Philly News Digest

Recent Shooting Incidents

• 🔥 Kensington Shooting: A man was shot four times while spray painting his car along East Monmouth Street in...

Key Democratic push against federal Medicaid changes:

• 300,000 Pennsylvanians face coverage loss from work requirements and cuts, out of 2.9M...

• Greater Philadelphia Growth Partnership launches with $5.4M from corporate/philanthropic funds to create family-sustaining opportunity jobs.
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Key details on the North Philly officer shooting:

• Philadelphia Highway Patrol officer shot in the leg while searching suspect after traffic stop.
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Philly DA's gang violence investigation unit could shutter if City Council fails to provide recurring funds, threatening key public safety efforts in the city.

A man was shot dead inside a bar along Stenton Avenue in East Mount Airy after an argument turned deadly on Monday. Local officials confirm the tragic incident.

Philly's Spruce Hill May Fair promises to be larger and livelier than ever on May 9 in Clark Park. Family fun awaits:

• Live music from Mad Beatz...

Key revenue options for schools and services: raise taxes on current base or expand the tax base.

• Philly's high business taxes deter companies;...

Early Tuesday, a man was shot four times while spray painting his car along East Monmouth Street in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, police say.

Crime and Public Safety Incidents

• North Philly Home Invasion Shooting: A woman was shot and killed by a homeowner after allegedly breaking into...

A viral TikTok exposes Philly's education woes:

• High-achieving senior at Preparatory Charter High School in South Philadelphia holds up basic...

Crowbar-wielding thieves smashed at least 10 vehicles overnight in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood near North 15th and Parish streets, leaving...

Police confirm self-defense: Woman shot dead by homeowner during North Philly break-in attempt.

• Details from Inspector D.F. Pace: Intruder tried...

• Easy requests: Philly residents can now use an online portal to get Alleygators team clearing trash and vegetation from alleys.
• For tough spots:...

• Fundy Volume III draws 187 to Rittenhouse, raises $9,400 for immigrant rights via pay-what-you-can drinks, raffles.
• Born from 2025 ACT UP book...

Major infrastructure boost for EV adoption: Brooklyn startup it's electric partners with the city for up to 1,000 Level 2 curbside chargers across...

Federal Medicaid overhaul threatens coverage for up to 90,000 low-income adults in Philly starting Jan. 1 via 80-hour work/volunteer rules and...

Love Your Park Week (May 9-17) celebrates Philly's parks with 100+ volunteer projects and dozens of free activities for all ages.

• May 9 highlights:...

Urgent for Philly landlords:

• City Council passed Safe Healthy Homes Act introducing new compliance obligations
• Comes with severe penalties for violations
• Prepare now to stay compliant

Urgent call for tips in Southwest Philly double shooting: 20-year-old Miguel Quinones-Barreto from Haddonfield, NJ, killed; 25-year-old man wounded in...