Landmark Ritz Five movie theater is open again
The movie theater failed a city inspection in March and another in August. It was ordered to close on Aug. 25.
Philadelphia Family Court judge who faced domestic violence charges earlier this year has resigned
Prosecutors withdrew all charges against Michael Fanning for the March assault of his wife and adult daughter after the women did not wish to proceed with the case.
Four cases of West Nile virus were confirmed in Philly, city officials say
West Nile virus is a neurologic infection that can result in fever and flu-like symptoms.
Lieutenant governor of New Jersey reportedly under internal investigation
The New Jersey Globe news outlet reported on Friday that Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s administration called on Christopher Porrino, a former New Jersey attorney general, to conduct the investigation.
After the Eagles cut Uar Bernard, a Delco bar threw a surprise party to help lift his spirits
“There’s been times where them being in the playoffs have kept the electricity on in my place,” Dolan's Bar owner PJ Dolan said of the decision to do something special…
Known Ohio State fan LeBron James lends his voice for his Buckeyes’ football hype video
James, who signed with the Sixers over the summer, voiced the video, which was themed around "For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Metallica. A Sixers reference? Who knows.
Ariana Andonian leaving the Blue Coats to become Los Angeles Sparks general manager
The job will bring Andonian, a Los Angeles native who grew up a Lakers and Kobe Bryant fan, closer to home.
A 6-week-old Amish baby died from measles in Pennsylvania, local coroner confirms, as feud between Shapiro and RFK Jr. continues over the deaths
It is the second reported Amish infant to die related to the measles and kickstarted a hostile battle between Gov. Josh Shapiro and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over…
Daughter of prominent Philadelphia family sues billionaire ex-boyfriend for $400 million
Oona Sperr, the daughter of the Please Touch Museum founder and a Rittenhouse Square architect, says oil tycoon Sid Bass broke his promise to support her financially after he met…
A Philly man who was serving life in prison for murder will be released after yearslong legal appeal
Rasheem Hall has long maintained his innocence in the 2007 fatal shooting of Ronald Kennel in North Philadelphia. After years of appeals, he is expected to be released on Friday.