Philadelphia’s Homeless Crisis Reaches Boiling Point Amid 2026 Arctic Blast and Kensington’s Downfall
Introduction (Image Credits: Pixabay) Subzero temperatures have turned Philadelphia’s streets into a frozen nightmare, pushing the city’s homeless population to the brink as shelters overflow and outreach efforts strain under the weight of unrelenting cold. In Kensington, long synonymous with despair, sprawling...
$80K in meat stolen from trucks in Upper Darby, Pa.
Upper Darby police released video that shows five cars pulling up behind a tractor-trailer, with several people getting out, opening the back door and unloading boxes of meat into their vehicles.
Half-days in Philadelphia schools may become a thing of the past next year
Philadelphia’s schools chief said half-days are hurting attendance. So he plans to eliminate them next year. He said the percentage of students in school 90% of the time fell from 66% a year ago to 54% last month.
Parked car encased in ice during brutal stretch of below-freezing temps in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - A car parked on a Philadelphia street became encased in ice amid brutally cold temperatures on the heels of the city's first major snowstorm in a decade. It's unclear who owns the Honda Accord with Maryland license plates, or how long the car has been there. Both windshield...
Burlington Man, Deaundra Collins Jr., Arrested in Connection with York Street Shooting
Burlington authorities have made an arrest in connection with a recent shooting incident that has rattled the local community. The City of Burlington Police Department announced on social media that 21-year-old Deaundra Collins Jr. was taken into custody on January 27, 2026, for his alleged role in a shooting that...
Wakefern to buy 3 ShopRite stores from member families
Wakefern Food Corp. has agreed to acquire three ShopRite stores in Pennsylvania from the member families that own and run them, according to the East Coast grocery cooperative. The stores, located in Philadelphia and West Chester, Pennsylvania, will become part of ShopRite Supermarkets, a wholly owned subsidiary of...
Philly Dad Stabbed to Death While Teaching His Sons How to Ride Bike, Now...
Learning how to ride a bike is a rite of passage for almost every child. But for three young siblings, the precious memory of their father teaching them to ride their bikes turned into a living nightmare. Earlier this month, the unthinkable occurred right in front of them on a New Jersey street. And now, a...
Painted bunting spotted again in Philadelphia
Bartram's Garden is unexpectedly becoming a favorite winter stopover for painted buntings. Why it matters: This Southern beauty is a rarity for this region during the colder months but a real treat for birdwatchers. State of play: The painted bunting has been spotted at the West Philly park for at...
Di Bruno Bros. to close several store locations
Di Bruno Bros. is shuttering a majority of its markets in the Philadelphia region this month. Why it matters: The Philly-born Italian specialty grocer has been a beloved go-to spot for cured meats, cheese and epicurean delights since 1939. State of play: The store at the Ardmore Farmer's Market will...
Preview: Dead Man’s Wire
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