Havertown man charged with sending racist, threatening voicemails to Delco sheriff
Sean Keenan made 15 calls to the sheriff's office in a 24-hour period earlier this month, according to the affidavit of probable cause for his arrest.
Prosecutor drops rape charges against a prominent Philadelphia doctor
A female patient had accused John Smyth Michel, who ran Excel Medical Center, of raping her during a 2024 office visit. He said the sex was inappropriate but consensual. She…
City Council is pushing the Philly school board to come back to the negotiating table on school closings
Council members have particularly strenuous objections to the closures of Lankenau High, Paul Robeson High in West Philadelphia and Overbrook Elementary.
Jersey Shore-set comedy ‘Wildwood’ in development at FX from ‘Derry Girls’ creator
Created by Lisa McGee, the show will reportedly follow a group of college girls visiting New Jersey from Ireland in the summer of 2000 with “no money, no visas, no…
What is the ‘dose zero’? Here’s what you need to know about Pa.’s new recommendations for early measles vaccination
State health officials are recommending some parents vaccinate young children early to provide extra protection against the highly contagious disease.
A property manager used rent price-setting algorithms that were banned in Philly last year, lawsuit says
A Philly renter filed a class-action lawsuit in the first case under a city law banning landlords from coordinating to set rents. City officials argue the practice can artificially inflate…
Ex-Eagles coach Doug Pederson joins CBS in a surprising role as he eyes a return to the NFL
Super Bowl LII champ Doug Pederson didn't have a coaching job lined up for the 2026 season, so he decided to get his feet wet in broadcasting.
Philadelphia Managing Director Adam Thiel steps down from Parker administration
Carlton Williams, Thiel's replacement, will assume a vast portfolio of city operations, including health agencies, homeless services, parks and libraries, prisons, and the fire department.
Philly’s city budget is balanced, but structural deficit and federal funding concerns loom, board warns
Officials warned of potential risks outside the Parker administration's control, including major financial challenges being faced by SEPTA and the School District of Philadelphia.
Lawmakers mourn Lindsey Graham ahead of his funeral at Washington National Cathedral
The ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda kicks off two days of mourning for Graham, who died at 71 after three decades in Congress, including more than 23 years in the…