Fire damages beloved Kensington grocery store, leaving community in limbo
With no clear timeline for reopening, some shoppers worry about what the closure could mean for their wallets.
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With no clear timeline for reopening, some shoppers worry about what the closure could mean for their wallets.
Philadelphia firefighters quickly put out a fire reported Friday morning at the Foodtown grocery store in the Harrowgate Shopping Center.
Dozens of hens and chickens were rescued from an alleged cockfighting operation in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood on Wednesday, ACCT Philly said.
Dozens of hens and chickens were rescued from an alleged cockfighting operation in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood on Wednesday, ACCT Philly said. ACCT Philly said the hens will be sent to Last Chance Ranch, an animal rescue in Bucks County. ACCT Philly said it will try to find places for the healthy roosters to go, but the dressed roosters trained to fight will be euthanized.
Seven people were hurt after a fire affected multiple rowhomes in the Kensington section of Philadelphia Monday evening, officials said.
Seven people, including three children, were hurt during a rowhome fire in the Kensington section of Philadelphia Monday evening, fire department officials said.
The Philadelphia Police Special Operations confiscated $70,000 worth of illegal drugs. A two-month investigation that started in Kensington and led to the neighborhoods of Logan and Mount Airy concluded with the arrests of six people now facing gun and narcotics charges. Marijuana, fentanyl, and cocaine were seized in the bust. Police also recovered 11 firearms, including semi-automatic handguns.
Greater Goods, a free grocery store in Kensington, is now closed until further notice after an apartment above the store caught fire Saturday morning.
Greater Goods, a free grocery store in Kensington, is now closed until further notice after an apartment above the store caught fire Saturday morning. Ryan Hughes reports.
A law that limits the operations of mobile service providers in Philadelphia's Kensington section can go into effect this week, but it's unclear when city officials will start enforcing the policy.
A 55-year-old man was taken to a hospital in custody after Philadelphia police said he was shot trying to break into a home in the Kensington section of the city.
Police identified the 40-year-old driver, Eric Franklin, as the offender from the shootout and brought him into custody.
A driver has been charged after shots were fired during a road rage incident, and a bystander was struck by a stray bullet in Kensington.
An innocent bystander is fighting for her life after being shot in an apparent road rage incident in Kensington Friday morning. According to police, the 27-year-old woman said she was walking on Indiana Avenue near E Street when a stray bullet hit her. Police say the motive for the shootout between two drivers appears to be road rage. Both shooters are in custody.
A water main break in Kensington has left a road blocked and a big mess that still needs to be cleaned. Chopper 3 was over Argyle Street at East Westmoreland Street. Crews are excavating, according to the water department. The first reports of a break came in after 8 a.m. Tuesday. The water department said service will be restored to impacted customers as soon as possible.
Prevention Point Philadelphia, a nonprofit, has been on the front lines of harm reduction for more than 30 years.
In a quiet corner of Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, Kareem Mims is doing work that could one day put him out of a job, and he hopes it does.
A man was killed in his living room and police said the person who pulled the trigger is still on the loose. This happened early Saturday morning on East Cambria Street in Kensington. Police say they responded to a call of a person with a gun. When they arrived, they found the man, shot twice. He died a short time later. Police said at this time, there's no known motive and no arrests.
A man was critically injured and two others were wounded in a shooting in Philadelphia's Kensington section on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Greater Goods Grocery Store in Kensington is trying to meet rising need as federal funding cuts to SNAP could increase demand.
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada's bill will require mobile service providers to move to designated locations on Lehigh and Allegheny avenues.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed into law a measure that will limit where mobile service providers can operate in the city's Kensington section as part of her ongoing effort to improve safety and quality of life in the neighborhood.
Former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and other charges in connection with the shooting death of Eddie Irizarry in 2023. He was found not guilty of third-degree murder. Irizarry's family and Dial's attorneys reacted to the news Thursday afternoon.
Despite Dial being found not guilty of the third-degree murder charge, the verdict brought a "little comfort" for the Irizarry family.
Brian McMonagle, Dial's defense attorney, said they were elated that the jury acquitted the third-degree murder charge, but they were disappointed with any conviction in the case.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
Friday will start off feeling very much like the middle of winter in the Philadelphia region, and for some, even looking like winter.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
The City of Philadelphia is renaming a street near Overbrook for Jayanna Powell, as the push builds for a hit-and-run notification system.
A 63-year-old Philadelphia man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday for threatening to kill a Pennsylvania election official in 2024, officials said.
Friday will start off feeling very much like the middle of winter in the Philadelphia region, and for some, even looking like winter.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
The City of Philadelphia is renaming a street near Overbrook for Jayanna Powell, as the push builds for a hit-and-run notification system.
The City of Philadelphia is renaming a street near Overbrook for Jayanna Powell, as the push builds for a hit-and-run notification system.
A 63-year-old Philadelphia man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday for threatening to kill a Pennsylvania election official in 2024, officials said.
A charter school that prepares students for careers in law enforcement and EMS could be coming to the former Valley Forge Military Academy campus.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said Justford Doe and Giovanni Varanese were charged with first-degree murder and other charges for the deaths of two men on Nov. 5.
Three people were injured in a crash in Waterford Township, Camden County, Wednesday night, police said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to more snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
Nearly a million travelers are expected at Philadelphia International Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
Jalen Carter is considered week to week after undergoing procedures on both shoulders on Monday, a league source confirms.
Jordan Mailata has been selected as the Philadelphia Eagles' nominee for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Travis Konecny, Noah Cates and Bobby Brink each had a goal and an assist, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Sabres 5-2 for their fourth win in five games.
The Sixers were fined again for violating injury reporting rules regarding 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade organizers are discussing plans for the Jan. 1, 2026, event.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Grant Gilmore says Friday will be a NEXT Weather Alert Day for the Philadelphia region as temps plummet and some snow showers move into the area.
The 4-3 vote to adopt the resolution is a major step forward and means Ocean City can move forward with discussions to rezone the area of Wonderland Pier.
Lumberton Township Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges after she was accused of driving drunk with her 2-year-old son in the backseat.
Small is accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast Thursday night as the Philadelphia region could see some snow Friday.