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As summer begins its final descent, Americans are packing their bags—and their trunks—for the long Labor Day weekend, set to run from August 29 through September 1. With air travel, road trips, and spontaneous getaways on the rise, travelers have more options—and more information—than ever to help navigate the chaos. This year brings a notable […]
For more than two decades, Reggie Carroll brought rooms to life with laughter. But on the evening of August 20, that voice was tragically silenced. Carroll, a beloved stand-up comedian known for his energy and quick wit, was shot and killed at a home in Southaven. He was 52. The incident, now under investigation, took […]
Reality TV star Karen Huger will walk out of Montgomery County Correctional Facility on September 2, after serving approximately six months of her one-year jail term, following good behavior and prison credits. Huger entered custody in late February after a judge sentenced her to two years behind bars—with one year suspended—for a March 2024 DUI crash […]
What began as a whirlwind romance between pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce has reached a new milestone. The couple announced their engagement Monday evening with a joint Instagram post that quickly sent fans—and the internet—into a frenzy. The news wasn’t delivered with the kind of spectacle some may have expected from […]
Villanova University went into lockdown this weekend after multiple false shooter calls triggered a massive law enforcement response and widespread panic on campus. The incident began Saturday evening when several 911 calls reported an active shooter inside a residence hall. Radnor Township Police and university public safety officers rushed to the scene. Officers swept several […]
An American Airlines flight that departed Philadelphia International Airport this weekend was forced to make an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport after the crew reported a mechanical issue midair. Flight 2137, bound for Orlando, took off from Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon with more than 150 passengers on board. Roughly 45 minutes into the […]
Just hours before Philadelphia’s new school year was set to begin, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) and the School District of Philadelphia struck a tentative three-year contract agreement, averting the threat of a strike and ensuring classrooms open on time. Union leaders hailed the agreement as a major victory for educators. “This pact ensures […]
Philadelphia’s public school students are feeling the ripple effects of service cuts at SEPTA, the city’s transit authority, as reduced routes and fewer drivers place new burdens on families and school districts. For many students, particularly those who rely on buses and subways to reach classrooms across the city, the changes have added layers of […]
In a fight few expected and many are already questioning, social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul will step into the ring against undefeated WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis on November 14 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The bout, announced Wednesday, will stream live on Netflix. The announcement sent shockwaves through the boxing world. Paul, […]
After years of criticism over soaring drug prices, pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has taken a dramatic step: it slashed the monthly price of Ozempic from around $1,000 to $499 for uninsured and cash-paying patients in the United States. The new price, which went into effect this week, is available through the company’s direct-to-consumer NovoCare pharmacy […]
Music industry mogul Antonio “L.A.” Reid will represent himself in court after his legal team officially withdrew from a high-profile civil lawsuit. Judge Jeannette A. Vargas approved the attorneys’ withdrawal this week, following months of unpaid legal fees. Reid, who owns a multimillion-dollar Bel-Air property that has remained unsold despite price cuts, has not hired […]
Philadelphia residents are bracing for sweeping service cuts from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). SEPTA is currently the sixth largest public transportation service in the United States. At the same time, the city is moving forward with efforts to expand parking availability, a development some critics say runs counter to the city’s climate and […]
