‘The most dangerous street in Philadelphia’: Speed cameras will soon go live along Broad...
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. The Philadelphia Parking Authority expects to finish installing automated speed cameras along Broad Street by...
Hundreds to gather for Philadelphia’s annual Dîner en Blanc Thursday
The location is kept secret until just before the sold-out dinner party begins.
Woman accused of dragging, punching 6-year-old girl at North Philly day care
A former North Philadelphia day care employee is facing a slew of charges after she was seen on video violently dragging a 6-year-old girl to the bathroom and hitting her.
Bucks County man charged after traveling to Fla. home of 14-year-old social media influencer
A Bucks County man is behind bars in Florida after police said he traveled more than 1,000 miles to the home of a 14-year-old social media influencer. Investigators said he had developed a “delusional online fixation” with the teen.
Tortoise hatchlings born of century-old parents come out of their shells at Philadelphia Zoo
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sixteen critically endangered western Santa Cruz tortoises born to some very old parents got a slow walk and the red carpet treatment Wednesday at a Philadelphia Zoo event to show off the highly prized hatchlings. Animal care specialists who have watched over the 16 since they were eggs held the...
Prisoner Jaliel Ali-Johnson Crashes Stolen Car In Chase: PSP
At approximately 2:38 p.m., Nether Providence Township Police were advised that Upper Providence Township Police, in coordination with the Pennsylvania State Police, were pursuing a stolen vehicle heading eastbound on Baltimore Pike into Nether Providence Township, authorities said. Law enforcement later confirmed...
Philly man surrenders to police after weekend shooting killed mom’s boyfriend
A man surrendered to police after he was charged with murder in connection to a shooting that killed his mother's boyfriend that happened in North Philadelphia over the weekend, according to a spokesperson with the police department. On Sunday, Aug. 17, officers were called to the 1500 block of North...
Temple move-in day for newest Owls setting up their dorms
Dr. Deanne DeCrescenzo, Temple's associate dean of students, joined Action News live from the campus in North Philadelphia.
Community College of Philadelphia welcomes new students with block party
New students at the Community College of Philadelphia began their college careers Tuesday with a block party.
Upper Darby woman convicted of torturing, killing animals live on the internet sentenced to...
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A 28-year-old Upper Darby woman was sentenced to five years probation after she was convicted of four felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals — torture in relation to videos police said she...
