Beware of the sting: Clinging jellyfish spotted along the Jersey Shore
Clinging jellyfish are native to the Pacific Ocean but have been appearing in the Atlantic Ocean, from Sandy Hook to Cape May, for the past decade. Recently, they were spotted in the Metedeconk River in Brick Township, Ocean County, when 6-year-old Amelia was floating in the water.
Remembering Akyra Murray, youngest victim of Pulse nightclub shooting
June 12, 2026, marked 10 years since the second deadliest shooting in modern American history.
Vigil held for North Philadelphia mother killed in alleyway attack
Police say Keisha Furlow was beaten to death with bricks in an alleyway on Sunday, and two male suspects fled with her purse.
Double shooting investigation in Strawberry Mansion
At least 40 shell casings were found at the scene of a double shooting in Strawberry Mansion early Saturday morning, police said.
Firefighters battle blaze at recycling facility in Hunting Park
Philadelphia firefighters battled a blaze at a recycling facility in the city's Hunting Park section.
Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty After Drug Arrest and Police Chase in Atlantic City
A Philadelphia man has admitted to eluding police, resisting arrest, and possessing cocaine with intent to distribute in connection with three separate Atlantic City incidents in 2025.
Big Boy 4014: World’s largest operating steam locomotive coming to Philadelphia for America 250
Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 is making a journey to the East Coast for the first time, in what the company says is a historic coast-to-coast tour to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
Philly Blocks Chase $100K Curbside Glow-Ups
Some Philadelphia blocks are about to get the kind of curb appeal you usually only see in real-estate listings. The city has launched a new Curbside Appeal Program that will give selected residential blocks up to $100,000 for neighborhood cleanups, greening and small repairs, as part of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s H.O.M.E.
Philadelphia police commissioner defends Pride celebrations response amid questions
Commissioner Kevin Bethel acknowledged that the department's approach may have been flawed, especially leaving the streets open to vehicles in the Gayborhood.
Bartram Village Replacing 500 Distressed Units With 688 Mixed-Income Homes
The Philadelphia Housing Authority's Bartram Village transformation's underway, with Phase 1 construction expected to begin by 2026's end.

















