Philadelphia’s paper bag fee becomes law. Here’s when it goes into effect
Shoppers in Philadelphia will soon be charged 10 cents for each paper bag they use at stores.
Philadelphia is halting the use of some diversity targets in city contracts as national...
PHILADELPHIA - For four decades, Philadelphia has set specific goals for awarding a portion of its hundreds of millions of dollars in yearly government contracts to businesses that are owned by women and people of color. But as of this fall, that practice is no more, a major shift in...
Man arrested for allegedly stabbing 2 women at day care in Philadelphia’s Germantown section
Police previously told Action News that the suspect was known to the victims and the incident was being considered domestic.
Drivers caught speeding on Broad Street in Philly could be hit with $100 fine
Drivers in Philadelphia are going to want to slow down. The 60 day warning period for the new speed cameras officially ends at midnight, which means that real tickets will start being sent to mail boxes starting on Friday, Nov. 14. Reminder: The speed limit on Broad Street is 25...
Officer cleared for shooting at driver on rampage in Plymouth Twp. hotel parking lot
The suspect allegedly threatened to blow up a police station and harm officers before the violent confrontation.
Missing Juvenile Cloe Stockton-Thomas from the 22nd District
The Philadelphia Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing juvenile Cloe Stockton-Thomas. Cloe was last seen November 12, 2025, at 6:00 am, on the 18XX W Thompson Street. Cloe is 13 years-of-age, 5’7”, 200 lbs., brown eyes, black hair, unknown clothing, and is possibly in possession...
Philly nurse, cancer survivor reunites with Temple nurses that saved her life
Zipporah Washington is now a nurse who has conquered cancer and is ready to give back.
Pennsylvania SNAP recipients should receive payments by end of week
The government shutdown is over, but many people in Pennsylvania are still waiting for their food assistance benefits.
Philly mom charged with stealing funds that were meant to care for her children
A mother has been charged with stealing thousands of dollars from the Philadelphia School District that was supposed to be used for therapeutic care for her children, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office. During an investigation, it was discovered that Laurel Schullere, of Philadelphia, stole over...
No More New Pennies In Washington State, Oregon, Or Anywhere Else
The penny, once a staple in our wallets, now finds itself retired, making way for a new era in how we handle money.
