Local news for Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.https://phillymetroherald.com/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/don-t-panic-over-eagles-rookie-tight-end-eli-stowers-here-s-where-he-can-improve/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/don-t-panic-over-eagles-rookie-tight-end-eli-stowers-here-s-where-he-can-improve/Stowers, a second-round pick from Vanderbilt, has been quiet in training camp, but comparisons with other non-first-round tight ends suggest his breakout could be years away.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/lebron-james-could-live-in-new-york-while-playing-in-philly-wilt-chamberlain-did/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/lebron-james-could-live-in-new-york-while-playing-in-philly-wilt-chamberlain-did/As reports float the idea of LeBron James living in New York while playing for the Sixers, friends of Wilt Chamberlain recall how the Hall of Famer commuted by fast car in the 1960s.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/da-withdraws-all-charges-against-family-court-judge-accused-of-attacking-his-wif/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/da-withdraws-all-charges-against-family-court-judge-accused-of-attacking-his-wif/The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office withdrew the case against Common Pleas Judge Michael Fanning, citing the women's wishes, a lack of injuries and documentation of 'extensive mitigation.'Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/eagles-newcomers-26-cole-payton-could-bring-interesting-new-dimension-to-quarter/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/eagles-newcomers-26-cole-payton-could-bring-interesting-new-dimension-to-quarter/With training camp set to open July 28, the Eagles' rookie from North Dakota State and a Washington State safety recovering from injury are among the team's new faces.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/gas-prices-top-4-a-gallon-in-philadelphia/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/gas-prices-top-4-a-gallon-in-philadelphia/The national average for regular gasoline has topped $4 for the first time in four years, and Philadelphia prices are running above it as the Strait of Hormuz stays largely closed.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/birdie-club-a-golf-simulator-will-open-next-to-the-new-isgro-pastries-and-angelo/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/birdie-club-a-golf-simulator-will-open-next-to-the-new-isgro-pastries-and-angelo/The five-bay venue, targeted for an October debut, would join a cluster of food and retail projects near Swanson and Wolf Streets.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/philly-courts-warn-of-pa-turnpike-unpaid-toll-text-message-scam/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/philly-courts-warn-of-pa-turnpike-unpaid-toll-text-message-scam/Officials say bogus messages claiming a Pennsylvania Turnpike toll violation are a scam, and that the courts never demand payment by text.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/1-year-after-massive-sps-technologies-fire-montco-commissioners-applaud-its-retu/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/1-year-after-massive-sps-technologies-fire-montco-commissioners-applaud-its-retu/Montgomery County commissioners say the planned return of the Abington aerospace fastener plant is welcome news, though the new facility will employ about half as many people as before.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/delaware-has-470-kids-in-foster-care-as-teens-wait-longest-and-youth-age-out/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/delaware-has-470-kids-in-foster-care-as-teens-wait-longest-and-youth-age-out/State officials and partner agencies say the shortage of foster homes is most severe for teenagers and in Sussex County, leaving many youth to age out of care with limited support.Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/the-rev-carolyn-cavaness-mother-bethel-a-m-e-s-first-female-pastor-reflects-on-h/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/the-rev-carolyn-cavaness-mother-bethel-a-m-e-s-first-female-pastor-reflects-on-h/The Rev. Carolyn Cavaness, appointed in November as the first woman to lead Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church in its 238-year history, describes a transformative first year and her plans for the next.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/this-philly-charter-has-been-roiled-by-upheaval-and-turnover-now-its-renewal-is/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/this-philly-charter-has-been-roiled-by-upheaval-and-turnover-now-its-renewal-is/A Frankford charter school once known for stability has seen dozens of staff changes and sharp test score declines, and its five-year renewal is on hold during a district inspector general review.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/philly-s-matcha-shortage-morning-newsletter/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/philly-s-matcha-shortage-morning-newsletter/Cafes across Philadelphia are coping with little or no matcha, a shortage that owners tie to social-media-fueled demand and a delicate crop.Sat, 06 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/alec-bohm-homers-in-return-from-injured-list-phillies-send-otto-kemp-back-to-tri/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/alec-bohm-homers-in-return-from-injured-list-phillies-send-otto-kemp-back-to-tri/Alec Bohm went deep in his second at-bat after coming off the injured list Sunday, and the Phillies optioned infielder Otto Kemp to make room.Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/drew-mukuba-s-first-pick-six-lifts-the-rookie-back-into-the-eagles-safety-compet/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/drew-mukuba-s-first-pick-six-lifts-the-rookie-back-into-the-eagles-safety-compet/Playing in his first NFL game action, the second-round pick returned an interception 75 yards for a touchdown and recovered a fumble, even as Philadelphia fell 22-13 to Cleveland.Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/for-the-phillies-dick-allen-s-hall-of-fame-journey-became-personal/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/for-the-phillies-dick-allen-s-hall-of-fame-journey-became-personal/Allen, who refused to lobby for Cooperstown before his death in December 2020, was inducted Sunday after a campaign carried by a groundskeeper, an author, a filmmaker, a teammate and the Phillies' owner.Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/dick-allen-s-hall-of-fame-induction-marks-the-end-of-frog-carfagno-s-work-for-hi/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/dick-allen-s-hall-of-fame-induction-marks-the-end-of-frog-carfagno-s-work-for-hi/Mark "Frog" Carfagno, a former Phillies groundskeeper, made the trip to Cooperstown despite poor health to see his friend Dick Allen inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/no-buy-2025-morning-newsletter/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/no-buy-2025-morning-newsletter/As consumer pessimism rises, some Philadelphia-area residents are cutting nonessential spending, and say they are already seeing savings and other benefits.Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/penn-state-s-abdul-carter-a-likely-top-five-nfl-draft-pick-says-philly-is-where/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/penn-state-s-abdul-carter-a-likely-top-five-nfl-draft-pick-says-philly-is-where/Ahead of this week's NFL draft, the La Salle College High School and Penn State standout said his hometown shaped the edge he brings to the field.Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/yes-the-u-s-army-chorus-sang-les-mis-at-the-white-house-governors-ball/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/yes-the-u-s-army-chorus-sang-les-mis-at-the-white-house-governors-ball/A video of the U.S. Army Chorus singing 'Do You Hear the People Sing?' before President Trump and the first lady has drawn millions of views and speculation about why the song was chosen.Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/as-philly-federal-workers-face-a-deadline-to-share-their-accomplishments-the-man/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/as-philly-federal-workers-face-a-deadline-to-share-their-accomplishments-the-man/An email from the Office of Personnel Management asking federal employees to detail their past week's work, with a Monday-night deadline, prompted confusion and scrambling among union leaders in the Philadelphia region.Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/former-planned-parenthood-president-women-s-rights-activist-cecile-richards-has/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/former-planned-parenthood-president-women-s-rights-activist-cecile-richards-has/Richards, the daughter of former Texas Gov. Ann Richards and a leading voice for abortion access, died at home on Monday, her family said.Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/sussex-county-blocks-state-approved-plan-for-medical-marijuana-biz-to-open-store/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/sussex-county-blocks-state-approved-plan-for-medical-marijuana-biz-to-open-store/A Delaware cannabis operator that won state approval for a new store near Frankford was denied by Sussex County under a May ordinance that advocates say effectively bans retail marijuana sales.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/nbc-olympics-tv-and-streaming-schedule-for-friday-aug-9/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/nbc-olympics-tv-and-streaming-schedule-for-friday-aug-9/Friday's Olympic schedule features Sha'Carri Richardson in the 4x100 relay, a U.S. women's basketball semifinal against Australia, and a marquee 400-meter hurdles showdown, with most major events airing on NBC and Peacock.Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/which-big-5-team-has-more-to-prove-in-thursday-s-wbit-quarterfinal-villanova-or/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/which-big-5-team-has-more-to-prove-in-thursday-s-wbit-quarterfinal-villanova-or/Two evenly matched Philadelphia programs face off Thursday night at Finneran Pavilion, with the winner moving on to the first Final Four of the NCAA-owned Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament.Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/sixers-still-waiting-for-joel-embiid-s-injury-diagnosis-and-treatment-coach-nick/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/sixers-still-waiting-for-joel-embiid-s-injury-diagnosis-and-treatment-coach-nick/Coach Nick Nurse said the 76ers have no new information on Joel Embiid's lateral meniscus injury, even as a report claimed the star center has a displaced flap tear.Sat, 03 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/the-supreme-court-says-it-is-adopting-a-code-of-ethics-for-the-first-time/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/the-supreme-court-says-it-is-adopting-a-code-of-ethics-for-the-first-time/All nine justices agreed to a new code that mostly codifies existing practice and leaves compliance to the justices themselves.