Camden penguin births offer hope as species teeters on edge
Two African Penguin chick were born at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, marking a critical milestone for the re-listed endangered species.
Mayors blast Trenton Water Works after another ice-related shutdown
Suburban mayors responded angrily to the most recent shutdown at Trenton Water Works, citing repeated failures, delayed communication and unresolved public health concerns. The incident occurred on Dec. 12, when frazil ice clogged the utility’s raw water intake, forcing a several-hour shutdown of TWW’s filtration...
A car parade of light: Philly’s Hanukkah tradition shines bright after recent tragedy
Independence Mall became a gathering place and a source of light for Philadelphia’s Jewish community on Saturday night. Cars moved in a caravan with neon menorahs lit on their roofs, music played, families danced together, and a crowd gathered in front of a massive menorah, marking the seventh night of Hanukkah in...
Death of 2-month-old baby under investigation in the Kensington section of Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating the death of a 2-month-old baby in the city's Kensington section.
Philadelphia Families Get Life-Changing School Scholarships on Lottery Day
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Hundreds of Philadelphia families learned this week that their children will receive critical tuition support after Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia awarded K-8 scholarships for the 2026–2027 school year, expanding access to private and parochial education across the city. CSFP,...
St. Hedwig Church in Chester Will No Longer Be a Catholic Church
St. Hedwig Church in Chester will no longer be considered a Roman Catholic Church by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Archdiocese has declared that St. Hedwig Church in Chester will no longer be used as a Catholic church, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY. Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Perez approved...
16-year-old girl in custody after fatal stabbing in Roxborough, police say
Officers arrived to a home on Wartman Street near Matthias Street around 9:45 a.m., where they found a 57-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to his ribs. The man was taken to a nearby hospital and was pronounced dead about 30 minutes later.
Parker turns focus to street homelessness, orders creation of 1,000 shelter beds
Mayor Cherelle Parker, as she nears the end of her second year in office, is directing her administration to do more for people living on Philadelphia's streets. In a directive issued Friday, she ordered the city’s Office of Homeless Services and other municipal departments to facilitate and support the opening of...
Tomasz Czarnuszewicz, NJ Native, Penn Police Officer Dies
Tomasz Andrzej Czarnuszewicz, 34, died on Saturday, Dec. 13, in Hopewell, New Jersey, according to J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Czarnuszewicz spent his life committed to protecting others, building a career in public safety that spanned multiple agencies. He...
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children provides donated toys for families with sick children
A toy store setup has appeared at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children to support local families this holiday.
