Philadelphia NewsTwo former homicide detectives get probation for lying about DNA evidence in murder case that spanned decadesThe detectives' testimony had helped convict Anthony Wright of murder 35 years ago.Max Marin an hour agoAn attempted package theft in Feltonville turned into a police shootoutJillian Kramer 2 hours agoReputed Black Mafia leader Lonnie Dawson is out of prison. Here’s what to know about his case.Nick Vadala 2 hours agoJohn Langdon, innovative award-winning graphic designer, has died at 79Gary Miles Police release video of Roxborough High School vandalism suspectHenry Savage AdvertisementParents and teachers want smaller classes and no school closures. Here’s what else they said in Philly’s facilities planning survey.The survey, officials said was necessary before moving forward with a school-closing list. Themes from the responses will be tough for the cash-strapped School District of Philadelphia to balance.Kristen A. Graham Pictures of Three Kings Day in CamdenCamden County hosts its annual Three Kings Day (Día de los Reyes) celebration with live music, food, and free gifts for kids celebrating faith, culture, and community togetherness Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. Tom Gralish The trolley tunnel is still closed as SEPTA tests repairs. When will it reopen?About 60,000 riders traveled daily through the tunnel between 13th Street and its West Philadelphia portal at 40th Street.Thomas Fitzgerald Margaret Dupree, longtime funeral director and teacher’s aide, has died at 104Her son Kenneth joined her as supervisor, and together, for nearly 40 years, they conducted thousands of funerals and oversaw a building expansion and renovation in 2003.Gary Miles Sheetz president and CEO dies, but the convenience store rivalry is eternalStephen G. Sheetz, the former Sheetz president and CEO who popularized the Altoona convenience store chain, died Sunday. His legacy — and the Wawa vs. Sheetz rivalry — lives on.Emily Bloch A Philly man whose murder conviction was overturned is now a suspect in two more homicides and a shooting, police sayArkel Garcia's conviction was overturned because of its connection to former homicide detective Philip Nordo. Garcia is now a suspect in two new homicides and a shooting.Chris Palmer A third person has died following the fire at a Bucks County nursing homePatricia Mero, 66, is the third person to have died in the fire that claimed the lives of two other people and injured 20 others.Henry Savage Police release name of Philadelphia cop who shot knife-wielding manThe officer, a four-year veteran of the force, has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. Jillian Kramer Philly’s Carnaval de Puebla canceled again amid ICE concerns“We are not scared of ICE; it is not fear that drives us,” said Edgar Ramirez.Michelle Myers A man died in Philadelphia police custody after he was arrested for firing a gun into a Mayfair front lawnIt's unclear what caused the man's death just before midnight Sunday, police said. Jillian Kramer DA Larry Krasner takes more shots at Trump as he’s sworn in to third term amid major drop in crimeKrasner is now one of the longest-serving district attorneys in modern Philadelphia history.Ellie Rushing South Street adult sex shop gets warning letter from FDA for selling breast binders for gender-affirming carePassional Boutique on South Street sells breast binders, mostly to trans men, online and at the store. The FDA says the store is violating its regulations because it's not registered to sell them.Wendy Ruderman Venezuelans in Philadelphia have mixed feelings after the U.S. strike. Ukrainian Americans feel uneasy about what may be next. The weekend strike by the U.S. against Venezuela left many in Philly feeling uneasy a day later — including Ukrainian Americans who wonder what may come next. Michelle Myers, Brett Sholtis, and Maggie Prosser Philadelphia reacts to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and Trump’s plan to take control of Venezuela The military operation and takeover Saturday elicited reactions from Philadelphia’s Venezuelan community and a cohort of area politicians. Michelle Myers and Maggie Prosser Pit bull has attacked three dogs, two owners, in Center CityThe pit bull is believed to be owned by a homeless person. Frank Kummer and Michelle Myers See more storiesAdvertisement
Two former homicide detectives get probation for lying about DNA evidence in murder case that spanned decadesThe detectives' testimony had helped convict Anthony Wright of murder 35 years ago.Max Marin an hour ago
Two former homicide detectives get probation for lying about DNA evidence in murder case that spanned decadesThe detectives' testimony had helped convict Anthony Wright of murder 35 years ago.Max Marin an hour ago
Reputed Black Mafia leader Lonnie Dawson is out of prison. Here’s what to know about his case.Nick Vadala 2 hours ago
Reputed Black Mafia leader Lonnie Dawson is out of prison. Here’s what to know about his case.Nick Vadala 2 hours ago
Parents and teachers want smaller classes and no school closures. Here’s what else they said in Philly’s facilities planning survey.The survey, officials said was necessary before moving forward with a school-closing list. Themes from the responses will be tough for the cash-strapped School District of Philadelphia to balance.Kristen A. Graham
Parents and teachers want smaller classes and no school closures. Here’s what else they said in Philly’s facilities planning survey.The survey, officials said was necessary before moving forward with a school-closing list. Themes from the responses will be tough for the cash-strapped School District of Philadelphia to balance.Kristen A. Graham
Pictures of Three Kings Day in CamdenCamden County hosts its annual Three Kings Day (Día de los Reyes) celebration with live music, food, and free gifts for kids celebrating faith, culture, and community togetherness Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. Tom Gralish
Pictures of Three Kings Day in CamdenCamden County hosts its annual Three Kings Day (Día de los Reyes) celebration with live music, food, and free gifts for kids celebrating faith, culture, and community togetherness Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. Tom Gralish
