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Federal and Pennsylvania officials charged 19 defendants after investigators uncovered several home healthcare fraud schemes that allegedly stole more than $4 million from Medicare and Medicaid programs. Prosecutors said the defendants billed government healthcare programs for services they never provided and used false records to support fraudulent claims. Authorities announced the charges as part of […]

Federal officials continue to investigate a cyberattack that targeted two water systems in New Jersey and several others across the United States. Authorities reported that hackers attempted to disrupt the technology that helps water utilities monitor and manage their operations. Officials said the attacks affected water systems in at least seven states and prompted a […]

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against six people after investigators alleged that a music group evolved into a criminal enterprise that targeted dozens of victims through identity theft and financial fraud. Prosecutors identified the group as “All Money Counts” and claimed its members abandoned their musical ambitions in favor of organized criminal activity. […]

Philadelphia to Host LeBron James Look-Alike Contest in Rittenhouse Square This Halloween Fans of LeBron James are being invited to gather at Rittenhouse Square Park on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. for a LeBron James Look-Alike Contest, a lighthearted community event designed to celebrate the start of the NBA season and the basketball icon’s […]

Kevin Durant Says 2026 Sixers Are Better Than His 2017 Warriors A debate over NBA superteams has reignited after Kevin Durant suggested the revamped Philadelphia 76ers are a more talented team on paper than the 2017 Warriors dynasty. Durant sparked the conversation by comparing the 76ers’ star-studded lineup—featuring LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and […]

Human Remains Found in Northeast Philadelphia Wooded Area, Investigation Underway Philadelphia police are investigating after skeletal human remains were discovered in a wooded section of Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday evening, prompting an active investigation by homicide detectives and the Medical Examiner’s Office. According to authorities, officers responded around 7 p.m. to the 12000 block of Knights […]

Immigrant held at New Jersey ICE facility dies U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed that Edwin López-Cornejo, a 41-year-old man from El Salvador, died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency while in custody at Delaney Hall. The cause of death remains under investigation. Medical Emergency Under Investigation According to ICE, detention staff responded after […]

Philadelphia Health Officials Urge Caution as Cyclospora Outbreak Raises Concerns About Lettuce As a nationwide outbreak of the intestinal parasite Cyclospora continues to grow, Philadelphia health officials and local grocery stores are reassuring shoppers while urging them to stay informed about recalled produce. More than 4,100 confirmed cases of cyclospora have been reported across the […]

Phillies Land Luis Arráez Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline Philadelphia’s newest star has officially landed. Less than 24 hours after the Phillies acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arráez at the MLB trade deadline, the National League’s leading hitter arrived in Philadelphia, where he was greeted with excitement as he prepares to join a club firmly […]

LeBron James’ arrival in Philadelphia has officially made its mark on the city’s walls. Just days after the future Hall of Famer’s blockbuster move to the Philadelphia 76ers, the first mural celebrating James in a Sixers uniform has appeared in the city, becoming another symbol of the excitement surrounding one of the biggest acquisitions in […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Representative Jim Lucas says a mass deportation rally Saturday turned into a secretive mess before it even started. Save Heritage Indiana organized the event, originally telling people to gather in Fishers. Lucas says he and his wife received an email to show up in the small town of Colfax instead. “There […]

NJ's 'Skip the Stuff' law requires customers to request single-use items, reducing waste and promoting sustainable dining.