Exploding lithium-ion batteries are blamed for fires in area junkyards and drop in port traffic
Scrap iron, one of the Philadelphia area's biggest exports, is plagued by battery fires, yard operators say.
Meet the All-Stars: What to know about baseball’s best coming to Philly
The game's brightest stars will be on display at Citizens Bank Park. Let's take a closer look at each of them.
Philly police ID officer and man he fatally shot outside St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Joseph Smithers, 32, allegedly pulled a gun and was shot by Officer Azieme Lindsey. The shooting is under internal investigation.
Over 36 million people watched the U.S.-Bosnia World Cup game, a record for soccer
Fox’s English broadcast drew an audience of 26.395 million viewers, and Telemundo’s broadcast in Spanish drew 9.8 million, incorporating TV and streaming platforms.
U.S. fans lament loss to Belgium at watch parties across the area: ‘I had a bad feeling from the get-go’
A few Belgium fans celebrated at Lemon Hill, while at Union Yards in Chester, supporters hope to see bigger crowds when the MLS season resumes at the end of the…
Pa. officials mourn the death of former State Sen. Shirley Kitchen, who represented North Philly for 20 years
Kitchen is remembered by her former colleagues as a pillar and matriarch to her community who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of low-income people, even after she retired.
Former strength coach charged with criminal hazing in death of Bucknell University football player
Mark Kulbis was charged with aggravated hazing, involuntary manslaughter and other offenses in the 2024 death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Former officer describes finding a ‘sniper pad’ on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination
In a weeklong hearing, prosecutors will try to show the judge they have enough evidence to proceed to trial.
Cristopher Sánchez endures the worst start of his career in bid to be All-Star starter
Not helped by a costly error by Trea Turner, Sánchez allowed nine runs, 12 hits and three homers in 3⅓ innings in his second to last start before the All-Star…
Tyson Foerster talks lucrative extension with the Flyers: ‘It was a no-brainer for me’
Foerster missed 49 games due to injury a season ago, but cited his love of the Flyers and his teammates for why he inked an extension perhaps ahead of schedule.