Philadelphia leaders hold hearing on preparedness for big 2026
All five Philadelphia professional sports mascots joined others at the Museum of the American Revolution on Monday as leaders held a hearing to ensure the city is ready for a big 2026.
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All five Philadelphia professional sports mascots joined others at the Museum of the American Revolution on Monday as leaders held a hearing to ensure the city is ready for a big 2026.
Residents say rats are a growing problem in Roxborough, and city health officials are paying attention.
Wade Murray, who owns Caribbean Cuisine in Southwest Philadelphia, said he plans to rebuild after a car crashed into the restaurant, setting the building on fire and causing severe damage.
Rats are a growing problem in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia, residents say. City officials say they are monitoring the situation.
In a statement Monday, Swarthmore College identified the members of the school community as Alexia Couyutas Duarte, Jared Groff and Groff's parents, Michael Groff and Joy Saini, and sister Karenna Groff and her partner, James Santoro.
During an interview with Pennsylvania State Police, Cody Balmer admitted he hated Gov. Shapiro, removed gasoline from a lawn mower and poured it into beer bottles before walking an hour to the Governor's Residence and throwing the homemade Molotov cocktails into the home, according to the criminal complaint.
Owners of a Jamaican restaurant in Southwest Philadelphia are picking up the pieces after a car plowed into their business and set fire to the building early Monday morning.
Officials said Cody Balmer, 38, hopped a fence and intentionally set a fire at the residence early on Sunday, April 13, while Shapiro and his family were home. Balmer, of Harrisburg, was charged Monday with criminal homicide/attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and more.
Sheryl Lee Ralph's career in the entertainment industry spans four decades. The actress and singer currently stars in the television comedy series "Abbott Elementary."
Nina Hurwitz has a series called "Generational Hugs," which is a collection of affection, forgiveness and embracing oneself.
Artist Nina Hurwitz is in her happy place at Braid Mill Studio in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood, where she transforms squiggly lines into stunning artwork.
A man experiencing a mental health crisis was taken into custody after firing shots at officers on Sunday in West Chester, Pennsylvania, police said.
Starting Monday, April 14, cars parked during "No Parking Hours" along the city's street sweeping routes will be fined $31, part of the Mechanical Cleaning Program that started earlier this month.
A man experiencing a mental health crisis was taken into custody after firing shots at officers on Sunday in West Chester, Pennsylvania, police said. One officer was hurt with minor injuries, but nobody was struck by gunfire, according to police.
Nearly six months after it first arrived in Philadelphia, the city's viral Portal art installation is on the move. On Monday morning, the Portal will be relocated to its new home in the City Hall Courtyard, a location selected after a public voting period.
Officials say Cody Balmer, the suspect arrested in connection with the arson at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence, intentionally set the fire with a homemade incendiary device.
Crews are set to move Philadelphia's Portal from LOVE Park to the City Hall Courtyard Monday after the public voted for the new location.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were forced to evacuate after a fire was intentionally set by a man who entered the property, officials said.
A Pennsylvania man is in jail after authorities accused him of planning a mass school shooting to coincide with the anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre.
An overnight fire at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence in Harrisburg is being investigated as arson, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.
A SEPTA bus traveling on West Girard Avenue collided with a black Nissan Altima at the corner of North 13th Street shortly before 11 p.m.
Families and crime survivors gathered together for a healing vigil on Saturday. It was a chance to honor their loved ones lost to violence and to rally for solutions to help curb crime. Ryan Hughes reports more on this day of action that took place in cities across the country.
Philadelphia's 105.3 WDAS held its ninth annual Women of Excellence Luncheon Saturday in Center City. Some of the honorees included film and TV personality Sherri Shepherd, Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight with Mothers In Charge and Dr. Beverly Coleman with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Aziza Shuler was also honored to receive an award from radio legend Patty Jackson.
New in Pennsylvania, every state trooper is now required to wear a body camera. Pennsylvania State Police say they completed the two-year rollout of the new cameras this past week. They hope this latest technology helps with improving transparency. State police say the cameras will also help train and strengthen evidence collection at crashes and crime scenes.
Philadelphia police sent out an update on Saturday on their investigation into the murder of a 21-year-old Frankford woman. Investigators say her body was found last Saturday with multiple stab wounds. It was wrapped up inside a futon in an apartment on the 4400 block of Frankford Avenue. Police are now looking for 28-year-old Gerelys Sanchez-Reyes, who they say is wanted for questioning.
