WHCA dinner shooting suspect won’t fight detention, attorney says

Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, agreed to remain in custody during a federal court hearing Thursday, according to FOX News.

Blue Cross Blue Shield to begin $2.67 billion settlement payments

Blue Cross Blue Shield will begin to start sending out payments from a $2.67 billion class action lawsuit for eligible former customers. 

Vote on $3B Philadelphia school facilities proposal expected Thursday

The Philadelphia school board is expected to vote Thursday on a $3B facilities plan that aims to modernize over 150 school buildings, while closing more than a dozen others.

California gas prices highest in U.S.

According to data from AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in California is now above $6, leading a nationwide surge that has seen prices jump 44 percent since the onset of the conflict.

Philadelphia Board of Education expected to vote on $3B master facilities plan
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The Philadelphia Board of Education is expected to vote Thursday on a $3B master facilities plan that would aim to modernize over 150 schools while closing more than a dozen.

Trump rejects Iran’s offer, Pentagon CFO gives cost of war so far
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The United States would reject Iran’s latest offer to open the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade and putting the nuclear program issue on hold, President Donald Trump told Axios on Wednesday. 

Waterford Township schools plan tax hike, staff cuts amid budget gap
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The Waterford Township School District is proposing a 3% tax increase and cuts to 34 staff positions to balance its budget. FOX 29's Jennifer Lee attended a meeting regarding the issue on Wednesday night. 

Delta flight delayed as Georgia traveler refuses to hang up phone

A Georgia woman was arrested and charged after refusing to end a phone call on a Miami to Atlanta Delta flight, causing a one-hour delay.

Korean Air bans roosters from flights to Philippines after Texas tied to cockfighting supply

Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation. 

Gas prices surge across Pa., N.J., Del. as oil market tightens

The average price per gallon of unleaded fuel has reached $4.22 in New Jersey, $4.32 in Pennsylvania and $4.15 in Delaware, marking the highest levels in roughly four years.

Landmark Upper Darby firehouse hits the market amid funding feud

For decades, Upper Darby Fire Company No. 1 has served West Chester Pike. Now, the firehouse could be sold as a funding dispute with Upper Darby Township escalates.

 Boys' Latin High School seniors graduate with associate's degrees ahead of diplomas
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Boys' Latin High School seniors will graduate this weekend with associates degrees from the Community College of Philadelphia before receiving their high school diplomas.

 Landmark Upper Darby firehouse hits the market amid funding feud
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For decades, the bay doors at Upper Darby Fire Company No. 1 have stood as a landmark of service on West Chester Pike. Now, those doors may close for good as a financial dispute between the volunteer company and the township reaches a breaking point.

Rain postpones Phillies-Giants game; split doubleheader Thursday

The Philadelphia Phillies announced Wednesday that its game against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park has been postponed due to inclement weather.

Bandit, 1 of 13 Sloth World rescued sloths, dies, zoo says

Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.