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.
Philadelphia launches ‘Alleygators’ program to help residents clear trash and vegetation from alleys
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Philadelphia residents who need help clearing trash and vegetation out of alleyways next to their...
NTSB cites limits to effectiveness of train control system in 2025 SEPTA accident
WASHINGTON — A train control system that relies solely on the operator’s actions led to an incident in which a Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority light rail vehicle hit an end-of-track bumping post, injuring 12 people, the National Transportation Safety Board said in an investigation report released today (May 4. The May 11, 2025, incident saw [...] Read More...
‘Nothing about this is a joke’: FBI investigating school swatting calls in Philadelphia region
FBI Special Agent Wayne Jacobs told Action News that his agency has had success prosecuting offenders who engage in swatting.
Officer shot when man’s gun fires during North Philly traffic stop
A Philadelphia officer was shot in the leg while he was frisking a man during a traffic stop in North Philly Monday night, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
Man shot 4 times while painting car in Kensington, police say
A man has been hospitalized, police said, after he was shot four times as he spray painted his car in Kensington early Tuesday. According to Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small, police responded to a report of a person with a gun along the 2000 block of East Monmouth Street in Kensington, at about 12:15 a.m. Tuesday morning.
South Philadelphia Walmart to partially reopen amid arson investigation after fire inside store
The store is planning to partially reopen sometime Tuesday and is working to fully reopen as soon as possible, Walmart told Action News.
Man shot, killed during pool tournament inside East Mount Airy bar
Investigators believe a fight at a pool tournament may have escalated.
Police respond to multiple shootings after violent night across Philadelphia region
Police resonded to several shooting incidents in the Philadelphia region Monday night.
