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Pennsylvania Begins Ticketing Drivers Under Paul Miller’s Law Pennsylvania drivers can now be cited for holding and using a cell phone behind the wheel, as the warning period under Paul Miller’s Law has ended and full enforcement is now underway. Beginning June 5, police across the state can issue a $50 fine, plus court costs and fees, to […]
SEPTA Transit Police Warn of Possible Summer Strike as Contract Talks Stall A contract standoff between SEPTA and its transit police union is raising the possibility of a strike during one of Philadelphia’s busiest stretches of the year, including the World Cup and other major summer events. The Fraternal Order of Transit Police Lodge 109 […]
52 Philadelphia Schools to Go Virtual as Heat Wave Forces Closures The School District of Philadelphia will shift 52 schools to virtual learning Friday as extreme heat bears down on the region, underscoring the district’s continuing struggle with aging buildings and inadequate cooling systems. District officials said the affected schools do not have sufficient air conditioning to […]
Prom season has transformed into a major event in Philadelphia, with many families spending thousands of dollars on elaborate send-off celebrations that take place before students even arrive at the dance. Parents and teens across the region say the growing trend reflects pride, achievement, and a desire to create lasting memories. For some families, prom […]
Nick Castellanos Cut Again as Padres Move On Before Phillies Reunion Nick Castellanos’ latest stop in the majors may already be over. The Padres designated the former Phillies outfielder for assignment on Wednesday, cutting ties with the 34-year-old just months after San Diego signed him and one day before he might have appeared against his […]
Philadelphia Car Salesman Sentenced in $2.5 Million Wheelchair Van Fraud Scheme A Philadelphia used car salesman has been sentenced to prison after federal authorities said he stole more than $2.5 million from customers seeking wheelchair-accessible vehicles, many of whom never received the vans they paid for. Edward Scott Rock, 50, of Philadelphia, was sentenced to 41 […]
Pennsylvania Moves Toward Statewide Bell-to-Bell School Cell Phone Ban Pennsylvania lawmakers are moving closer to a statewide ban on student cell phone use during the school day, as both the House and Senate advanced legislation backed by broad bipartisan support and renewed pressure from Gov. Josh Shapiro. The proposal would require public schools to enforce […]
SEPTA Launches First Real-Time Bus Arrival Screen in South Philadelphia SEPTA has installed its first digital real-time arrival display at a bus stop in South Philadelphia, marking the start of a pilot program aimed at giving riders live service information directly from the bus stop. RELATED: SEPTA Tests Bulletproof Glass Enclosures to Protect Bus Drivers […]
SEPTA Expands Service Plan for Philadelphia’s 2026 World Cup Crowds SEPTA says it will add extra train service during next year’s FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, rolling out a transit plan aimed at handling surges tied to both match days at Lincoln Financial Field and the Fan Festival at Lemon Hill. According to the agency’s […]
Woman Removed From Dauphin County Casino After Winning Jackpot While on Lifetime Ban A 69-year-old New Jersey woman was removed from Hollywood Casino in Dauphin County after authorities said she won a slot machine jackpot while on Pennsylvania’s lifetime self-exclusion list for gambling. State police said the woman, from Asbury, New Jersey, had voluntarily placed […]
Movies on the Mall Returns With Expanded 2026 Lineup at Independence Mall Philadelphia’s Movies on the Mall series is returning this year with an expanded five-night schedule, giving residents and visitors more chances to gather outdoors in the Historic District for free family-friendly screenings tied to the themes and history of Independence National Historical Park. For the […]
Mitchell & Ness Opens New Center City Flagship Store Mitchell & Ness is expanding its footprint in its hometown with the opening of a new three-story flagship store in Center City, a move that places one of Philadelphia’s most recognizable sportswear brands in the middle of what is shaping up to be a major stretch […]