Philadelphia excited for 2026 FIFA World Cup: Businesses hope for summer boom

Philadelphia is one of 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup, with Lincoln Financial Field holding six matches, including a highly anticipated Round of 16 game on July 4.

Man shot to death during dispute with first floor neighbor in North Philadelphia

Investigators say a 60-year-old man was shot and killed during a dispute with his first-floor neighbors early Friday morning in North Philadelphia.

Philadelphia school safety officer shot 11 times ‘grateful to be alive'

A Philadelphia school safety officer is on a remarkable journey of recovery after being shot 11 times while trying to help during a road rage incident.

Former Eagle Laekin Vakalahi puts Super Bowl LIX ring up for auction

Former Eagle Laekin Vakalahi has put his 2024 Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LIX championship ring up for auction. The ring's current bid is at $40,000.

Delco residents face 19% tax hike in 2026

Delaware County residents may soon be digging deeper into their pockets again. County officials unveiled a new budget that, if approved, would raise taxes for the third consecutive year.

RSV, flu, norovirus surge: pediatric cases rise nationwide

As the colder months settle in, a wave of illnesses like RSV, flu and norovirus are making their presence felt, particularly among young children.

Philly's Quinta Brunson launches field trip fund for 117,000 students

Quinta Brunson has launched a field trip fund aimed at covering costs for field trips for more than 117,000 students throughout The School District of Philadelphia.

African Serval that escaped enclosure in Berks County hit, killed by car

The last of three African Serval cats that escaped its enclosure during a powerful windstorm in Berks County two months ago was struck and killed by a car.

Philly's new cruise terminal: Norwegian Cruise Lines sets sail in April

Norwegian Cruise Lines will start its Philadelphia voyages on April 16; the new terminal will be located along the Delaware River near the Philadelphia International Airport.

William Way LGBT Community Center will stay in current home after building renovations

The building was set to close for good on Dec. 18, but the board announced on Tuesday that the community center would return after the building undergoes renovations.

New public park in the works in Old City near Elfreth’s Alley

The space in question is at the intersection of Elfreth’s Alley and North Second Street and will be called Dolly Ottey Park, named after a resident of Elfreth’s Alley in the 1930s.