Man charged in 2000 rape and murder of 5-year-old girl returned to Philadelphia from Honduras to stand trial
Alexis Flores was arrested earlier this year in the death Iriana DeJesus, a killing that rocked her Hunting Park neighborhood.
52 Philly schools will dismiss early Tuesday because of predicted heat
With temperatures predicted to hit close to 90 degrees Tuesday, 52 Philadelphia schools will dismiss early because of lack of air conditioning.
Pearl Jam will release its Philly ‘Ten’ concert on vinyl
In 2016, Eddie Vedder decided to play the band's 1991 album in its entirely after seeing a '10' banner hanging from the rafters in South Philly. Now it's coming out…
Metropolitan Museum of Art scraps John Galliano-focused Met Gala plans
The Metropolitan Museum of Art said Monday it was scrapping plans to honor controversial fashion designer John Galliano at next year's Met Gala just one month after its initial exhibit…
Big Charlie’s Saloon will become Sweets, a neighborhood bar
Chef Drew DiTomo and vintage shop owner Tim Jacobsen have an agreement of sale for the longtime South Philly bar that was a haven for Kansas City Chiefs fans.
Will the Landmark Ritz Five movie theater reopen soon? Here’s what we know
The movie theater shuttered in August after failing two city inspections, and its parent company says it's working to open again soon.
A Senator’s relative taking over their seat and achieving political success? It’s happened before.
Darline Graham follows in her brother's stead, but may yet make her own name.
Seeking: A barn? Chester County’s only roller derby league is hitting obstacles while looking for a new space
Brandywine Roller Derby wants to stay in Chesco. But without a stable space, they worry about the league's future.
Philly’s first Kyo Matcha draws long lines in Chinatown
Two Chinese couples opened Philly's first franchise of Kyo Matcha (also known as Kyoto Matcha). It's part of a wave of beverage franchise openings where tea is central to the…
A South Jersey couple will open Freckled Jawn Brewing just in time for Oktoberfest
Eight & Sand Brewing Co. closed its doors in June after 10 years in Woodbury. But soon a local couple will open a new brewery for their neighbors.