South Jersey carnival canceled after crowds became unruly, officials say

The Roebling Carnival in Florence Township has been canceled after a police officer was injured when several fights broke out Wednesday night.

• May 28

Stockton University transforms facilities for Haiti ahead of FIFA World Cup

Crews at Stockton University are getting the world class facility ready for Haiti's national soccer team.

• May 28

Late radio host Pierre Robert honored in Gayborhood street naming ceremony

Friends and local groups said Pierre Robert was a major supporter of organizations for LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV.

• May 28

Bryce Harper bristles at blowback from toothbrushing technique

The Phillies' Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique is a viral sensation, but experts don't recommend it.

• May 28

Crews capture bear spotted in Whitpain Township

Police in Whitpain Township said crews captured a black bear that was spotted in the area.

• May 28

Long Island sixth grader dies in rafting accident during school trip in Pa.

A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.

• May 28

Houston Rockets owner to control 4 Atlantic City casinos after $17B deal

Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.

• May 28

New I-76 ramp, smart traffic lights coming to Philly's sports complex

Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.

• May 28

Daughter to honor mother's memory in Lung Force Walk after losing her to COPD

A local woman plans to honor her mother's memory as a captain in the American Lung Association's 12th Annual Lung Force Walk this weekend at the Philadelphia Zoo.

• May 28

Fire rips through 4 rowhomes in Olney section of Philadelphia

Firefighters are on the scene in the 300 block of West Wellens Street after flames broke out early Thursday.

• May 28

Upper Merion residents pack meeting to oppose data center development plan

The proposal would bring more than 4 million square feet of facilities to Upper Merion and West Conshohocken.

• May 28

Mostly sunny Thursday in Philadelphia region with temps in upper 70s

Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be a day to enjoy, with temperatures in the upper 70s.

• May 28

Caregiver accused of murdering boyfriend, using Lyft to dump body in Kensington

Prosecutors say Liza Ridley fatally shot Vincent Good and later took a Lyft to dump his body in a suitcase in Kensington.

• May 28

How a Delco shooting helped police solve a 2018 Cheltenham murder

Ballistics evidence from a Delaware County shooting in 2024 helped police solve a murder that happened in Cheltenham Township in 2018, officials said.

• May 27

Parking plan announced for 2026 Roots Picnic. Here's what to know.

In an effort to ease the flow of traffic around the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, organizers unveiled a map of multiple lots surrounding the Belmont Plateau.

• May 30

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