Tom Ignudo

SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting up to 240 new railcars. Here's what they look like.

SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting a much-needed upgrade to its aging fleet of railcars. On Thursday, SEPTA agreed to a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. to purchase up to 240 new railcars.

• Jul 26, 2024

Family identifies body found in Delaware River in Philadelphia as missing 42-year-old man

Authorities are investigating the man's death as suspicious, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.

• Jul 25, 2024

Woman charged with arson for allegedly setting historic Berwyn home on fire, police say

Easttown Township Police charged Kathryn Frankel with arson, risking catastrophe and other related offenses on Wednesday after a fire broke out at a home in Berwyn at 400 Leopard Road.

• Jul 25, 2024

Cavan Sullivan to sign Union merch, serve chicken fingers at Raising Cane's in Philadelphia

Cavan Sullivan, the 14-year-old soccer phenom, will sign Philadelphia Union merch and serve chicken fingers at Raising Cane's in Philadelphia on Thursday.

• Jul 24, 2024

Wells Fargo dropping its name from South Philadelphia sports arena

Wells Fargo plans to drop its name from the South Philadelphia sports arena, the home of the Flyers and 76ers, after the bank's contract expires in 2025.

• Jul 24, 2024

15-year-old girl shot in neck in Philadelphia's Logan section, police say

A 15-year-old girl was shot in the neck in Philadelphia's Logan section on Tuesday night, police said

• Jul 23, 2024

76ers to sign veteran guard Reggie Jackson after clearing waivers, report says

Reggie Jackson will add more depth to Philadelphia's backcourt, which features Tyrese Maxey, Kyle Lowry, Jared McCain, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Eric Gordon.

• Jul 23, 2024

Cooper DeJean to begin Eagles training camp on NFI list and miss 3 weeks, report says

Philadelphia Eagles rookie defensive back Cooper DeJean suffered a hamstring injury when he was "caught in an awkward position during offseason training," according to ESPN.

• Jul 23, 2024

5 Eagles position battles to watch in 2024 training camp

Here are five position battles to watch as the Philadelphia Eagles begin training camp ahead of the 2024 season.

• Jul 23, 2024

Wet weather clearing Tuesday in Philadelphia region before more overnight rain

Tuesday will be sunny and cloudy with a stray shower or thunderstorm in the Philadelphia region as an unsettled pattern this week continues.

• Jul 23, 2024

Man charged after decapitating seagull on Morey's Pier in North Wildwood, police say

Frank Zeigler, 29, was charged with animal cruelty after he decapitated a seagull earlier this month on Morey's Pier in North Wildwood, police said.

• Jul 22, 2024

A question about every Eagles position group before 2024 training camp

The Philadelphia Eagles report to training camp Tuesday after a disastrous 2023 season, bringing plenty of changes. Here's a question about every position group.

• Jul 22, 2024

Could Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro be a candidate for VP after Biden dropped out?

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is among several Democrats across the country who could join Vice President Kamala Harris on the ticket if she wins the Democratic nomination.

• Jul 21, 2024

Nick Castellanos hits home run hours after Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race

Nick Castellanos did it again. The Phillies outfielder has uncanny timing and smacked a home run hours after President Biden announced he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday.

• Jul 21, 2024

Woman arrested in shooting of 7-month-old boy in Holmesburg identified

28-year-old Dominique Billups was taken into custody Friday evening in Oxford Circle.

• Jul 20, 2024

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