Police ID two slain in W. Phila. shootout

The bill would cover Old City, Society Hill, and Washington Square West historic districts, but the principal project it would benefit is Pearl Properties Jewelers Row tower.

Colom will be the third Black senator to represent the state. The first two were chosen by the state Legislature and served during Reconstruction — Colom will be the first chosen by voters.

Dalton Janiczek pleaded guilty to attempted murder and related crimes for running over Plymouth Township Officer Jacob Hennessey four times with his SUV last October.

The zoning change would be especially beneficial to Snyder Station, which has struggled in recent years and has vacant land around it.

The man brandished a gun during a traffic stop, police said.

The application was scheduled to be heard Thursday evening by the Voorhees zoning board, but it has been postponed to Jan. 28 because not enough board members will be present.

Megaspeed, the Singapore-headquartered data center company linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s scandal, has pledged to cooperate with a U.S. investigation into potential risks to national security.

Plan ahead for the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, Nov. 20-22, with a guide to road closures, parking restrictions, race routes, start times and more.

Firefighters have removed the bodies of three more people who died after a building collapsed in Brooklyn, bringing the death toll to five.

But Thanksgiving week could see record warmth.

Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Younis is one of the few functioning medical facilities left in Gaza, whose healthcare infrastructure has been decimated by a yearslong war.

And keep an eye out for “mood snowflakes.”

Sanctuary cities aren't the soft target Trump has hoped they would be.

The $28 million bridge officially opens Friday to thousands of runners, cyclists, and walkers using the Schuylkill River Trail.

Drexel said entrants to the program had declined, but students, alumni and a Philadelphia School District principal said the program is vital and should continue. A Dec. 5 rally is planned.

Plus, a Villanova a cappella group’s rise to internet fame.

Plus, a township native’s new documentary explores her family’s Holocaust history.

Plus, Kevin McGonigle celebrated his Rookie of the Year win at Barnaby’s.

Plus, a former police chief allegedly dined at local restaurants while collecting overtime.

He’s a long shot to win it, but much more likely to win the other prize he’s up for, Young Player of the Year. Ryan Richter did not make the coach of the year finalists.

“He’s already set a good foundation," midfielder Sebastian Berhalter said. "If he’s the coach, we’re going to keep doing that, and if not, we’re going to keep doing that.”

A Council resolution says the hearings would "restore public confidence" in the sheriff's office, which under Rochelle Bilal has not performed several core functions.

After a slow start to his college career, Scott is finding his footing with the Owls. Through three games, the redshirt sophomore is a starter and the team’s leading scorer.

The jazz vocalist, who has strong ties to Philadelphia, counts Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald among her influences.

Tirfe, who was born in West Philadelphia to immigrant parents and raised in Upper Darby, was inspired to pick up music by the Roots. He said he "did not look at any comments" following his rendition.