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Three Women Found Dead in South Philadelphia in Suspected Murder-Suicide, Police Say Three women were found dead Monday evening inside a South Philadelphia home in what police are preliminarily investigating as a double murder-suicide, authorities said. Police said officers responded around 5:38 p.m. to the 2800 block of South 10th Street, where they discovered three […]

Man Critically Wounded After Shooting Outside West Philadelphia Convenience Store A 26-year-old man was rushed to the hospital in extremely critical condition after being shot outside a West Philadelphia convenience store early Tuesday, according to police. Investigators said the shooting happened around 1:57 a.m. near 61st and Vine streets, shortly after the man left the […]

Philly homeowners face rising property assessments, but have options to appeal or seek tax relief.

Eagles Star DeVonta Smith Marries Mya Danielle in Elegant Disney World Wedding Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is married, announcing that he wed Mya Danielle on June 13 in a black-and-white ceremony at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The wedding brought together family, close friends and a […]

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Workers Walk Off Job as Labor Fight Reaches High-Stakes Summer Season Workers at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown have gone on strike, escalating a labor dispute at a pivotal moment for the city’s hospitality industry as Philadelphia prepares for a surge of major events and international visitors. The employees, represented by UNITE HERE […]

Skeet Carter Talks Three NEW Projects Coming to BET! North Philly’s own Skeet Carter is taking BET by storm with three projects! From ‘Lot Patrol’ and ‘ComicView’ to ‘Cheers to That,’ he shares his journey from barber to rising comedy star, his relatable humor, and behind-the-scenes stories, including his unforgettable stories, including a BET Awards […]

Workers at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown walked off the job Sunday, June 21, as hotel employees pushed for higher wages, stronger benefits, and improved working conditions during a major tourism period for the city. Members of UNITE HERE Local 274 began picketing outside the Center City hotel after contract negotiations failed to produce an agreement. […]

DOJ Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into Philadelphia Police Gun Permit Revocations The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the Philadelphia Police Department over allegations that it has been improperly revoking permits for residents to legally carry firearms, according to a Justice Department announcement released Tuesday. At the center of the probe is […]

Storm Threat Looms Over France-Iraq Match in Philadelphia as FIFA Readies Delay Plans Philadelphia’s latest World Cup spotlight could come with a weather warning. Severe thunderstorms are expected to move into the region Monday evening, raising the possibility of delays or interruptions for the France-Iraq match at Lincoln Financial Field, according to local forecasts and […]

Philly's World Cup fever hits a roar as Fan Fest crowds shatter expectations, showcasing city's global soccer passion.

Afro B’s ‘Mapouka’: Explaining the Dance & New Afrobeats Wave Afro B discusses the cultural roots and global promotion of his new single ‘Mapouka,’ meaning twerking, originally a celebration of womanhood in Ivory Coast. He talks about his journey since the global hit ‘Joana,’ the evolution of Afrobeats, and his diverse musical influences. #Afrobeats #Mapouka […]

More Than 2,400 Parking Tickets Flood Lemon Hill During FIFA Fan Fest’s Opening Weekend Philadelphia’s FIFA Fan Fest drew massive crowds in its opening days — and just as much scrutiny over parking enforcement. According to the Philadelphia Parking Authority, officers issued 2,497 illegal parking tickets across the Lemon Hill enforcement zone during the event’s first weekend. […]