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The New Castle County Council last week passed an ordinance that allows for the installation of ticket-issuing speed cameras on county roads in northern Delaware. During their meeting, council members said the cameras will give police a tool to better enforce speeding and reckless driving. They further said that the...

Authorities say the toddler fell into the in-ground pool while family members were preparing for a party.

Ever had that moment when your wallet’s feeling lighter than a feather but your shopping spirit is heavier than a brick?. The Goodwill Outlet in New Castle, Delaware might just be your new happy place – a treasure hunter’s paradise where bargains aren’t just possible, they’re practically mandatory.

It comes as SEPTA faces a funding crisis that could potentially lead to increased fares and service cuts.

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing juvenile Hadia McNeely. Hadia was last seen June 15, 2025, at 4:00am on the 23xx block of S. 23rd St. She is 16 years-of-age, 4’9”, 110 lbs, shoulder length brown hair, brown eyes tattoo of three butterflies...

By all accounts, the "No Kings" protest in Philadelphia was generally peaceful. Minus this one guy from Lancaster, allegedly. Get a compelling long read and must-have lifestyle tips in your inbox every Sunday morning — great with coffee!. Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest...

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A pregnant woman and her two children lost their lives in a house fire that tore through their Philadelphia home early Friday. Authorities believe the fire was…

A 12-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department has filed a formal complaint accusing the city of racial discrimination. Bariq Fluellen, who has served since […] ‘It Is About Dignity’: Black Philadelphia Firefighter’s Supervisor Threatened to Cut Off His Locs ‘While He Slept,’ Discrimination Complaint Says

Side by side, thousands of Americans came together on the streets of Philadelphia, marching towards a common goal. The chanting of protestors could be heard from Love Park all along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, reciting with passion, “This is what democracy looks like!” Many came with friends, family, children, and...