1-year-old girl's death in Kensington under investigation, police say

The Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating after a 1-year-old girl died in an apparent drowning Thursday night, police said.

• Jun 12

Oppressive humidity moves out making for a cooler Saturday in Philadelphia region

The weekend will be slightly cooler and less humid than the oppressive heat we experienced Thursday and Friday.

• Jun 13

Hundreds remember Penn State student at vigil in South Philly

Hundreds of people packed the corner of 20th and Durfor streets in South Philadelphia to honor Billy Schmidt's life Thursday evening.

• Jun 11

Man steals vehicle from Northeast Philly Rita's with baby inside

A man stole a vehicle from Rita's Water Ice in Northeast Philadelphia with a baby inside and crashed after a chase Thursday night, police said.

• Jun 11

Documentary made in Philly highlights African Americans' fight for freedom

As we get ready to celebrate Juneteenth, a documentary produced in Philadelphia highlights the long pursuit for freedom for African Americans.

• Jun 12

At Council meeting, LGBTQ+ activist sounds alarm about Philly police tactics at Pride

During a City Council meeting, LGBTQ+ activists and councilmembers raised concerns about police conduct in the Gayborhood.

• Jun 11

On Day 1 of FIFA Fan Fest at Lemon Hill, soccer fans brave the heat

The first 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup match in Philadelphia is Sunday, but the party has already started at Fairmount Park.

• Jun 11

Man arrested after allegedly beating woman to death with bricks in North Philly

A 30-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly beat a woman to death with bricks in North Philadelphia, police said.

• Jun 11

Philadelphia City Council bans carriage horses

Philadelphia City Council voted to ban carriage horse businesses.

• Jun 12

Police investigating if robbery is connected to fatal shooting of PSU student

Philadelphia police are investigating whether the suspects involved in a recent armed robbery are connected to the fatal shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt.

• Jun 12

Philadelphia City Council passes FY '27 budget, Parker to sign bills Thursday

Philadelphia City Council gave final approval to the city's operating budget for fiscal year 2027, one week after rejecting a rideshare tax​ proposed by Mayor Parker.

• Jun 11

Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Fest kicks off today with some mixed emotions

As the 2026 World Cup gets underway, some neighbors in Fairmount have mixed emotions about Philadelphia's free FIFA Fan Fest.

• Jun 11

Elmwood Park Zoo celebrates a century of history in Norristown

Over 100 years old, Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pennsylvania, is adding 22 new acres to serve as a bridge to the future.

• Jun 11

Man wanted for April killing in University City grocery store, police say

Dameon Anderson allegedly murdered Savion Pollard-Poulson inside a grocery store in Philadelphia in April and fled on an electric scooter.

• Jun 11

Cooling centers open in Philadelphia as city declares Heat Health Emergency

The City of Philadelphia has issued a Heat Health Emergency on June 11-12 as heat index values are forecast to reach triple digits.

• Jun 11

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