Philly News Digest

Philly DSA-backed Rep. Chris Rabb positions himself as the true progressive in PA-03 congressional race:

• No corporate cash: Only candidate rejecting...

Could $1-a-day contributions spark community wealth in West Philadelphia?

• WPBS Model: West Philadelphia Billionaire Society pools modest daily...

Major disruptions ahead – PennDOT ramps up maintenance across region starting April 6.

• I-95 South Philly: Front St ramp to NB I-95 closed weekdays...

Vibrant spring lineup blends history reimagination with theatre and seasonal revelry.

• Reimagined Declaration exhibit opens April 16: Mural Arts &...

Residents, step up! City Council opened applications for the 15-member Parks and Recreation Commission, advising on Philly's public spaces.

• Why...

3am Chaos: Car speeds into apt on 3000 Germantown Ave, jolting residents awake amid smoke and debris.

-Displacement: 10 people from 3 families...

Economic momentum builds in greater Philly with major loans and developments:

• Greek Real Estate secures $12.3M loan for 81,000-sq-ft industrial...

Philly schools face $300M structural deficit from chronic underfunding and lost COVID funds.

• $225M cuts proposed for 2026-27: Central office trims...

Cold case alert: Philadelphia Police need help solving Edward Glover's shooting death on the 1500 block of N. 18th St., Feb. 16, 2021—just blocks from...

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Morning boosts for Philly commuters and travelers:

• SEPTA's new Regional Rail cars: 24 coaches from Montreal's Exo, funded by $200M state aid, aim...

Philly gears up for the No Kings 3 march and rally with official road closures, parking restrictions, and other details from the Office of Special Events. Residents: check the latest press release dated March 24 for traffic impacts.

Family tragedy unfolds in North Philly: A 50-year-old dad was fatally stabbed late Sunday on the 600 block of West Wingohocking Street.

• Brutal...

Philadelphia PD urgently seeks help locating missing endangered 19-year-old Jason Kline-Torres.

• Last seen April 1, 2026 ~3pm on 1300 block of East...

Philly-connected UPenn star Sonia Banker lands a top Carnegie fellowship.

• James C. Gaither Junior Fellow in Democracy, Conflict, Governance—one of...

Philly sports buzzing over a former NFL star's dig at Jalen Hurts:

• In game-planning talk, he said his team targeted the run game only, ignoring the...

Major indictments hit rival gangs—Senders, Close Range Gang, Klapperz (South Philly), and PNB (NW Philly)—linked to 24 crimes including 18 shootings,...

Philly cyclists struggle with sparse bike parking, often locking to signs or illegally to trees.

• Low success rate: Only 36% of 941 rack...

Violent theft rocks Frankford: Woman sprayed mace at two employees after concealing items at 4640 Frankford Ave on April 4 around 3:20 p.m.

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Health scare at local conservative event: Justice Alito, 76, fell ill during Philadelphia Federalist Society dinner, treated for dehydration, and...