Local News – Page 2 of 722 – Metro Philadelphia

City Avenue Wingstop shooting

Overbrook

Video released in shooting that wounded City Avenue Wingstop worker

By Jack Tomczuk

Temple nurses strike

North Philadelphia

Ahead of possible strike, Temple nurses and health staff demonstrate for safety

By Jack Tomczuk

Trump climate environment

Local

Environmental groups speak out as Trump admin targets climate regulations

By Jack Tomczuk

Phillies

Local

Citizens Bank, Phillies unveil unique sculpture that blends baseball and banking

By Zach Ciavolella

opioid death philly Medetomidine

Local

Medetomidine’s rise exposes new front in Philadelphia’s overdose crisis

By Heba Ghazal, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Creative Kids Club

Local

Creative Kids Club is Philly’s hub for family, fun and inclusion

By Brenda Hillegas

straw purchase gun

Local

Parker signs bill requiring straw purchase signage at Philly gun shops

By Jack Tomczuk

Puerto Rican Day Parade Philadelphia

Local

Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican Day Parade is a tradition of pride, music and mixed identity

By Héctor M. Varela Rios, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

prison Pennsylvania

Local

Pa. lawmaker pushes free prison calls, in-person visits to help families stay connected

By Julie Poehlmann, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

septa

Local

SEPTA able to use capital funds to restore service, state says

By Jack Tomczuk

gun violence

North Philadelphia

1 killed, 5 injured in weekend violence

By Jack Tomczuk

hit-and-run crashes

Kensington

Hit-and-run crashes leave 1 dead, 1 injured

By Jack Tomczuk

septacourt

Local

SEPTA plans to undo cuts next week if state OKs capital funding request

By Jack Tomczuk

tea

Local

More than a sparkling tea: The mission behind Cooper Neel’s COOP NeuroRefreshers

By Brenda Hillegas

rally bike cyclist

Local

Hundreds rally for protected bike lanes following death of Philly cyclist

By Metro Philadelphia

game library esports

Local

Get in the game: Library hosts first-ever Esports competition for Philly teens

By Metro Philadelphia

SEPTA

Local

BREAKING: Judge orders SEPTA to reverse service cuts

By Jack Tomczuk

Philadelphia museum of art CollegeFest

Local

CollegeFest 2025 offers free museum access, citywide activities to students

By Metro Philadelphia

Rizzo

Local

The Rizzo statue is back. So is the debate over his legacy

By Timothy J Lombardo, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

250th 2026 Philly neighborhoods

Local

Philly wants to bring 250th festivities to all neighborhoods

By Jack Tomczuk