
Community
Bucks County Sewer and Water Authority invests $17M in sewer upgrades
The improvements will increase wastewater treatment capacity in Upper Dublin Township and Ambler Borough.
7 months ago
SS United States takes short trip Thursday; big trip out of Philly delayed
The ocean liner will be shifted from one pier to another, with accompanying activities. Here’s where you can see it leave.
7 months ago
Multi-alarm fire in the Kensington section of Philadelphia now under control
Ongoing drought conditions have led to increased fire risk in the Philly region.
7 months ago
SS United States’ departure out of Philadelphia delayed. Here’s what we know
The vessel was originally scheduled to depart Philadelphia on Nov. 15 at low tide.
7 months ago
Police release name of man killed by officers during West Philly carjacking
Police say the 47-year-old pulled a gun on officers after they responded to reports of a domestic disturbance.
7 months ago
SEPTA says it’ll raise fares additional 21.5%, shut down some routes
Legislative inaction results in a plummet off the “fiscal cliff.”
7 months ago
Joel Embiid set to return to slumping 76ers team in need of his presence
Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut Tuesday night for the Philadelphia 76ers.
7 months ago
Delaware County community hosts parade, special events in honor of Veterans Day
"Here in Media, this is our county seat. This is the best Veterans Day parade in the region," said Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer.
7 months ago
Local groups honor gun violence victims in Philly and its suburbs
Local groups remembered the hundreds of people killed as a result of gun violence in Philadelphia and in its surrounding counties.
7 months ago
Listen 1:00Man fatally shot by Philadelphia officers after alleged carjacking, pursuit: Police
According to Philadelphia police, officers responded to a home on the 5400 block of Chancellor Street for reports of a disturbance.
7 months ago
It’s Veterans Day. The VA says it can’t help thousands of vets it left stranded
An NPR investigation finds thousands of veterans were pushed into high-cost mortgages by a program that was meant to help them.
7 months ago
SEPTA strike 2024: Negotiations to continue Monday for Philadelphia transit union workers
Bus, trolley and transit operators in Philadelphia are currently working without a contract.
7 months ago
“We’re going to have to address urgent needs while doing the long-term work to achieve structural change,” said one organizer. "We are going to need everyone to fight back."
7 months ago
Listen 1:22The risk of fire damage while living in a Philly rowhouse is high. Here’s how renters insurance can and cannot protect you from bad luck, bad neighbors and landlords.
7 months ago
Listen 1:22‘This is a moment to dream’: 24th annual Peoplehood Parade marches through West Philly
“Bringing people together through arts and cultural practices is as old as humanity,” organizer Jennifer Turnbull said.
7 months ago