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Philadelphia is suing a gun manufacturer for its alleged role in the city's gun violence crisis. The lawsuit, announced on Friday, March 13, claims that GLOCK, Inc., one of the largest distributors of semi-automatic firearms in the country, has used deceptive marketing practices and has significantly contributed to...

The lawsuit cites multiple mass shootings in the city, and attributes the high number of dead and injured victims to the use of “switches”— small, cheap attachments that turn semi-automatic Glock pistols into machine-gun-like, rapid-fire weapons.

A Shadowy Survivor Emerges on Urban Streets (Image Credits: Facebook) Philadelphia – Compassionate residents discovered a raccoon in dire straits on a frigid city sidewalk and mounted a determined effort to save his life. A Shadowy Survivor Emerges on Urban Streets Residents first spotted the raccoon wandering...

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman. Tiffany Lynn Braddock, 35, of Philadelphia, was last seen by a family member on Monday at her residence on the 2000 block of West Godfrey Avenue. She is described as 5...

Philadelphia residents looking to further careers in the skilled trades now have a new pathway to high-wage, full‑time opportunities through the latest Welder B training program in partnership with Hanwha Philly Shipyard. The cohort‑based program, launched by PIDC and University City District’s collaborative program...

A pregnant 18-year-old was shot and killed in the Rhawnhurst section of Philadelphia earlier this week, and police say her boyfriend has been charged in the case.

Kelly's Seafood, a family-run Northeast Philadelphia institution since 1958, announced it will close and put its building up for sale after 68 years in business. The restaurant will remain open at 9362 Old Bustleton Ave. while a sale is finalized, giving customers time to redeem gift certificates. "We have been...

Sweet cravings have a funny way of showing up at the most unexpected moments. One minute you are walking down the street minding your own business, and the next you are suddenly thinking about creamy ice cream, fresh baked cookies, and the kind of dessert that makes you stop everything just to enjoy a bite.

The School District of Philadelphia plans to eliminate hundreds of school-based positions by reassigning staffers to vacant roles as part of an effort to cut $225 million from the budget for next school year. Superintendent Tony Watlington revealed the cuts Friday, saying they are needed to eliminate a $300 million...

After more than five decades of arena and stadium rock dominance, Journey returned to New Jersey on March 5, 2026, bringing its farewell tour, “The Final Frontier,” to CURE Insurance Arena, home of the Trenton Ironhawks, for a night packed with nostalgia and soaring vocals. The atmosphere inside...