injured in Pa. crash near I-95
A crash in Bensalem near I-95 left a New York man dead and four other people injured early Tuesday morning, police said.
