Common gardening tool may soon be banned in one state
A new bill called "Nose and Excessive Vibration" introduced by City Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr. would ban gas-powered leaf blowers in Philadelphia
Wilmington shootings leave 17-year-old dead, 3 others injured
A 17-year-old was killed and three other people were injured in separate shootings in Wilmington on Labor Day, police said.
NJ Shoppers React as Deptford Mall Adds $10 Parking Fee
Deptford Mall in South Jersey is charging $10 for premium parking spots near entrances, sparking strong reactions from shoppers and raising questions about the trend’s future.
State Police Arrest Pennsylvania Man for Sixth Offense DUI
Delaware State Police have arrested 68-year-old David Tillman, of Chester Township, Pennsylvania, for 6th Offense DUI on Saturday evening. On August 30, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., troopers responded to the area of I-95 northbound near Marsh Road in Wilmington for a report of a vehicle driven off the roadway...
Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce holds grand opening for headquarters, business incubator
When Ayanna Khan founded the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce five years ago, she didn't envision just how quickly it would grow.
City settles $2.9M lawsuit over 2017 police chase that injured bystanders, including child
The city has settled a $2.9 million lawsuit with the family of two people who were struck by a dirt bike during a 2017 police pursuit. Their lawyers argued the officer did not stop to help the victims — a violation of department directives.
South Jersey native pushes to get EpiPens into public spaces
South Jersey native and nurse practitioner Lindsey Spangler is putting food allergy emergencies into focus.
14-year-old grazed in face during drive-by shooting in Philadelphia: police
PHILADELPHIA - Police say a 14-year-old suffered a graze wound to the face when someone in a passing car opened fire on the young victim as he was walking with his friends. Investigators say drive-by shooting happened as the 14-year-old was walking with his friends on the 5600 block of Summerdale Avenue on Sunday...
‘My Brother’s Keeper Cares’: Philadelphia man uplifts kids in memory of his brother
Ihsan Hines is carrying out his brother's legacy by creating programs to improve the mental health of his neighbors in Philadelphia.
11 shot in Labor Day weekend violence
A woman was killed and at least 10 other people were injured in separate shootings over the Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia. Police said the female victim was discovered with a gunshot wound to her neck at around 9:45 a.m. Saturday in the backyard of a property on the 2500 block of N. Front Street in Kensington.
