News – Metro Philadelphia

septa cuts

Local

As SEPTA cuts near, Philly state reps target GOP’s Picozzi

By Jack Tomczuk

back-to-school school bus backpacks

Local

Philly events offer free backpacks, supplies ahead of school year

By Metro Philadelphia

Beyond the Bars Shapiro

Local

Gov. Shapiro visits Beyond the Bars, highlighting effects of community-based programs

By Zach Ciavolella

shootings

Fairhill

1 dead, 4 wounded in weekend shootings

By Jack Tomczuk

West Philadelphia

West Philadelphia

Teen, 17, charged in West Philadelphia pool shooting

By Jack Tomczuk

resignation Black teachers Philadelphia

Local

Research highlights importance of Black educators in Philly classrooms

By Joseph Sageman, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

UPenn safety AI

Local

Meta joins others at UPenn event to support AI that enhances public safety

By Eric Moody

Cookies

Famous 4th Street Cookie Company offers $1 treats to help local families

By Zach Ciavolella

west philly surveillance video

West Philadelphia

Police release surveillance video of West Philly pool shooting

By Melissa Mitman

shot pool West Philadelphia

West Philadelphia

5 shot, including 2 kids, at West Philly pool

By Melissa Mitman

PECO relief energy

Local

PECO launches $10M relief fund to help customers with summer energy bills

By Metro Philadelphia

Philadelphia shooting

Stabbing, multiple shootings leave four injured overnight in Philadelphia

By Zach Ciavolella

mobile ban

Kensington

Mobile services ban enforcement delayed, city still creating permit process

By Emily Rizzo, Kensington Voice

program disabilities

South Philadelphia

State program connects students with disabilities to summer jobs

By Metro Philadelphia

Hispanic Chamber Latino

Business

Hispanic Chamber expands programs for Latino entrepreneurs

By Jennifer Rodríguez

Opera Philadelphia

Opera Philadelphia brings ‘Pipe Up!’ performances to former Wanamaker store

By Zach Ciavolella

artist Philly Magic Gardens

South Philadelphia

South Philly artists unite for behind-the-scenes art tour

By Brenda Hillegas

philadelphia

Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village set to return for the holidays

By Zach Ciavolella

Market Street Old City

Old City

Westbound lanes to close as Market Street project advances in Old City

By Jack Tomczuk

back-to-school school bus tour Philly

Local

Philly back-to-school bus tour begins Monday

By Jack Tomczuk

More from our Sister Sites

Phillies Schwarber

Philly Sports Network

Phillies 13, Orioles 3: Schwarber’s 40th home run sparks MVP conversation

Untitled design (6)

Schneps Podcasts

Paul S. Ryan, Executive Director of the New York City Campaign Finance Board Talks Transparency and Voting in NYC

Lee Soulja-Simmons, speaks to the crowd at the 2023 Heritage Awards at the Brooklyn Museum, which was part of that year's NYC Black Pride calendar.

Guide to NYC Black Pride 2025: Exhibitions, block party, health conference, and more

Pete Alonso home run Mets Guardians

Mets comeback spoiled by missed chances, fall to Guardians 7-6 in extras