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5/16/2026 5:05:49 AM

Two Philadelphia charter schools face potential closure after renewal denial recommendations.

Philadelphia Charter Schools Face an Uncertain Future After Nonrenewal RecommendationsA fresh wave of uncertainty has washed over the Philadelphia education landscape following critical recommendation...

5/6/2026 11:20:24 PM

Four plead guilty to role in $84M mail fraud scheme targeting Treasury checks

Four Individuals Plead Guilty in Scheme to Defraud U.S. Treasury via USPSA major case of mail fraud has reached a pivotal stage as four defendants entered guilty pleas for their roles in an extensive ...

5/4/2026 11:12:37 PM

little Susie’s Coffee & Pie eyes Bella Vista for fifth shop opening

Little Susie's Decides to Close South Philly Coffee Shop and Bake ShopA well-loved bakery and coffee haven in the Bella Vista neighborhood is closing its doors. The shop, known for offering pies, coff...

4/24/2026 1:02:47 AM

Philadelphia school board pulls surprise pause on plan to shutter 17 schools

Philadelphia School Board Delays Critical Vote on Closures and Facilities PlanThe School Reform Commission (SRC) in Philadelphia has pushed back its decision on a comprehensive facilities master plan,...

4/22/2026 7:14:33 PM

New Data Center Boom Sparks Calls for Local Limits and Pause

Pennsylvania Weighs New Rules for Data Center BoomPennsylvania lawmakers are drafting legislation to manage the rapid expansion of data centers across the state. The push comes as these massive, power...

4/16/2026 11:08:35 PM

City committee launches urgent probe into parking garage failure

Philadelphia City Council Launches Probe into Building Collapse A Philadelphia City Council member has successfully moved to establish a special investigative committee to scrutinize the recent col...

4/16/2026 7:04:51 AM

Skateboarders Reclaim Their Final Haven at Revitalized City Plaza

Skateboarding Ban Ignites Debate Over Public Space in Center City A prominent public plaza in the heart of the city has become the center of a heated debate. Officials have moved to prohibit skateb...

4/14/2026 9:06:16 PM

Pope Defended After Scathing Political Attack

Philadelphia Archbishop Criticizes Political Rhetoric, Calls for Civil Discourse In a recent address that has resonated beyond his archdiocese, Philadelphia's top Catholic leader issued a pointed c...

5/9/2026 9:08:14 PM

PJM cites 'unsustainable' grid stress from price swings, unveils hotly debated reforms

Grid Operator Flags Persistent Cost Instability, Pushes for Market ReformsThe organization managing the vast power grid spanning multiple Mid-Atlantic states reports that erratic pricing has reached a...

5/6/2026 11:19:46 PM

It's peak season for bee swarms, as a Center City wine bar just found out.

A Hidden Colony Surfaces in Philadelphia's Busy StreetsA routine day in a major urban corridor took an unexpected turn last week as officials addressed an unusual public safety issue in Center City. T...

4/24/2026 7:01:41 PM

Man wanted for last summer's deadly block party shooting in Grays Ferry turns himself in to police

Multiple People Shot at Philadelphia Block PartyPhiladelphia police have taken a suspect into custody following a chaotic incident at a community gathering in the city’s Grays Ferry neighborhood that ...

4/24/2026 1:02:07 AM

City Council passes landmark law expanding tenant protections under new housing ordinance

Philadelphia’s Push for Renters Reforms Draws DivisionA set of proposed housing regulations in Philadelphia, aimed at securing basic health protections for tenants, has kicked off intense debate among...

4/22/2026 7:14:06 PM

Second Litter of Puppies Left to Fend in Historic District

Seven Abandoned Puppies Discovered in Philadelphia Parking Garage A heart-wrenching discovery unfolded in a Philadelphia parking garage this week, where seven helpless puppies were found abando...

4/16/2026 11:07:54 PM

Free Rides for Soccer Fans: SEPTA's World Cup Surprise

Philadelphia Gears Up for World Cup Surge as Public Transit Faces Ultimate TestAs the global soccer spectacle approaches, Philadelphia is bracing for an unprecedented influx of visitors. The city's se...

4/16/2026 7:03:27 AM

Mayor Stands Firm on Rideshare Fee as Companies Cry Foul

City Hall's Proposed Rideshare Fee Faces Stiff Opposition from Major App Company A major rideshare company is forcefully contesting a new regulatory proposal that would impose a significant per-rid...

4/14/2026 7:10:01 AM

Mayor Opposes Key Details in New Immigration Enforcement Bills

Philadelphia Moves to Limit Federal Immigration OperationsPhiladelphia lawmakers have advanced a proposal that would place new restrictions on the ability of federal immigration agents to conduct oper...

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5/19/2026 3:20:37 PM

Man hurls keg through window of Georgetown cupcake shop

Suspicious Keg Toss Shatters Morning Calm at Georgetown BakeryA heavily-loaded keg was hurled through the front window of a popular cupcake shop in Georgetown early Thursday morning, leaving investiga...

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5/19/2026 3:19:57 PM

Family of San Diego shooting victims demands answers after a 15-year-old, paroled for violent robbery, is among five suspects identified

San Diego Shooting Update: Victims, Suspect, and Investigated MotiveAuthorities in San Diego are continuing to piece together the events surrounding a deadly shooting incident that has left the commun...

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5/19/2026 3:19:37 PM

Feel summer fully with temps heating up in the mid-90s before a stormy rest of week rolls in.

D.C. Area Braces for a Weekend of Scorching Heat and Storm Threats The weather pattern shifting over the nation’s capital and surrounding suburbs signals a volatile mix of near-triple-digit temperatu...