Explosive device detonated near Catasauqua polling place, police say

An explosive device thrown from a car detonated near a polling place in Lehigh County on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police say.

• May 19

PSPCA investigating video of woman pouring bleach on food for stray cats

The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating a report that a woman poured bleach on a community food source for stray cats.

• May 19

Paul Caneiro gets life in prison for killing brother, sister-in-law, their children

A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.

• May 19

What Philly voters should know about ballot questions in today's Pa. primary

Philadelphians will cast their votes today in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary in several races, including two ballot questions for city residents.

• May 19

Philly experiences record-breaking heat again Tuesday, tracking storms

Philadelphia experienced record-breaking temperatures for the second straight day Tuesday.

• May 20

South Philly residents relieved after police shut down alleged theft ring

Some South Philadelphia residents​ are relieved after they say police shut down a theft ring on their block.

• May 19

Stott's 2-run HR in the 8th inning lifts Phillies past Reds

Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

• May 18

Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant closed for "foreseeable future" after fire

A fire at The Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant​ in Center City was placed under control Monday night, the Philadelphia Fire Department said.

• May 19

2 construction workers killed in crash on Route 30 Bypass in Chester County

A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.

• May 19

Teen hospitalized after being hit by Jeep in Northeast Philadelphia, police say

A teenager is in critical condition after a driver hit him on Cottman Avenue Monday afternoon, Philadelphia police say.

• May 18

18-year-old dies from injuries days after shooting at Pa. McDonald's

An 18-year-old who was shot at a McDonald's in Allentown has died from his injuries days later, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said Monday.

• May 19

Crews searching for missing swimmer in Ocean City

Crews are searching for a swimmer who went missing in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Monday night, the Coast Guard said.

• May 20

Newly identified plant found only in Pine Barrens is named for New Jersey

Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.

• May 18

For FIFA World Cup, N.J. encouraging towns to extend alcohol sales

New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.

• May 18

A mobile stroke unit helped save this 21-year-old Pa. woman's life

Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.

• May 18

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