The trolley tunnel is still closed as SEPTA tests repairs. When will it reopen?About 60,000 riders traveled daily through the tunnel between 13th Street and its West Philadelphia portal at 40th Street.Thomas Fitzgerald
The trolley tunnel is still closed as SEPTA tests repairs. When will it reopen?About 60,000 riders traveled daily through the tunnel between 13th Street and its West Philadelphia portal at 40th Street.Thomas Fitzgerald
Margaret Dupree, longtime funeral director and teacher’s aide, has died at 104Her son Kenneth joined her as supervisor, and together, for nearly 40 years, they conducted thousands of funerals and oversaw a building expansion and renovation in 2003.Gary Miles
Margaret Dupree, longtime funeral director and teacher’s aide, has died at 104Her son Kenneth joined her as supervisor, and together, for nearly 40 years, they conducted thousands of funerals and oversaw a building expansion and renovation in 2003.Gary Miles
Sheetz president and CEO dies, but the convenience store rivalry is eternalStephen G. Sheetz, the former Sheetz president and CEO who popularized the Altoona convenience store chain, died Sunday. His legacy — and the Wawa vs. Sheetz rivalry — lives on.Emily Bloch
Sheetz president and CEO dies, but the convenience store rivalry is eternalStephen G. Sheetz, the former Sheetz president and CEO who popularized the Altoona convenience store chain, died Sunday. His legacy — and the Wawa vs. Sheetz rivalry — lives on.Emily Bloch
A Philly man whose murder conviction was overturned is now a suspect in two more homicides and a shooting, police sayArkel Garcia's conviction was overturned because of its connection to former homicide detective Philip Nordo. Garcia is now a suspect in two new homicides and a shooting.Chris Palmer
A Philly man whose murder conviction was overturned is now a suspect in two more homicides and a shooting, police sayArkel Garcia's conviction was overturned because of its connection to former homicide detective Philip Nordo. Garcia is now a suspect in two new homicides and a shooting.Chris Palmer
A third person has died following the fire at a Bucks County nursing homePatricia Mero, 66, is the third person to have died in the fire that claimed the lives of two other people and injured 20 others.Henry Savage
A third person has died following the fire at a Bucks County nursing homePatricia Mero, 66, is the third person to have died in the fire that claimed the lives of two other people and injured 20 others.Henry Savage
Police release name of Philadelphia cop who shot knife-wielding manThe officer, a four-year veteran of the force, has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. Jillian Kramer
Police release name of Philadelphia cop who shot knife-wielding manThe officer, a four-year veteran of the force, has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. Jillian Kramer
Philly’s Carnaval de Puebla canceled again amid ICE concerns“We are not scared of ICE; it is not fear that drives us,” said Edgar Ramirez.Michelle Myers
Philly’s Carnaval de Puebla canceled again amid ICE concerns“We are not scared of ICE; it is not fear that drives us,” said Edgar Ramirez.Michelle Myers
A man died in Philadelphia police custody after he was arrested for firing a gun into a Mayfair front lawnIt's unclear what caused the man's death just before midnight Sunday, police said. Jillian Kramer
A man died in Philadelphia police custody after he was arrested for firing a gun into a Mayfair front lawnIt's unclear what caused the man's death just before midnight Sunday, police said. Jillian Kramer
DA Larry Krasner takes more shots at Trump as he’s sworn in to third term amid major drop in crimeKrasner is now one of the longest-serving district attorneys in modern Philadelphia history.Ellie Rushing
DA Larry Krasner takes more shots at Trump as he’s sworn in to third term amid major drop in crimeKrasner is now one of the longest-serving district attorneys in modern Philadelphia history.Ellie Rushing
South Street adult sex shop gets warning letter from FDA for selling breast binders for gender-affirming carePassional Boutique on South Street sells breast binders, mostly to trans men, online and at the store. The FDA says the store is violating its regulations because it's not registered to sell them.Wendy Ruderman
South Street adult sex shop gets warning letter from FDA for selling breast binders for gender-affirming carePassional Boutique on South Street sells breast binders, mostly to trans men, online and at the store. The FDA says the store is violating its regulations because it's not registered to sell them.Wendy Ruderman
Venezuelans in Philadelphia have mixed feelings after the U.S. strike. Ukrainian Americans feel uneasy about what may be next. The weekend strike by the U.S. against Venezuela left many in Philly feeling uneasy a day later — including Ukrainian Americans who wonder what may come next. Michelle Myers, Brett Sholtis, and Maggie Prosser
Venezuelans in Philadelphia have mixed feelings after the U.S. strike. Ukrainian Americans feel uneasy about what may be next. The weekend strike by the U.S. against Venezuela left many in Philly feeling uneasy a day later — including Ukrainian Americans who wonder what may come next. Michelle Myers, Brett Sholtis, and Maggie Prosser
Philadelphia reacts to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and Trump’s plan to take control of Venezuela The military operation and takeover Saturday elicited reactions from Philadelphia’s Venezuelan community and a cohort of area politicians. Michelle Myers and Maggie Prosser
Philadelphia reacts to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and Trump’s plan to take control of Venezuela The military operation and takeover Saturday elicited reactions from Philadelphia’s Venezuelan community and a cohort of area politicians. Michelle Myers and Maggie Prosser
Pit bull has attacked three dogs, two owners, in Center CityThe pit bull is believed to be owned by a homeless person. Frank Kummer and Michelle Myers
Pit bull has attacked three dogs, two owners, in Center CityThe pit bull is believed to be owned by a homeless person. Frank Kummer and Michelle Myers
