Minneapolis is reeling after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, by a Border Patrol agent during a federal immigration operation on Saturday morning. The incident, which occurred in the city’s Whittier neighborhood, has ignited protests and calls for accountability from both local officials and community members. According to the Department of […]
Former NFL defensive lineman Kevin Johnson, 55, was found dead on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at a homeless encampment in the Willowbrook area of Los Angeles, California. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of an unconscious man on the 1300 block of East 120th Street just before 8 a.m. […]
JUST ANNOUNCED! Summer Walker is coming to Philly on June 5th!
New Jersey has enacted the most stringent e-bike regulations in the United States, requiring all e-bike owners and operators to obtain a license, register their bikes, and secure insurance. Signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on January 19, 2026, the legislation applies to all e-bike classes, including low-speed Class 1 models. While definitions can […]
Philadelphia is bracing for a significant snowstorm this weekend, prompting city officials to take proactive measures to ensure public safety. Mayor Cherelle Parker announced that a snow emergency will begin at 9 p.m. on Saturday, urging residents to move vehicles off snow emergency routes to facilitate snow removal efforts. The storm is expected to bring […]
The City of Philadelphia has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration following the removal of a slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park. The exhibit, located at the President’s House Site, commemorated the lives of nine enslaved individuals who served under President George Washington. The city is seeking a preliminary injunction to restore […]
Philadelphia is gearing up for a significant snowstorm, and the city has designated 110 miles of snow emergency routes to ensure snow plows can operate efficiently. RELATED: For a Full List of Tri-State Official Warming Centers [CLICK HERE] Residents are reminded that when an emergency is declared, parking is prohibited on these routes, and vehicles […]
Philadelphia School District Superintendent Tony B. Watlington has unveiled a bold $2.8 billion Facilities Master Plan that proposes the closure or repurposing of 20 schools across the city. The plan, which aims to modernize the district’s aging infrastructure, includes repurposing 12 properties for district use and transferring eight to the city for workforce housing or […]
The Philadelphia Art Museum is undergoing significant changes as its Chief Marketing Officer, Paul Dien, has announced his resignation, effective February 1, 2026. Dien, who joined the museum in 2023 under the leadership of former director and CEO Sasha Suda, played a pivotal role in the museum’s recent rebranding efforts. The rebrand, which included a […]
The National Park Service has recently dismantled exhibits about slavery at the President’s House in Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia. The president and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered content at national parks that “inappropriately disparage” the U.S. to be reviewed and potentially removed. This “content” highlighted the lives of nine enslaved individuals who worked for […]
Philadelphia’s culinary scene is shining brightly as 13 local chefs and restaurants have been named semifinalists for the prestigious 2026 James Beard Awards. Here’s a closer look at the honorees and their establishments: Outstanding Restaurateur Outstanding Restaurant Emerging Chef Best New Restaurant Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker Outstanding Bar Best New Bar Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic […]