Philadelphia bus riders face major SEPTA route changes August 23

SEPTA will launch Phase One of its new bus network on August 23, introducing new routes, extensions, and eliminations as part of its first major bus system overhaul.

Teen slashes 13-year-old during brawl at Center City beer garden: police

A 13-year-old boy was slashed in the leg during a fight Monday night that spilled into a popular Center City beer garden, police say.

Man wanted in off-duty Philadelphia officer car theft linked to Penn State student's murder

The brother of a suspect charged in the June shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt is also being sought for the murder after he was allegedly involved in the theft of an off-duty police officer's vehicle.

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for the Philadelphia area until 9 p.m.
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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect through 9 p.m. as dangerous storms bring heavy rain, hail and damaging winds to the region. The severe weather comes amid a five-day heat wave and has already caused ground stops at PHL Airport.

Philadelphia Portal must find new host by October 31 or leave city

The Philly Portal will conclude its current placement on October 31, 2026, requiring a new site and local sponsorship to remain in the area.

Off-duty police officer exchanges gunfire with alleged car thieves in Philadelphia

The brother of a suspect charged in the June shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt is also being sought for the murder and is a person of interest in the theft of an off-duty police officer's vehicle.

Police search for gunman who killed woman, wounded man on North Philly porch

A 61-year-old woman was killed, and a 67-year-old man is fighting for his life after a barrage of gunfire erupted late Sunday night on a North Philadelphia porch.

Heat wave persists in Delaware Valley ahead of severe weather threat
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High temperatures in the 90s and elevated humidity will continue across the Delaware Valley as the regional heat wave extends into midweek. A frontal boundary over Philadelphia is expected to trigger scattered showers and thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds.

Deadly shooting spans several blocks in North Philly; no arrests made

Nearly 100 shots were fired in an overnight shooting that left one man dead and another critically injured in North Philadelphia as police search for the suspected gunman.

70-year-old man dies after being found shot inside crashed car in North Philadelphia

Investigators say they think a 70-year-old man was shot while driving, then continued for a while looking for help, before crashing his car in North Philadelphia.