Philadelphia

FBI investigating after man arrested with guns, fake IDs; chemicals found in Philadelphia home

June 26, 2026 3:06pm EDT

Police say a man was arrested after officers found guns with altered serial numbers, drugs, and fake IDs last week - and a subsequent search of his home turned up a large amount of chemicals.

Construction worker in critical condition after hit-and-run in Philadelphia

June 26, 2026 12:49pm EDT

A construction worker is in critical condition after being hit in Southwest Philadelphia.

PECO facing first workers' strike in history as IBEW Local 614 threatens July 4th deadline

June 26, 2026 8:53am EDT

PECO is bracing for the possibility of its first ever workers' strike as IBEW Local 614 members have threatened to walk off the job if a new deal is not reached by Independence Day.

Croatia vs Ghana preview: Final group match brings high stakes to Philadelphia

June 26, 2026 8:40am EDT

Croatia faces Ghana at Philadelphia Stadium in a Group L World Cup match with knockout-stage stakes for both teams and major implications for England.

How to watch today’s World Cup matches: Friday, June 26

June 26, 2026 6:42am EDT

A busy FIFA World Cup Friday with six matches taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Today's matches are Norway vs France, Senegal vs Iraq, Uruguay vs Spain, Cabo Verde v Saudi Arabia, New Zealand v Belgium, and Egypt vs IR Iran.  

PAWS turns World Cup excitement into lifesaving push for Philadelphia’s adoptable pets

June 25, 2026 12:07pm EDT

PAWS is using World Cup excitement in Philadelphia to spotlight its summer foster challenge, which aims to place 300 animals in homes by July 31.

Skateboarder run over by cement truck after losing control of board in Philadelphia

June 25, 2026 11:25am EDT

A 22-year-old skateboarder was killed when police say he fell off his board and was run over by a cement truck Wednesday afternoon.

Curaçao brings ‘blue wave’ to Philadelphia before World Cup match against Ivory Coast

June 25, 2026 9:36am EDT

Curaçao fans brought the “blue wave" to Philadelphia ahead of the country’s World Cup match against Ivory Coast, celebrating a historic tournament run for the smallest nation ever to qualify.

Curaçao vs Ivory Coast preview: Knockout hopes on the line for both in Philadelphia

June 25, 2026 8:12am EDT

Curaçao faces Ivory Coast at Philadelphia Stadium in a Group E World Cup match with knockout-stage hopes on the line for both teams.

Man, 24, shot to death in ambush shooting outside Philadelphia home: police

June 25, 2026 7:05am EDT

A 24-year-old man is dead after police say he was ambushed by at least three gunmen outside a home in Mayfair on Wednesday night.

Suspect in custody after police pursuit in Northeast Philadelphia

June 24, 2026 12:28pm EDT

Police say a 29-year-old man is in custody after fleeing from officers in a stolen vehicle, leading them on a chase that ended in the Bridesburg neighborhood Wednesday afternoon. 

Woman charged with murder, arson in deadly North Philadelphia house fire

June 24, 2026 10:51am EDT

A 38-year-old woman is accused of intentionally setting a deadly North Philadelphia house fire, prosecutors announced on Wednesday.

Sixers select Alabama G Labaron Philon Jr. in first round of NBA Draft

June 24, 2026 6:55am EDT

The Sixers selected University of Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. with their first pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night. 

Philadelphia sees surge in tourism and business during World Cup matches

June 23, 2026 6:13pm EDT

Philadelphia is experiencing strong success and high engagement as it reaches the halfway point of hosting World Cup matches.