One person killed in ‘suspicious’ fire at Manchester Apartments on Welsh Road
PHILADELPHIA - A person was killed early Saturday after a fast-moving fire tore through an apartment building in Northeast Philadelphia on Welsh Road. Crews responded to the Manchester Apartments on the 2800 block of Welsh Road early Saturday morning. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze in less than 30...
Video captures vandal keying vehicles in Manayunk
Neighbors we talked to didn't recognize the man and had no idea why he did this.
Man critically injured after stabbing in Spring Garden
A man is fighting for his life after police say he was stabbed in the Spring Garden section of the city.
Woman found severely beaten, shot in head after brutal domestic incident in West Philly
Police then searched the area where the woman was found and discovered a man in the alleyway next to the home with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man stabbed multiple times in neck on SEPTA train in Center City, police say
A man was stabbed multiple times in the neck on a Market-Frankford Line train in Center City, SEPTA police said.
Waymo moves into autonomous testing phase in Philly
The autonomous ride share company Waymo is ramping up its efforts to establish itself in Philadelphia. Waymo, in an announcement that was posted on its website on Wednesday, said that it recently shifted to autonomous testing in the city.
New $2 Billion H.O.M.E. Plan Aims to Bring More Affordable Housing to Philadelphia Residents
Philadelphia is facing a housing shortage that affects the city’s economy and residents. Nearly 30 percent of renters spend more than half their income on housing. Many low-income residents cannot afford both rent and other basic needs. In response, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has announced the Housing Opportunities...
Intense Debate: Krasner Appeals to City Council for Additional Funding to Prevent His DA...
WHYY - 12/01/2025 09:32:14 PM. Recently, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has called for increased funding to better investigate crimes, arrest major criminals, and retain skilled attorneys. He did not specify an amount but later asked for over $2 million in additional funding. The finance committee did...
City offers grant program to help Philly residents impacted by government shutdown
Philadelphia officials announced a new rental assistance program for federal employees living in the city who were unable to pay rent during the recent federal government shutdown. The One Philly Federal Furloughed Renter Relief Program—created by the City of Philadelphia in partnership with the Division of Housing...
Philadelphia Officials Try to Close Tax Loophole That Allows Refunds for People Who Steal...
Dec. 3 — City officials and housing advocates want Philadelphia to close a loophole in its tax code that allows people who forge deeds and steal homes to get a refund for taxes they paid to commit their crimes. Thieves commit deed fraud when they illegally transfer a property’s...
