A nonfunctioning grenade was thrown into a Hunting Park home. The bomb squad safely removed it.
The inert device was thrown into the West Courtland Street home. No one was injured, and the police secured the grenade.
Mayor Parker’s former DEI chief sues the city for discrimination in tell-all lawsuit
Brandee Anderson claims she was fired as part of a coordinated effort to “suppress” diversity work and came as a Parker administration official made derisive comments about other DEI leaders.
American Airlines says technology outage temporarily halted flights
The airline said flights have begun to resume after a temporary ground stop was put in place.
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.
FDR Park launches information desk at new Welcome Center
The Welcome Center will eventually feature a handful of food vendors, but the city’s Parks and Recreation Department has no timeline for that yet.
A 29-year-old woman killed by driver after exiting a rideshare in Eastwick section
Talyia Bernice Nesmith, 29, of Philadelphia, was struck and killed by a black Dodge SRT in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday morning.
Jewish America 250 looks back on centuries of Jewish contributions to the U.S.
Hundreds celebrated 250 years of Jewish impact on America at Philadelphia's oldest synagogue Sunday.
Once forgotten, Franklin Square is celebrating 20 years as a revitalized hub for Philly’s families and fun
This July marks 20 years since Franklin Square underwent a dramatic transformation, from a dusty and dim outpost to a destination for Philadelphia's families and tourists.
Bike and pedestrian advocates rally for a safer Market Street in University City
Two pedestrians were killed in hit-and-run crashes a week apart near the rally site at 34th and Market Streets last year.