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08/05/2025

Philadelphia police are searching for a man they say sexually assaulted five women over the past two weeks near Center City.

Police released images of the man Monday night and say they are looking to see if he’s tied to any other recent incidents.

Police believe the same man is responsible for all five assaults, based on the description and how close the alleged assaults happened to each other.

08/05/2025

The owners of the cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge last year are suing the company that built the vessel.

The lawsuit filed in federal court in Pennsylvania alleges negligence in the design of a critical switchboard on the ship.

The lawsuit filed in federal court in Pennsylvania last week alleges negligence in the design of a critical switchboard on the ship.

08/04/2025

An executive order has prompted a review of Independence National Historical Park exhibits.

Local tour guides say it threatens a truthful accounting of American history.

An executive order triggered a review of some national park exhibits in Philly. Private tour guides say the history under threat is vital, not inappropriate.

08/04/2025

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said Monday he will not join President Trump’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, despite reports of the Super Bowl winner being included.

The Eagles running back said he was “shocked” by the president’s offer and declined it to focus on the upcoming season.

08/04/2025

New Jersey has reached a $2 billion agreement with DuPont and other companies to settle claims they contaminated the state with toxic PFAS and other chemicals from four industrial sites.

The settlement resolves lawsuits pertaining to toxic chemical contamination at four industrial sites.

08/04/2025

A construction project is expected to cause major disruptions in Philadelphia’s Old City section.

Westbound lanes of Market Street in Old City are closing to traffic Monday and will remain closed until mid-November.

08/04/2025

Cancer survivorship programs and clinics can help patients figure out what long-term recovery might look like and address the physical and mental effects of treatment.

08/04/2025

Philly’s years-long teacher shortage has continued to escalate, according to a recent report.

The city, in particular, has been relying on emergency permits to fill these gaps.

Research shows Philadelphia’s schools don’t have enough certified teachers. Experts say there are solutions, but the issue is complicated.

08/04/2025

TODAY at NOON: With the AI boom, tech companies are rushing to build data centers to power their supercomputers - incl. in our region.

A few weeks ago, Pres. Trump was in Pa. to highlight a $90 million AI investment in the commonwealth.

What concerns do you have about AI data centers?

With the artificial intelligenceI boom, tech companies are rushing to build data centers to power their super computers. And they are coming to our region. A...

08/04/2025

Only 20% of high school graduates are prepared for college-level STEM courses, data shows.

At Drexel's summer academy, students are exposed to laboratory and research skills through interactive learning.

The four-week program provides interactive learning about the frontiers of biomedical research.

08/04/2025

Clinicians are working with Delaware police to steer people with drug and mental health issues into treatment.

“There’s clearly a need," said Joanna Champney. “And demand for it is growing.”

The overarching mission is to remove people in peril from the revolving door of the criminal justice system and possible incarceration.

08/04/2025

Q***r, trans and nonbinary immigrants fleeing persecution face unique hurdles.

In West Philly, Asylum Pride House is trying to meet increased demand for legal resources and social support.

Q***r, trans and nonbinary immigrants fleeing persecution face unique hurdles. Asylum Pride House is trying to meet increased demand for legal resources and social support.