Governor Josh Shapiro, SEPTA leaders and riders urge lawmakers to act on latest transit...
Governor Josh Shapiro came to SEPTA's headquarters in Center City Sunday afternoon to urge lawmakers to immediately act on the latest mass transit funding bill.
Cheap Rents Disappearing Throughout Pennsylvania As Luxury Rentals Rise
Cheap rents, especially those under $1,000, are becoming increasingly scarce in Pennsylvania while the number of luxury rentals continues to rapidly rise. Cheap rents are becoming increasingly scarce in Pennsylvania while the number of luxury rentals continues to rapidly rise, write Mike D’Onofrio and Sami Sparber...
Philly maintains steep homicide declines into 2025
Philadelphia is maintaining a steep decline in homicides halfway through 2025, a stark turnaround from record-setting bloodshed during the pandemic. Why it matters: Criminal justice experts say there are likely several reasons for the downward trend line, including more investment in anti-violence initiatives, plus...
Woman found shot to death inside apartment in Philadelphia’s Germantown section
A woman is dead after she was found shot inside an apartment in the Germantown section of Philadelphia on Monday.
Philadelphia teachers prepare for possible strike as first day of school approaches
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia teachers are preparing for a possible strike with just two weeks to go until students return to class. Teachers gathered at Miller's Ale House in South Philadelphia on Monday night to make strike signs. The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) is fighting for fair pay, smaller class...
Suspect sought for attempted luring of 11-year-old girl in West Philadelphia
An attempted abduction of an 11-year-old girl in West Philadelphia is under investigation.
Mom says she was swept away in Penobscot River as 3-year-old died in hot...
Kelly Brown was arrested Saturday evening after her child was found dead in her Nissan Murano in a Freshies parking lot.
Woman arrested after shooting and barricade situation in West Oak Lane
(WPHL) — Philadelphia Police have arrested a woman after a shooting led to a barricade situation in West Oak Lane. According to police, 35-year-old Diana Norat was seen shooting a gun at an unknown individual on August 10 at 4:56 p.m. on the 7100 block of North Broad Street.
Caught sleeping, man slams stolen car into police vehicles, officials say
A man sleeping inside a car that had been reported stolen awoke to ram it into police vehicles on Monday morning, officials said. According to police, at about 3:27 a.m. on Monday, officers found a Nissan Maxima parked in a lot along the 6200 block of Harley Street in Southwest Philadelphia, that had a man inside...
John Bolaris says Lawsuits Against Philly Mag are Going Out Today
Last month, Philadelphia meteorologist/realtor John Bolaris told everyone that he was going to take down Philly Magazine and Victor “Fiorella,” who is actually Victor Fiorillo. That declaration stemmed from Philly Mag reporting that Bolaris was recently banned from a restaurant called Dear Daphni after kissing a Penn...