Philadelphia

LIFESTYLE 5 hours ago

On this day in history, March 30, 1858, American visionary Hymen Lipman patents pencil with eraser

The pencil eraser was patented in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Hymen Lipman, a Jewish immigrant from Kingston, Jamiaca, on this day in history, March 30, 1858.

Atlanta Braves 7 hours ago

Braves manager Brian Snitker's family skips opening day trip to Philadelphia due to 'hostile crowd'

Philadelphia might be the City of Brotherly Love, but Braves skipper Brian Snitker made sure his family and some friends weren't inside the Phillies' ballpark for opening day.

2020 Presidential Election 21 hours ago

Mail-in ballots must have dates on envelopes, Pennsylvania appeals court rules

A Pennsylvania court has ruled that mail-in ballots must have accurate dates on envelopes, a ruling that will have a significant impact on this year's election.

Pennsylvania 3 days ago

Suburban Philadelphia county joins climate change suit against oil industry

Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is joining a lawsuit against the oil industry, alleging companies deliberately misled the public about their role in manmade climate change.

Willie Nelson 3 days ago

Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic: Texas tradition heads to Philadelphia area for the first time

Willie Nelson's iconic Fourth of July Picnic, traditionally held in Texas for its 50-year history, will relocate to the Philadelphia area this year, officials say.

Philadelphia 4 days ago

Philadelphia prison chief to leave job after string of inmate deaths and escapes

Blanche Carney, chief of the Philadelphia Department of Prisons, announced Monday that she will be retiring April 5; this follows a 'series of inmate deaths and escapes.'

Philadelphia 5 days ago

Pennsylvania inmate who escaped prison nearly 4 months ago captured leaving Philadelphia Planet Fitness

Isaiah Tilghman, 33, was captured Friday outside a Plant Fitness in Philadelphia after escaping from the Blair County Prison on Dec. 3.

Airlines March 23

Florida man calls American Airlines passengers 'blue-eyed white devils,' threatens to 'take this plane down'

A passenger on an American Airlines flight was arrested after he called fellow passengers "blue-eyed white devils" and threatened to "take this plane down."

CRIME March 22

77-year-old Philadelphia man released after serving decades in prison for a murder he says he did not commit

A Philadelphia resident who was released after 44 years in prison could face another trial for a 1976 murder that he firmly claims he did not commit.

Pennsylvania March 22

Pennsylvania police department lowers physical fitness standards in effort to boost recruitment numbers

The Philadelphia Police Department is facing a shortage of officers, prompting them to reconsider recruitment strategies. They lowered physical fitness requirements for entry.