Villanova University ‘active shooter’: Students run in terror amid terrifying text warning
Multiple sources said people were running for cover, hiding under desks inside university buildings
Group of Philadelphia business owners, advocates rally against new overnight curfew ordinance
The ordinance would force many takeout spots, corner stores, and food trucks in neighborhoods, including Kensington and Germantown, to close from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Neighbors help neighbors to cut down on drug activity in West Philly
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The simple act of neighbors taking a walk is making a dent in reducing drug activity in West Philly, city leaders say. Accompanied by police, community members who...
Philadelphia man sentenced for drug dealing in Burlington
A man arrested in Burlington nearly two years ago after a months-long investigation has been sentenced to just under eight years in prison.
Philadelphia Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Missing Child, Tafeeq Purnel Williams
The Philadelphia Police Department has issued a call for assistance to the public in finding Tafeeq Purnel Williams, a young boy reported missing from the city's 2nd District. According to the official release, Tafeeq was last seen on Monday morning, near the 4900 block of Stenton Avenue. The 11-year-old stands...
With SEPTA cuts just days away, efforts are underway to make sure riders with...
Twelve percent of SEPTA’s riders have a disability. Cassandra West, chief officer of access of SEPTA’s paratransit and small bus operations, says in the city, those riders will still have options once deep service cuts go into effect.
Teen attacked, robbed at Philadelphia City Hall; suspect still wanted
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect wanted for a violent robbery earlier this month. A 17-year-old was assaulted in Dilworth Plaza outside Philadelphia's City Hall on August 9. The assault happened during a typically busy time in the area, around 6:30 p.m.
Philly prepares for more cars on roads with SEPTA cuts looming
Philadelphia is telling residents and commuters to figure out their travel plans now with SEPTA cuts coming soon.
Philadelphia rapper to host ‘Bald Fest,’ a free music festival at Grays Ferry Skatepark
A Philadelphia rapper is hosting a free music festival called Bald Fest on Saturday at Grays Ferry Skatepark.
The Nehemiah House: Building Hope, One Child, One Community at a Time
It’s often the smallest acts of kindness that spark the most powerful movements. For Theophilus and Terena Amoah, the founders of The Nehemiah House, this journey began about six and a half years ago. It wasn’t with a grand plan or a large budget, but with an abundance of extra food and supplies. Instead of letting...
