Crime & JusticeMiles Pfeffer, the Bucks County man who killed a Temple police officer, found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prisonMiles Pfeffer clearly intended to kill Temple Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, prosecutors said. A jury agreed.
Crime & JusticeMiles Pfeffer, the Bucks County man who killed a Temple police officer, found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prisonMiles Pfeffer clearly intended to kill Temple Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, prosecutors said. A jury agreed.
EducationThe Philly school board is poised to settle a federal investigation over asbestos management
EducationThe Philly school board is poised to settle a federal investigation over asbestos management
PhiladelphiaBan on carrying firearms openly in Philadelphia is unconstitutional, Pa. appeals court rules. But judges stop short of repealing the law.
PhiladelphiaBan on carrying firearms openly in Philadelphia is unconstitutional, Pa. appeals court rules. But judges stop short of repealing the law.
TransportationWhy your trains run slower in heatAmtrak and SEPTA slowed down their trains due to the extreme heat. Here's why.
TransportationWhy your trains run slower in heatAmtrak and SEPTA slowed down their trains due to the extreme heat. Here's why.
ObituariesRoland Chandler Jr., longtime parks and recreation supervisor and summer camp director, has died at 78He collaborated on programs with children, parents, and neighborhood leaders, his wife said, because “he knew they cared about the quality of life in their communities.”
ObituariesRoland Chandler Jr., longtime parks and recreation supervisor and summer camp director, has died at 78He collaborated on programs with children, parents, and neighborhood leaders, his wife said, because “he knew they cared about the quality of life in their communities.”
National PoliticsZohran Mamdani’s branding went viral for standing out — two Philly creatives are responsiblePhiladelphia-based creatives Aneesh Bhoopathy and Phil Ditzler created Zohran Mamdani’s branding, logo, and digital presence for his wildly successful mayoral primary race.
National PoliticsZohran Mamdani’s branding went viral for standing out — two Philly creatives are responsiblePhiladelphia-based creatives Aneesh Bhoopathy and Phil Ditzler created Zohran Mamdani’s branding, logo, and digital presence for his wildly successful mayoral primary race.
BusinessScott Mason, who took clients’ millions to pay for his Main Line lifestyle, gets 8 years in prisonMason used money from clients at Rubicon Wealth Management in Gladwyne for vacations, a Shore home, and his children's weddings.
BusinessScott Mason, who took clients’ millions to pay for his Main Line lifestyle, gets 8 years in prisonMason used money from clients at Rubicon Wealth Management in Gladwyne for vacations, a Shore home, and his children's weddings.
Crime & JusticeMan exonerated in Philly murder case files federal lawsuit alleging misconduct by policeDavid Sparks was 16 in 2006 when he was charged with the fatal shooting of Gary Hall. Sparks spent 17 years behind bars before his conviction was overturned in 2023.
Crime & JusticeMan exonerated in Philly murder case files federal lawsuit alleging misconduct by policeDavid Sparks was 16 in 2006 when he was charged with the fatal shooting of Gary Hall. Sparks spent 17 years behind bars before his conviction was overturned in 2023.
BusinessPhilly tax preparer claimed clients had wind turbines and solar panels that didn’t exist. Now, he’s going to prison.As the owner of Jean Tax Financial & Notary Services in Elmwood, he filed at least 146 false returns for more than 50 clients.
BusinessPhilly tax preparer claimed clients had wind turbines and solar panels that didn’t exist. Now, he’s going to prison.As the owner of Jean Tax Financial & Notary Services in Elmwood, he filed at least 146 false returns for more than 50 clients.
TransportationTwo years after Philly’s Greyhound station closed, the buses still have no permanent homeHow Philly’s inter-city bus station went from permanent building to ‘humanitarian disaster’ to still searching for a home.
TransportationTwo years after Philly’s Greyhound station closed, the buses still have no permanent homeHow Philly’s inter-city bus station went from permanent building to ‘humanitarian disaster’ to still searching for a home.
WeatherPhilly hit 100 degrees Tuesday for the first time in 13 years, but a cooldown is comingIt didn't get below 81 degrees Tuesday morning in Philly, but the heat wave may burn out by Thursday.
WeatherPhilly hit 100 degrees Tuesday for the first time in 13 years, but a cooldown is comingIt didn't get below 81 degrees Tuesday morning in Philly, but the heat wave may burn out by Thursday.
Crime & JusticeGirl injured in shooting at SEPTA station on Broad Street LineThe shooting happened on the Cecil B. Moore station platform outside the payment turnstiles.
Crime & JusticeGirl injured in shooting at SEPTA station on Broad Street LineThe shooting happened on the Cecil B. Moore station platform outside the payment turnstiles.
Crime & JusticeVideo captured the fatal shooting of a Temple police officer in 2023. It was shown for the first time at his accused shooter’s trial.The harrowing footage was played during the second day of Miles Pfeffer’s murder trial in the shooting death of Christopher Fitzgerald.
Crime & JusticeVideo captured the fatal shooting of a Temple police officer in 2023. It was shown for the first time at his accused shooter’s trial.The harrowing footage was played during the second day of Miles Pfeffer’s murder trial in the shooting death of Christopher Fitzgerald.
BarsHow rowdy crowds on one stretch of Sansom Street caused 3 bars to pull out of Center City SipsTime, Vintage, and DBG withdrew from Sips over what owners describe as "mayhem" on one block on Sansom Street, with thick crowds blocking traffic and racking up citations.
BarsHow rowdy crowds on one stretch of Sansom Street caused 3 bars to pull out of Center City SipsTime, Vintage, and DBG withdrew from Sips over what owners describe as "mayhem" on one block on Sansom Street, with thick crowds blocking traffic and racking up citations.
MusicPhilaMOCA cancels show with former Paul Green Rock Academy following misconduct allegations against founderPhilaMOCA canceled a performance showcasing the formerly named Paul Green Rock Academy following allegations about the school's founder.
MusicPhilaMOCA cancels show with former Paul Green Rock Academy following misconduct allegations against founderPhilaMOCA canceled a performance showcasing the formerly named Paul Green Rock Academy following allegations about the school's founder.
Things To DoWhere to watch Fourth of July fireworks around Philly, the suburbs, and the Jersey ShoreFind 2025 Fourth of July fireworks near you with our guide to celebrations in the region, from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to Wildwood — including dates, times, and viewing locations.
Things To DoWhere to watch Fourth of July fireworks around Philly, the suburbs, and the Jersey ShoreFind 2025 Fourth of July fireworks near you with our guide to celebrations in the region, from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to Wildwood — including dates, times, and viewing locations.
NewsPhilly set a temperature record Monday, and it may hit 100 Tuesday But the first heat wave of 2025 may be shorter than had been expected.
NewsPhilly set a temperature record Monday, and it may hit 100 Tuesday But the first heat wave of 2025 may be shorter than had been expected.
EducationParents say some Philly students wear diapers because they don’t get bathroom breaks. They’re pushing for change.Now, children's ability to use the bathroom is left to the discretion of teachers, who sometimes deny students the ability to go when they have to, or take water breaks.
EducationParents say some Philly students wear diapers because they don’t get bathroom breaks. They’re pushing for change.Now, children's ability to use the bathroom is left to the discretion of teachers, who sometimes deny students the ability to go when they have to, or take water breaks.