The ‘Roots’ of Slavery and its Lasting Effects
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — In 2021, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) launched a global news feature series on the history, contemporary realities, and implications of the transatlantic slave trade. Today, leadership in America is trying to erase this history. This is Part 6 in the series. Kunta...
Community members celebrate the sights and sounds of Polish culture on Labor Day
Doylestown community members spent their Labor Day celebrating all things Polish.
Port Richmond barbershop starts GoFundMe campaign after break-in
A barbershop is turning to its community for help after a Labor Day burglary. LB Cuts owner Lou Bravo said a thief broke into the Port Richmond storefront early Monday morning, stealing equipment from the barbers' stations. The business, located at 2731 E. Cumberland St., is now seeking $10,000 on GoFundMe to replace...
Roof partially collapses in West Philly house
The roof of a house appears to have partially collapsed in West Philadelphia on Tuesday. SkyForce10 was over the building on the 3900 block of Brown Street just before 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 2 where a large hole can be seen on the second floor. The windows of the building...
FBI: Armed and dangerous suspects behind armored truck robberies, attempted heist
Philadelphia, Pa. — The FBI in Philadelphia is looking for information regarding the robbery of four armored trucks and the attempted robbery of an additional armored truck in Philadelphia and Cheltenham between June 26 and Aug. 12. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest...
Eagles issue travel advisory for home opener amid SEPTA service cuts
The Eagles have issued a travel advisory for Thursday's home opener after SEPTA's first phase of service cuts reduced the number of express trains available at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. The Birds are asking any fans to not travel to the Sports Complex on Sept. 4 unless they have...
Missing Person Kayla Brown from the 22nd District
The Philadelphia Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing person Kayla Brown. Kayla was last seen Wednesday, August 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM, on the 23xx block of W. Diamond St. Kayla could be in the area of 60xx Colgate Street. Kayla is 18 years old,...
Malvern Prep student dead after deer flies off car on 322, slams through his...
Police say a black Toyota Sienna hit the deer, launching the animal to the other side of the road, where it went through the windshield of a car going the other way. Malvern Prep identified the victim as Kevin Donahue, a member of the class of 2027.
Former Lebanon attorney Harry Fenton killed while riding bicycle in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Police Department Seeks Public’s Help to Find Missing Man Cannon Cesar from 15th...
The Philadelphia Police Department is currently seeking assistance from the community to help locate a missing man, Cannon Cesar, from the 15th District. On Thursday, August 7, 2025, the 40-year-old was last seen at 6:00 a.m. on the 15XX block of Van Kirk Street, according to a statement released by the police...