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/pa-supreme-court-election-results-democrat-daniel-mccaffery-beats-republican-car/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/pa-supreme-court-election-results-democrat-daniel-mccaffery-beats-republican-car/Democrat Daniel McCaffery defeated Republican Carolyn Carluccio in a race that saw record spending and heavy attack advertising, expanding his party's majority on the state's high court.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/a-philly-teen-saw-a-murder-called-911-and-did-15-years-in-prison-now-he-s-exoner/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/a-philly-teen-saw-a-murder-called-911-and-did-15-years-in-prison-now-he-s-exoner/David Sparks, convicted of a 2006 murder he witnessed as a 16-year-old, had his conviction overturned after previously undisclosed police-file evidence pointed to another man as the shooter.Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/flyers-not-panicking-over-power-play-struggles-with-trap-game-against-sharks-cir/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/flyers-not-panicking-over-power-play-struggles-with-trap-game-against-sharks-cir/After a 5-0 loss to the Kings and another empty night with the man advantage, Philadelphia shuffled its units in practice while preparing for a San Jose team that has lost 10 of its first 11 games in regulation.Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/reliever-craig-kimbrel-finalizes-a-one-year-deal-with-the-phillies-but-will-he-b/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/reliever-craig-kimbrel-finalizes-a-one-year-deal-with-the-phillies-but-will-he-b/The 34-year-old, the active saves leader, passed his physical and joins a Philadelphia bullpen whose manager has avoided naming a set closer.Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/famed-pianist-and-pops-legend-peter-nero-has-died-at-89/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/famed-pianist-and-pops-legend-peter-nero-has-died-at-89/The jazz-trained pianist and longtime Philly Pops conductor, who released more than 70 albums, died Thursday of natural causes in Florida.Sun, 09 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/u-s-open-first-round-leader-bets-late-baseball-rallies-highlight-a-week-of-bad-b/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/u-s-open-first-round-leader-bets-late-baseball-rallies-highlight-a-week-of-bad-b/Collapsing baseball leads and a record-setting tie at the U.S. Open cost bettors money or cut into their winnings over the past week.Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/house-of-the-week-a-three-bedroom-contemporary-home-in-pennsport-for-485-000/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/house-of-the-week-a-three-bedroom-contemporary-home-in-pennsport-for-485-000/A theater set designer who bought a dated South Philadelphia house in April 2020 and refurbished it largely herself is now selling the 1,878-square-foot property.Tue, 16 May 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/french-toast-bites-creator-and-her-daughter-appear-on-nbc-s-today-show-for-a-mot/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/french-toast-bites-creator-and-her-daughter-appear-on-nbc-s-today-show-for-a-mot/Charisse McGill of Aldan and her 17-year-old daughter, Madison, appeared in a four-minute pre-Mother's Day segment about their snack company, Lokal Artisan Foods.Fri, 12 May 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/he-faced-food-insecurity-as-a-high-schooler-now-this-philly-native-looks-to-make/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/he-faced-food-insecurity-as-a-high-schooler-now-this-philly-native-looks-to-make/Casey Williams, a former South Philadelphia High School player who once relied on water and push-ups to cope with hunger, has joined the Toronto Argonauts, and his mother Zina plans to follow him with her cowbell.Fri, 12 May 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/for-three-decades-octopus-at-dmitri-s-grabbed-philadelphians-by-the-tentacles/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/for-three-decades-octopus-at-dmitri-s-grabbed-philadelphians-by-the-tentacles/Founded by Dmitri Chimes in 1990, the cash-only, no-reservations BYOB became a neighborhood and industry favorite before closing its original location in late 2019.Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/for-family-of-five-it-s-about-empathy-listening-and-togetherness/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/for-family-of-five-it-s-about-empathy-listening-and-togetherness/Meghan and Jake Wells, who met at a Center City happy hour in 2013, describe how fertility struggles, a pandemic-era birth and job losses shaped their approach to raising three young children.Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/dj-wagner-aaron-bradshaw-and-hannah-hidalgo-reflect-on-mcdonald-s-all-american-e/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/dj-wagner-aaron-bradshaw-and-hannah-hidalgo-reflect-on-mcdonald-s-all-american-e/DJ Wagner, Aaron Bradshaw, Justin Edwards and Hannah Hidalgo each left a mark on the McDonald's All American Games, with the East boys rallying for a 109-106 win over the West.Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/gen-z-is-moving-to-big-cities-including-philly-while-older-generations-flee/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/gen-z-is-moving-to-big-cities-including-philly-while-older-generations-flee/A report based on 2021 census data shows Gen Z gained residents in the country's five largest cities, including Philadelphia, while every other generation lost them.Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/former-eagles-safety-c-j-gardner-johnson-reaches-agreement-with-the-detroit-lion/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/former-eagles-safety-c-j-gardner-johnson-reaches-agreement-with-the-detroit-lion/After one standout season in Philadelphia, the 25-year-old safety has agreed to a prove-it contract with Detroit, adding to the defensive departures the Eagles must now absorb.Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/phillies-have-trademarked-bedlam-at-the-bank/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/phillies-have-trademarked-bedlam-at-the-bank/The Phillies now hold exclusive rights to the phrase announcer Scott Franzke used on Bryce Harper's pennant-clinching home run, and plan to sell licensed merchandise this season.Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/many-americans-wrongly-assume-they-understand-what-normal-blood-pressure-is-and/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/many-americans-wrongly-assume-they-understand-what-normal-blood-pressure-is-and/A study of more than 6,500 Americans found that 64% felt confident they understood blood pressure numbers, but only 39% knew what a normal reading is.Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/opera-philadelphia-announces-o23-festival-and-a-peek-at-its-50th-anniversary-sea/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/opera-philadelphia-announces-o23-festival-and-a-peek-at-its-50th-anniversary-sea/The company announced its 2023-24 lineup, headlined by a Nellie Bly world premiere, Verdi's Simon Boccanegra and a rarely staged Joseph Bologne opera, as it rebuilds audiences after the pandemic.Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/a-family-thought-they-d-rented-a-philly-home-on-airbnb-but-the-owner-never-made/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/a-family-thought-they-d-rented-a-philly-home-on-airbnb-but-the-owner-never-made/A Fitler Square homeowner spent a week trying to get Airbnb to remove a fraudulent listing for her house after a family arrived on Christmas night expecting to stay there.Wed, 04 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/miles-sanders-has-a-career-day-as-the-eagles-battered-o-line-survives-the-drivin/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/miles-sanders-has-a-career-day-as-the-eagles-battered-o-line-survives-the-drivin/Philadelphia improved to 4-0 with a 29-21 comeback win after Miles Sanders carried 27 times for 134 yards and two touchdowns in a soaked Lincoln Financial Field.Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/creating-a-family-celebrating-love/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/creating-a-family-celebrating-love/Cassidy Jemo and Zhané Stones, who met on Bumble last fall, married at a record-sized Wedding Wednesday ceremony in June and began fostering a 9-year-old girl at the end of August.Sun, 02 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/cheesesteak-pastrami-and-pb-j-dumplings-they-re-coming-to-brooklyn-dumpling-shop/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/cheesesteak-pastrami-and-pb-j-dumplings-they-re-coming-to-brooklyn-dumpling-shop/Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a mostly automated takeout concept, will open its first Philadelphia-area locations starting in late 2022, with a South Street shop leading the way.Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/biden-tells-griner-s-wife-he-s-working-to-get-her-home/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/biden-tells-griner-s-wife-he-s-working-to-get-her-home/President Joe Biden spoke with Cherelle Griner on Wednesday, days after the White House received a handwritten letter from the detained WNBA star, who is on trial in Russia.Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/city-council-to-have-hearing-and-vote-on-board-of-ed-nominees-friday/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/city-council-to-have-hearing-and-vote-on-board-of-ed-nominees-friday/Council will hear Mayor Kenney's school board nominees in a virtual Friday session and vote on them at its 11 a.m. meeting, with a revised city budget also on the agenda.Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundjihttps://phillymetroherald.com/article/will-smith-wins-best-actor-oscar-for-king-richard-after-confrontation-with-chris/https://phillymetroherald.com/article/will-smith-wins-best-actor-oscar-for-king-richard-after-confrontation-with-chris/Smith earned his first Academy Award for playing Richard Williams, and opened his acceptance speech by alluding to the confrontation with Chris Rock that had unfolded shortly before.Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMTAever Bundji