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Thousands of Pennsylvania drivers now face another trip to the testing center after a PennDOT investigation uncovered serious problems with road tests conducted in Philadelphia. PennDOT officials told roughly 2,500 drivers that they must retake their driving exams or risk losing their licenses. The agency launched the review after auditors discovered irregularities tied to testing […]
Colman Domingo returned to Temple University this week and delivered a commencement speech that turned the university’s graduation ceremony into one of the city’s biggest cultural moments of the year. The Oscar-nominated actor accepted an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during Temple’s 139th commencement ceremony at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. Domingo also addressed […]
A massive cyberattack targeting the Canvas learning platform has rattled schools and universities across the United States, including the University of Pennsylvania and several institutions in the Philadelphia region. The breach disrupted access to coursework and exposed student information during one of the busiest times of the academic year. Canvas, which operates under parent company […]
Thousands of former Spirit Airlines employees now face an uncertain future after the airline abruptly shut down operations and eliminated jobs across the country. The Florida-based budget carrier ceased operations last week after financial struggles, rising fuel costs and failed bailout efforts pushed the company into collapse. The shutdown left more than 17,000 workers without […]
Comedian Karlous Miller publicly challenged comments from Nick Cannon after Cannon claimed nobody ever gets fired from the hit comedy series Wild ‘N Out. The disagreement started after Cannon appeared on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast and described the show as having an “open door policy.” Cannon said cast members could leave and return […]
An ordinary evening of fishing turned terrifying for one New Jersey family after a beaver attacked an 8-year-old boy at a park in Mahwah. Police said the incident happened Sunday evening at Lake Henry inside the Continental Soldiers Park complex. The child stood near the shoreline and fished with family members when a beaver suddenly […]
Rising fuel prices have pushed millions of Americans to search for new ways to cut costs, and experts now point to loyalty programs, credit card perks, and mobile apps as some of the most effective tools. Gas prices have climbed to their highest levels in four years, with the national average hovering around $4.23 per […]
Delta Air Lines will eliminate complimentary snacks and beverages on hundreds of short-haul flights, marking a significant shift in onboard service that affects travelers across its network. The airline announced that, starting May 19, passengers flying routes shorter than 350 miles will no longer receive any food or drink service in the main cabin. The […]
The modern celebration of Mother’s Day began with a determined woman and a powerful idea rooted in Philadelphia more than a century ago. Anna Jarvis launched the movement to honor mothers after the death of her own mother in 1905. She envisioned a day that encouraged people to recognize the sacrifices and love of their […]
Police in Philadelphia arrested a man they say tore through several neighborhoods before slamming a stolen truck into a playground, alarming residents and prompting a swift response from officers across the city. Investigators say the suspect began his crime spree earlier in the day, targeting multiple districts and committing a string of offenses that included […]
The 2026 Met Gala ignited sharp criticism from prominent voices in entertainment, as debate over billionaire influence took center stage at one of fashion’s biggest nights. Civil rights leader Al Sharpton and actress Taraji P. Henson both voiced strong reactions after news broke that Jeff Bezos helped sponsor the high-profile event. Organizers named Bezos and […]
Drivers across the Philadelphia region are paying sharply higher prices at the pump this week, as fuel costs continue climbing with no immediate relief in sight. According to the American Automobile Association, the average price for a gallon of gas in the Philadelphia area reached about $4.58 on Tuesday morning. That figure marks an overnight […]