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Parents Charged After Children Found in ‘Deplorable’ Northeast Philadelphia Home Two parents are facing criminal charges after Philadelphia police said their two young children were found living in what authorities described as “deplorable” conditions inside a Northeast Philadelphia home, where dozens of animals were also discovered. According to police, federal agents were carrying out court-authorized […]

Teen Construction Worker Killed After Argument at Roxborough Job Site, Police Say A 19-year-old construction worker was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following an apparent altercation at a home in Philadelphia’s Roxborough section, according to police. Officers responded around 2 p.m. to the 400 block of Ripka Street, where they found the victim on the […]

76ers emerge as frontrunners for LeBron as Sixers' exec touts team's title chances

City officials won't say if Philly will recoup money after Christina Aguilera canceled July 4 concert, raising questions about $15.5M event cost.

Jaylen Brown Says He and Former Eagle A.J. Brown Are Cousins, Adding Another Twist to Philly-Boston Sports Drama New Sixers forward Jaylen Brown says his connection to Philadelphia’s sports world runs deeper than a blockbuster trade. Brown revealed this week that he and former Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown are related through their family, saying […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The trial of former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez has been pushed back yet again. Sanchez’s trial is now set to begin on Sept. 8. It’s the fifth different trial date set in his case. Most recently, the trial was set to start on July 13. Originally, Sanchez was scheduled to go on trial […]

A relaxing summer does not always require plane tickets or hotel reservations. More families are choosing staycations this year as they look for simple ways to save money while still making lasting memories. With a few thoughtful touches, your backyard or living room can become the perfect place to unwind. Whether you want a quiet […]

Jennifer Hudson, Patti LaBelle and Boyz II Men to Headline Philadelphia’s MLB All-Star Game Celebration Philadelphia’s return to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game is set to come with star power, hometown pride and a heavy dose of local flavor, as organizers roll out an entertainment lineup led by Jennifer Hudson, Patti LaBelle and Boyz […]

Black Vegan Expo 2026 to Bring Plant-Based Culture and Community to North Philadelphia A new event centered on food, culture, and community in the Black vegan movement is set to arrive in Philadelphia later this month, with organizers billing it as a space where “culture meets plant power.” The Black Vegan Expo 2026 is scheduled […]

Tentative Deal Ends PECO Strike, Workers Set to Return Wednesday A three-day strike involving roughly 1,600 PECO workers is coming to an end after union leaders and the utility reached a tentative agreement late Monday, clearing the way for employees to return to work on Wednesday. The deal halts a walkout that began just after […]

‘7 Forever’: Kyle Lowry Retires as a Toronto Raptor, After 20-Year NBA Career Kyle Lowry, the North Philadelphia native who became the defining player in Toronto Raptors history, announced Tuesday that he is retiring from the NBA as a member of the Raptors, bringing an end to a career that spanned 20 years and left […]

Five Arrested After Flag-Burning Attempt During Philadelphia’s July Fourth Celebrations Five people were arrested in Center City on Saturday after police said a small group of protesters tried to burn an American flag during Philadelphia’s Fourth of July celebrations, interrupting what officials otherwise described as a largely peaceful day across the city. According to police, […]