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Pennsylvania borough advances plan to replace police with regional department to address costs, staffing

Oxford advances plan to replace local police with regional department

A community in Chester County is taking a major step toward changing how police services are provided, sparking a debate that has divided the community.

Jul 31

North Philadelphia pool reopens after 7 years, bringing relief to neighborhood

North Philadelphia pool reopens after 7 years: "It's been awesome"

The public pool at 16th and Montgomery streets is back open after being closed since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 31

Neighbors remember man killed in Lansdale fire: "A war vet, an animal lover"

Family identified the victim as retired Marine and Purple Heart recipient John Garchinsky after a fast-moving fire destroyed four homes in Lansdale on Friday.

Jul 31

Baby becomes youngest CHOP patient to receive gene therapy treatment

A baby from Alaska became the youngest child at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to get gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy.

Jul 30

A Chinook helicopter at Boeing in Ridley Park

Thousands of jobs at risk in Delco with Boeing Chinook program in jeopardy

Thousands of jobs in Delaware County would be at risk if Boeing reduces or cancels the Chinook helicopter program.

Jul 30

The track and football field at Cheltenham High School in Pennsylvania

Lawmaker wants to strengthen mandatory reporting laws after Cheltenham hazing probe

A Pennsylvania lawmaker said requiring coaches and teachers to report hazing could help protect children.

Jul 30

Man arrested in hit-and-run that killed Temple student in Philadelphia

The suspect in the hit-and-run that killed a Temple University student was also wanted on a child sexual abuse warrant, police said.

Jul 31

Nursing student out nearly $5K as part of Honda wheel theft trend in Philly

Police said in recent weeks Honda models have been targeted in neighborhoods along I-95 from South Philadelphia to the northeast.

Jul 30

Advocates build "graveyard" to defunct tech that's become e-waste

Environmental groups say Pennsylvanians throw out over 15,000 cellphones per day and other tech has been disabled by a lack of software support.

Jul 30

Chopper image of a brick building at the University of Valley Forge in Phoenixville

University of Valley Forge in Pennsylvania to close after summer semester

The University of Valley Forge, a Christian college in Phoenixville, is closing at the end of the summer semester.

Jul 30

Bomb squad responds after inert grenade thrown into Philadelphia home

A bomb squad was called out to a Philadelphia home after a grenade was thrown inside. The explosive was found to be inert.

Jul 30

Darby, Pennsylvania, mayor hospitalized after hit-and-run in Philadelphia

Darby Borough's official social media pages said Mayor Joar Dahn was injured in a hit-and-run that occurred Tuesday.

Jul 31

Neighbors raise concerns over damage at Lemon Hill after FIFA Fan Fest

As restoration work continues at Lemon Hill Park following FIFA Fan Fest, some neighbors said they're concerned about debris and the condition of the park.