Popular Philadelphia Restaurant Cited After Health Officials Find Roaches
Chix & Wings was cited by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health during a routine inspection on August 28, 2025. Numerous issues were listed in the summary, such as evidence of roaches and inadequate facility upkeep. The business must correct the violations before it can resume normal operations. A follow-up...
With SEPTA cuts getting worse next week, union says operators bear the brunt of...
With SEPTA service cuts set to get worse for riders next week as fares will go up by more than 21% on Monday, the transit workers union says its operators are facing a concerning amount of frustration from riders.
Family of man fatally shot by off-duty Philadelphia detective files lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA - The family of Robert Jones, who was shot and killed by off-duty Philadelphia Police Detective Christopher Sweeney last year, has filed a lawsuit against the officer, other officers, and the city. The backstory:. Police report it was 11:30 on a Thursday night when the detective stopped his car...
Black-only medical directory must open to all races after lawsuit
(The Center Square) – After a lawsuit from medical group Do No Harm, a Philadelphia-based directory of Black physicians is now open to all races. The directory entitled “Black Doctors Directory” also changed its name to the “Community Health and Wellness Directory” following the lawsuit, according to the accepted...
Sting and Shaggy bring ‘One Fine Day’ festival back to Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park section
Best friends, Grammy Award winners and collaborators, Sting and Shaggy, are continuing their annual end-of-summer tradition here in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia prepares to launch illegal dumping task force
Illegal dumping is a significant problem in Philadelphia, costing taxpayers approximately $2 million every year.
Philadelphia Police Seek Public Assistance in Search for Missing Woman Ebony Harrod
The Philadelphia Police Department is actively seeking the public's help to find Ebony Harrod, who has been reported missing since Monday. The information, issued in a plea for assistance, was shared with the public in a news release published by the Philadelphia Police Department. Harrod, a 36-year-old woman, was...
SEPTA to restore some service to help students get to school
SEPTA has agreed to use some of its subsidy from Philadelphia’s 2026 budget to restore some bus routes to help students better get to school on time. The updates services will go into effect Sept. 2.
Man Convicted in Plot to Murder NJ Prosecutors and Judges
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A Philadelphia man has been convicted in New Jersey Superior Court for orchestrating a years-long conspiracy to murder five government officials who played roles in his earlier criminal conviction, state authorities announced.
Philly to throw big 250th birthday bash for U.S. Navy, Marines in fall
Starting in October, both sides of the Delaware River will host events for the 250th birthdays of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.