Philadelphia Department of Revenue warns of a rise in phishing texts scamming residents with fake refund promises and advises against sharing banking details.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker of Philadelphia is attending a ribbon-cutting for the new Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab and signing an ordinance on illegal gun purchases.
Pennsylvania officials emphasize school bus safety and address driver shortages as the new school year approaches, highlighting the need for road safety and equitable access to education through reliable transportation.
Caseem Wongus threw the first pitch at a Phillies game, honored for saving a boy in a fatal jet crash. He's inspired to become a firefighter and was celebrated along with others affected by the tragedy.
Philadelphia and SEPTA plan to restore school transportation services, reallocating funds from the "One Philly 2.0" FY26 Budget to resume priority routes for students starting September 2 despite the state budget impasse.
A man in a wheelchair panhandling near Philadelphia's 30th Street Station was struck and killed by a Peter Pan bus; police are investigating the incident.