SEPTA is adding express trips on the Broad Street Line before AC/DC plays Lincoln Financial Field and Weezer plays Xfinity Mobile Arena. Trains leave every 10 minutes between 6:10 p.m. and 7 p.m., and riders should go to NRG Station after the shows. Riders heading to either venue can plan around the added service and NRG Station.
Police are investigating two suspected arson fires that happened days apart on Williams Avenue in the Cedarbrook neighborhood. One incident involved a woman igniting a can, and the other involved a burning bottle thrown at a parking bollard. Nearby residents say they are concerned, and both investigations remain open.
The Phillies clinched a playoff spot ahead of Tuesday's game against the Braves, while the Eagles faced the Bears on Monday night. The 76ers held media day with players Maxey, Edwards, Walker and Bona, following the addition of LeBron James. The Union is also riding an unbeaten streak, giving local fans several teams to follow.
The Cityside Pumpkin Patch returns to Liberty Point on the Delaware River waterfront this fall. It runs from Oct. 3 through Nov. 1 with more than 10,000 locally sourced pumpkins, a Pumpkin Smashing Zone and carnival games. The limited-time event gives residents a seasonal outing on the waterfront for about a month.
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Protesters gathered during a reception at the National Constitution Center, pushing Drexel University to accept funding from the William Penn Foundation. The museum at the Academy of Natural Sciences closed Sunday, but activists are continuing their efforts. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Mayor Cherelle Parker have backed preserving the academy.
The Philadelphia Eagles and American Heart Association teamed up to teach Olney High School football players about responding to a cardiac emergency. Students learned hands-only CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). The visit also included a $10,000 donation from the organization.
The Philadelphia region can expect another good afternoon for outdoor activities without needing an umbrella. Temperatures are forecast to climb, reaching the upper 80s around Philadelphia on Friday. Saturday looks better than Sunday for weekend outdoor plans due to cooler and drier conditions.
A large sinkhole on Fanshawe Street in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia has caused disruption and safety worries for residents. The issue, which began in March, is related to a private contractor's work on a sewer system defect. Plumbing work is expected to continue into next week.
A hay-made, green-painted Phillies Phanatic lookalike outside a South Philadelphia grocery store has sparked conversation online. Shoppers offered varied opinions on the figure's unusual proportions and construction. The display was designed by Four Seasons Produce, not Sprouts itself.
Police in Bucks County are investigating vandalism that occurred over the weekend at a country club. Sections of the turf were destroyed after vandals carved racial slurs and swastikas into it. Anyone with information is asked to call the Yardley Borough Police Department.
According to men who have been in the same unit as Sean "Diddy" Combs at Fort Dix federal prison, he lives a privileged life. Sources detailed services like massages and cooking special meals for him while he serves time for prostitution-related offenses.
Firefighters responded to a house fire at the 3300 block of West 3rd Street in Trainer, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday night. At least three firetrucks were present as crews worked on the scene. The response reportedly shut down surrounding roads, and no word was available regarding the cause or injuries.
A man named Wilson Roberts was taken into custody after allegedly pointing a gun at his coworkers and subsequently attacking police officers during an arrest attempt. Officers responded to an office building on Northbrook Drive in Bensalem. Roberts is now being held at the Bucks County Correctional Facility.
Police reported that a man was shot and killed in Allentown near 600 block of Gordon Street around 6:53 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Officers found the unidentified man with multiple gunshot wounds at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to call the Allentown Police Department.
Residents in Philadelphia's Mayfair neighborhood are worried about a massive sinkhole that has grown over the last six months. The hole, which started smaller in March, is surrounded by barricades. The Philadelphia Water Department stated the issue involves a private sewer line and expects plumbing work to continue next week.
A man has been taken into custody after a woman was discovered deceased with severe blunt force trauma to her head at her North Philadelphia home. Melvin Rivera, 46, was arrested on Saturday, Sept. 26, following the discovery of Maria Pagan, 48, on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. Rivera faces a murder charge and was denied bail.
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