Man dead after fight turns into shooting in Philadelphia, police say
A 43-year-old man was shot and killed early Thursday in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, police said. According to police, officers responded just after 1 a.m., Thursday, June 18, 2026 to the area of 29th Street and Ridge Avenue, where they found a man lying on the ground. Police said the...
Residents escape safely after Southwest Philadelphia house fire, officials say
A fire ripped through a home in Southwest Philadelphia early Thursday morning. SkyForce10 was over the scene of 66th Street and Elmwood in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 18, 2026 as the Philadelphia Fire Department worked to control the fire. Fire officials told NBC10 that everyone inside the...
New York, Philadelphia Among Cities Facing Severe Thunderstorms to End the Week
New York City, New York — After several days of comfortable temperatures and sunshine across parts of the Northeast, weather conditions are expected to take a dramatic turn as a powerful storm system moves into the region, bringing the threat of severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and localized flooding. Forecasters...
Man accused of stealing ashes of Willow Grove woman’s dead daughter, demanding ransom
UPPER MORELAND — A New York man is accused of stealing an urn containing the ashes of an Upper Moreland Township woman’s deceased daughter and holding them for ransom for the $8,000 that he claimed the woman owed him. Nuo Chen, 30, of the 4300 block of 195th...
Philadelphia students step into City Hall simulation to tackle World Cup investment, city challenges
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. More than 60 Philadelphia high school students simulated city government on Wednesday to brainstorm solutions to urgent issues in the city. The Philadelphia City Government...
What to Know About the Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade & Festival
West Philadelphia will host the Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade & Festival on Sunday, June 21. The event, running from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., is expected to attract more than 25,000 attendees at Malcolm X Park on 52nd & Pine streets. According to the Visit Philadelphia website, the parade spans 1.5...
Morrisville Borough Police Arrest Trenton Man Accused of Arson, Attempted Murder on Drug Charges
The Morrisville Borough Police Department recently assisted New Jersey authorities by arresting a Trenton man wanted for attempted murder, home invasion, aggravated assault, aggravated arson, and related offenses, on drug charges. According to Peterson’s Breaking News of Trenton on May 16, Karon Oliver, 37, forced his
1 person injured, another in custody after possible domestic shooting in Wyncote, Pa.
Police say a person is in custody after a shooting on Tuesday night that left one person injured in the Wyncote section of Cheltenham Township.
10 Unwritten Wawa Rules That Separate Real Philadelphians From Visitors
Pennsylvania gave the world a lot of things: The Declaration of Independence, the Philly cheesesteak, and Wawa, the convenience store that locals treat less like a pit stop and more like a routine. If you’re new to the experience, here are the unspoken rules of shopping at Wawa that Philadelphia...
Get Ready To Roll Up Your Sleeves Because This Pennsylvania BBQ Joint Serves Irresistible...
Tucked away at 1703 S 11th St in South Philadelphia, Mike’s BBQ is the kind of place that makes you forget every other barbecue spot you’ve ever tried. With a 4.6-star rating from hundreds of loyal fans, this no-frills joint has earned a serious reputation for slow-smoked meats that hit different every single time.
