700 FIFA World Cup tickets being given to Philadelphia community organizations, Shapiro says

Pennsylvania will give 700 free FIFA World Cup tickets to nearly two dozen Philadelphia community organizations through a partnership announced Friday by Governor Josh Shapiro.

Trump says US-Iran peace deal could be signed this weekend
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After calling off new military strikes on Iran on Thursday, President Donald Trump told reporters a peace deal could be signed by both countries as soon as this weekend.

“8647” etched into National Mall grass under investigation

The U.S. Park Police are investigating after massive numbers reading “8647” appeared etched into the grass on the National Mall, just days before President Donald Trump’s birthday celebrations and a major UFC event planned near the White House.

Man armed with tree branch run over by work truck after ripping off door handle: police

Investigators believe a 50-year-old man was armed with a tree branch when he ripped the door handle off a work truck and was run over by the vehicle as it fled overnight in Philadelphia.

FIFA Fan Fest opens in Philly, Car stolen with baby inside, oppressive heat continues
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FIFA Fan Fest held its grand opening in Philadelphia on Thursday, inviting hundreds of fans to Lemon Hill to watch the first of 104 matches. Plus, a vehicle was stolen with a baby inside in the Northeast, and the latest on extreme heat.

Philadelphia FIFA Fan Fest draws thousands to Lemon Hill for World Cup kickoff

Philadelphia’s FIFA Fan Fest launched at Lemon Hill with thousands attending the World Cup’s opening day festivities, featuring live music, soccer activities, and international fans despite intense heat.

Vigil held for Penn State student killed in South Philly robbery
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The South Philadelphia community held a vigil to remember Billy Schmidt, a Penn State University senior who was robbed and killed near his home last weekend. 

Pasadena police release video of officer shooting inside department parking garage

Pasadena police released video showing an officer accidentally shooting another officer in the department’s parking garage during what the chief described as horseplay involving loaded guns.

1-year-old girl dies after apparent drowning in Kensington: police

A one-year-old girl was found unresponsive in water in Kensington and was later pronounced dead at the hospital, with police investigating the circumstances as a possible drowning.

Stolen minivan with infant inside crashes in Northeast Philadelphia; suspect caught: police

Police say a 2-month-old girl was found safe after a red minivan was stolen with her inside Thursday, June 11, outside Rita’s Water Ice on the 8600 block of Frankford Avenue. The suspect, a 42-year-old man, was arrested after crashing the vehicle several times and fleeing on foot.

New Jersey man sentenced to 6.5 years for fatal Lehigh Valley plane crash

Philip McPherson II of Riverside, New Jersey, was sentenced to 78 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter and related offenses stemming from a 2022 plane crash in Lehigh County that killed a student pilot.

Raccoon family takes over abandoned Kensington row home, neighbors urge city action

Kensington residents are raising concerns about a raccoon infestation at an abandoned row home, citing safety and health risks, and have not yet received a response from city officials.

Man accused of robbing, kidnapping woman at knifepoint in Springfield
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Police say a Montgomery County man is accused of robbing and kidnapping a woman while she was taking out the trash, then forcing her to drive to multiple locations at knifepoint last week. 

Kensington neighbors sound alarm over raccoon infestation at abandoned home
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Neighbors on Argyle Street in Kensington say an abandoned row home on their block has been vacant for quite some time. Now, it’s attracting some highly unwanted guests—and a lot of them.