Police search for elderly woman who went missing in Cheltenham Township
Police are seeking the public’s help in finding an elderly woman who went missing in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania. Shirley Williams, 82, was reported missing on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 2 p.m. Cheltenham Township Police said she left her home on the 7900 block of Rolling Green Road around 1:30 p.m. that day on...
Large pothole damages multiple cars on Grays Ferry Avenue Bridge
A large pothole caused major trouble for drivers traveling over the Grays Ferry Avenue Bridge in the Grays Ferry section of the city.
Major Horsham Retail Portfolio Listed for $18.3M
A Horsham retail site with Wawa, CVS and P.J. Whelihan’s has hit the market for $18.3 million near Willow Grove. A prominent Horsham retail development anchored by Wawa, CVS, and P.J. Whelihan’s has hit the market with a combined asking price of $18.3 million, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal.
Center City On Street-Shutdown Watch As No Kings March Hits Parkway
Philadelphia is staring down another weekend of No Kings rallies, with Center City and nearby neighborhoods once again in the spotlight. A mid-day march is expected to bring big crowds, potential street closures and fresh SEPTA detours. Organizers are billing it as a peaceful, nationwide day of protest, but it lands...
A Six-Wheeled Intruder on Broad Street: Philadelphia’s Standoff With the Delivery Robot Nobody Ordered
A small white robot rolled down a Philadelphia sidewalk last week, minding its business, hauling what appeared to be a delivery order. Within hours, it was the most talked-about piece of technology in the city — and not because anyone was impressed. The six-wheeled autonomous delivery bot, identified as...
Former Philadelphia prison guard pleads guilty to civil rights violations, falsifying records
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A former sergeant at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia pleaded guilty Thursday to violating the civil rights of inmates and falsifying documentation of his actions, federal...
Rashiem Russell Who Assaulted Darby Crossing Guard Arrested
Rashiem Russell, 29, of Philadelphia, was taken into custody in connection with the March 16 assault in South Carolina, Darby police announced Friday, March 20. Police released footage of the assault, which you can watch here. The assault happened at the intersection of South 6th Street and Walnut Street, where...
There’s A Mega Playground Hidden In Pennsylvania And It’s Totally Worth The Trip
Some of Pennsylvania’s best treasures don’t advertise themselves with billboards or flashy signs. Kids Castle at Central Park in Doylestown is one of those hidden gems that locals know about and visitors stumble upon with delighted surprise. The word “hidden” might be a stretch considering this playground is...
Roots Picnic Just Unveiled the Full 2026 Lineup: Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, and More
Philadelphia’s Roots Picnic just released the full lineup for 2026’s festival. The hip-hop festival, hosted by The Roots, will take place May 30-31 at Belmont Plateau in the band’s hometown of Philadelphia. Jay-Z (okay, he spells it JAŸ-Z now) with The Roots are heading up the bill...
Trailer for documentary on SS United States shows ship’s journey down the Delaware River
The first trailer for an upcoming documentary on the SS United States, the ship that spent decades docked in Philadelphia, shows multiple scenes of the vessel's departure from the city. "Superliner: The Enduring Legacy of the SS United States," a film from the ship's conservancy, will be released for global...
