Pa. lawmakers pass bell-to-bell cellphone ban for schools, send to Shapiro

A bill to ban student cellphone use in Pennsylvania schools is headed to Gov. Josh Shapiro's desk for his signature.

• Oct 22

North Philly shooting leaves 3 injured after nearly 2 dozen shots fired

Three people were injured after a shooting inside and outside a North Philadelphia home Wednesday morning, police said.

• Oct 21

Lower Merion merging 2 high school football programs after 1 suspends season

Harriton High School canceled its 2026 football season after opening with a 53-0 loss to Pottstown.

• Oct 21

5 hurt in SEPTA bus crash on westbound I-76

A SEPTA driver and four passengers suffered minor injuries in a crash near the Montgomery Drive on-ramp Wednesday morning.

• Oct 21

Bones found in yard of Olney "house of horrors" were animal bones, sources say

Soil was excavated around the property as part of the investigation into Raymond "R.C." Horsch, a suspected serial killer​ who died in 2025.

• Oct 21

Thanksgiving travelers may pay more if they wait to book flights, experts say

Americans planning to fly for the holidays may want to book sooner rather than later.

• Oct 21

Mom pleads for return of son's stolen dog: "He needs his friend back"

Diane Newman alleges someone stole her son's dog, Cody, from outside a convenience store in North Philadelphia on Sunday.

• Oct 20

Delco voters to decide on $120 million open space borrowing proposal

Delaware County voters will decide whether to allow the county to borrow up to $120 million for land conservation projects.

• Oct 20

Voters in this Pa. swing region could hold key to U.S. House control

Lehigh Valley residents are no strangers to the spotlight during election season. President Trump won the district in 2016 and 2024, while voters opted for Joe Biden in 2020.

• Oct 20

NFLPA calls for investigation into how Eagles handled Hurts' blood clots

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is out for the rest of the season after he was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs.

• Oct 21

Fallen Philadelphia police officer Shane Seiber​ remembered at public viewing

Philadelphia police officer Shane Seiber​, who was shot and killed in the line of duty​, was remembered at a public viewing in Northeast Philly Monday night.

• Oct 19

West Philly convenience store employee shot outside business, police say

An employee of a West Philadelphia convenience store was shot outside the business Monday night, police said.

• Oct 19

High school friend shares glimpse into Eugene Horsch

A former friend of Eugene Horsch provided a glimpse into his life and why some called his late father R.C. Horsch "Satan."

• Oct 19

Most fall sports at Penn Wood High School being reinstated, district says

Most fall sports, except football, at Penn Wood High School are in the process of being reinstated amid an investigation.

• Oct 19

Xfinity Mobile Arena's sensory room offers respite for fans who need it

The Kidology Sensory Room at Xfinity Mobile Arena gives fans a place to take a break from the noise and lights.

• Oct 19

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