Grocery prices force some to skip Labor Day BBQ
According to an ABC News report citing figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, ground beef prices rose 11.5%, and beef steak prices rose 12% compared to this time last year.
Trenton, NJ, US: Officers Cleared in Fatal Hotel Shootout with New York Man
Trenton, NJ, US: In a decision announced Friday, county prosecutors determined that two state troopers involved in a deadly shootout with a New York man at a suburban New Jersey hotel last year will not face criminal charges. The dramatic confrontation left 38-year-old Marcus Reynolds dead and touched off intense...
Department of Defense conducting training exercises in parts of Philadelphia
Don't be alarmed, this is just a drill. Philadelphians may see sights and sounds related to an emergency response as the Department of Defense conducts training exercises in the city.
SEPTA Reports Reduced Crime, Credits Increased Law Enforcement
SEPTA has seen 367 reported serious crime cases in the first half of 2025, and is correlated to its largest police force in over a decade. SEPTA has seen a decrease in crime through the first half of 2025 as a result of increasing its enforcement efforts, writes Molly McVety for PhillyVoice.
City implements new effort to reduce overdose deaths by increasing access to naloxone in...
Philadelphia has seen modest reductions in overdose deaths in recent years, but there’s been an increase in racial disparities. Health and safety officials on Thursday announced a new effort to reduce fatal overdoses for everyone.
Woman found fatally shot in Kensington backyard
A woman was found shot to death Saturday morning in the backyard of a Kensington home.
Jenkintown Elementary School principal allegedly retires via memo criticizing district superintendent
Dr. Christopher Jahnke, principal of Jenkintown Elementary School since July 2022, allegedly announced his retirement through a scathing email sent to the Jenkintown School District’s Board of Directors at some point this year. Screenshots of that alleged email were transcribed and published by Walkable Jenkintown’s...
Seniors Will Receive Free Ubers Following SEPTA Cuts
Older adults in Philadelphia will soon be able to request free rides from Uber as SEPTA rolls out significant cuts to its public transit system. The rideshare company told The Philadelphia Inquirer that it will fund the services through its new Uber Senior Rides Program. Uber spokesperson Freddi Goldstein said the...
Heartbreak in Kensington: Toddler’s Mother Speaks Out Amid Ongoing Manhunt
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA: The tight-knit community of Kensington is reeling after the shocking assault of a 2-year-old boy last Tuesday evening. In a heartfelt statement, the child’s mother, 27-year-old Marisol Hernandez, has broken her silence to plead for the public’s help in identifying and apprehending the...
2 People Dead In ‘Terrible’ Accident On Busy Street
Two people were killed on Thursday in Philadelphia in an awful car accident. According to the authorities, a man in a white van was heading southbound near East Roosevelt Boulevard and Welsh Road when he struck two pedestrians. This accident occurred around 2 p.m. ET. The driver of the van was ...
