Much-needed rain hits Philadelphia region Wednesday

A thunderstorm or two in the Philadelphia region is possible Wednesday afternoon and evening, but any severe weather is unlikely.

• May 6

Penn professor warns gas prices are "going to get a lot worse" amid Iran war

Gas prices in the Philadelphia area climbed to around $4.58 per gallon this week, according to data from AAA.

• May 5

I-76 in Philly reopens after crash sends 7 people to hospitals

Part of Interstate 76 in South Philadelphia has reopened after a crash sent seven people to hospitals Tuesday night.

• May 6

Harper, Sánchez lead Phillies to victory over Athletics

Bryce Harper homered twice, Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters in eight strong innings and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Athletics 9-1 on Tuesday night.

• May 5

Loved ones outraged after drain pipe issue floods Delco cemetery

The owner of Mount Zion Cemetery in Collingdale says an unknown number of graves are flooded due to a drain pipe issue.

• May 5

Delco police department uses body cameras with AI to translate languages

Body cameras equipped with artificial intelligence are helping East Lansdowne police officers communicate in different languages.

• May 5

Phillies activate closer Jhoan Duran from IL before A's series begins

The Phillies on Tuesday activated closer Jhoan Duran from the 15-day injured list and traded Trevor Richards to the White Sox.

• May 5

Nurse steps away for brother's funeral, expected back for Game 2 vs. Knicks

Sixers coach Nick Nurse was away from the team Tuesday ahead of Game 2 of its second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks to attend the funeral of his brother.

• May 5

Stolen truck crashes into playground outside Southwest Philly school

A stolen utility truck sped through a red light and crashed into a playground outside S. Weir Mitchell Elementary, police said.

• May 6

Stretch of Delaware Canal turns into mess with hundreds of dead fish

A stretch of the Delaware Canal in Bucks County has turned into a foul-smelling scene with hundreds of dead and decaying fish.

• May 5

Man charged after gun discharges, strikes Philly officer, police say

Rashid Walker is charged after his gun allegedly went off and struck a Philadelphia police officer during a traffic stop.

• May 5

What to know about the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club

An estimated 200,000 people are expected to attend the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

• May 13

Lyft driver charged with attempting to lure 2 Princeton students

A New Jersey Lyft driver has been charged with luring and sexually harassing two female Princeton University students.

• May 5

3 new arrests, motive announced in October 2025 mass shooting at Lincoln University

Chester County prosecutors said the three suspects came to Lincoln University on Oct. 25, 2025, to rob students during homecoming.

• Jul 15

Driver charged with killing Swarthmore professor didn't have valid license, DA says

The driver accused of hitting and killing Swarthmore College professor Eduard "Teddy" Einstein as he rode his bike is facing homicide and DUI charges, prosecutors said.

• May 5

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