Data reveals scope of problems at city schools ahead of closure decisions
The Philadelphia school district released a long-awaited data repository Wednesday that officials say will help guide decisions about which schools it will close and which ones it will invest in. This article originally appeared on Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news organization covering public education. Sign up for their...
High School student donates thousands of meals to ‘Caring for Friends’
This high school student has had a mission to make and deliver meals to "Caring For Friends" for the last year.
Man found dead inside Philadelphia apartment, homicide investigation underway
An investigation is underway after police said a man was found dead inside an apartment in Philadelphia. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, around 8:50 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, a man was found unresponsive inside an apartment on the 5600 block of Race Street. Medics pronounced the man dead at...
Community remembers slain Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald as post office is renamed for him
Relatives and friends gathered to remember Temple University Police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald and rename a Philadelphia post office in his honor.
Man detained by ICE agents at PHL while heading to Kansas City for the...
Henry Diaz, who came to the U.S. from El Salvador when he was 17 and is now 38, was detained by ICE agents as he attempted to board a plane at Philadelphia International Airport early Friday morning.
King of Prussia to Open Montco’s First 24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Montgomery County approves lease for King of Prussia’s first 24/7 behavioral health crisis center to provide critical mental health care. Montgomery County announced plans for a new emergency behavioral health crisis center in King of Prussia, writes Rachel Ravina for the Reporter. Commissioners unanimously approved...
Family of 3 charged in killing and dismemberment of missing man in Camden
Authorities say Everton Thomas is accused of shooting and killing Harold Miller Jr.
Jenkintown’s Bradley Cooper Reflects on His 19-Year Sobriety Journey
Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper discussed his 19-year sobriety journey during an episode of Running Wild With Bear Grylls: The Challenge. Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper discussed his 19-year sobriety journey during an episode of Running Wild With Bear Grylls: The Challenge, writes Julien Raby for Boxlife Magazine....
SEPTA service is restored, but your rides will cost a little more
Micah, who works in Center City and lives in West Philly, depends on SEPTA to get around. He said the fare hike on Sunday was a rude awakening.
Family seeks justice after hip-hop artist gunned down in Overbrook
Quenzell Bradley-Brown was a hip hop artist who went by the name "IQ", which stands for Infinite Quality.
