
Community
How is the Philly area impacted by the global IT outage? Here’s what to know
Millions of people worldwide are impacted by an IT outage that has affected airlines, banks and hospitals. Here’s what we know so far.
1 year ago
Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world
The issue affected Microsoft 365 apps and services, Visa, ADT security, Amazon, and airlines including American Airlines and Delta.
1 year ago
Pennsylvania Turnpike warns of new scam soliciting fraudulent fees
Scammers targeting the Philadelphia region are claiming to be the “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” and are looking for money.
1 year ago
Sullivan steps on field, and sets record for youngest pro ever
At 14 years and 293 days, the Philadelphia Union’s Cavan Sullivan becomes the youngest pro athlete in North American sports history.
1 year ago
The city’s only open-intake animal shelter is holding a foster drive in an effort to ease severe overcrowding — and save the lives of time-stamped dogs.
1 year ago
Hundreds attend vigil for Corey Comperatore, former fire chief killed at Trump rally in Pa.
The 50-year-old, who worked as a project engineer, Army reservist and volunteer firefighter, died Saturday during an attempt to kill Trump at his rally in Butler, Pa.
1 year ago
Pa. officials criticized over response to chemical spill at Bartram’s Garden
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is investigating potential chromium compounds that leaked onto a portion of Bartram’s Mile Trail.
1 year ago
Listen 1:223 things to know about the new Pa. law that could help Philly gardeners own the land they steward
The law lowers the bar for “adverse possession.” It’s part of recent moves to improve garden land security.
1 year ago
Listen 1:07Five Below’s CEO and president steps down amid weak sales
The Philly-based company also cut its financial outlook for the current quarter. Five Below has been wrestling with slower spending and increasing theft.
1 year ago
Vacant Community Hospital in Chester to become site of new affordable housing complex
The 94-unit Silvercare Senior Housing development is scheduled to open March 2026. Chester officials hope it will provide a boost to the city.
1 year ago
Delaware County fire chief resigns over controversial Facebook post on Trump assassination attempt
Representatives in the borough called his post and subsequent comments, "grossly inappropriate, expressing approval of the violent attempt on former President Trump's life."
1 year ago
Fishtown Seafood honors neighborhood identity while forging its own path
The seafood industry has been criticized for ethical violations. Fishtown Seafood wants to educate customers about where their seafood comes from.
1 year ago
Listen 2:45Philadelphia workers have to show up in the office today, flying birds or not
The City of Philadelphia has ordered all city workers to return to the office five days a week starting July 15.
1 year ago
Richard Simmons, a fitness guru who mixed laughs and sweat, dies at 76
Simmons was a court jester of physical fitness who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts by urging the overweight to exercise and eat better.
1 year ago
Officer hospitalized after stolen car crashes into police cruiser in Germantown
The officer was taken to the hospital for observation but is expected to be okay.
1 year ago