The Latest Breaking News from Philadelphia

Gov. Josh Shapiro expects John Fetterman to ‘come back stronger than ever’ after hospitalization for clinical depression

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro expressed confidence this week in Sen. John Fetterman’s return to the U.S. Senate and said he wouldn’t entertain outside pressures for him to resign after his second hospitalization this month.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 23, 2023

Joel Embiid’s MVP push, starting lineup among Sixers storylines to watch down NBA’s stretch run

PHILADELPHIA — The All-Star break is incorrectly billed as the NBA season’s midway point, given that the 76ers have only 25 regular-season games remaining before a crucial playoff run.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 22, 2023

NFL 2023 salary cap: Eagles have most dead money, champion Chiefs least

Take a look at the dead money against the NFL salary cap. The Philadelphia Eagles have the most while the Kansas City Chiefs have the least.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 22, 2023

Suspect in fatal shooting of Temple University officer was arrested thanks to capture of two teens

Authorities in Philadelphia say the quick apprehension of two youths after a Temple University police officer was fatally shot led to the arrest of a suspect just hours later

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

The average work-from-home savings in America's top 12 cities

In New York City, workers are spending nearly $5,000 less per year on expenses near the office. In Philadelphia, that looks like $2,100.

Fortune · Feb 21, 2023

Philadelphia Eagles superstar makes Jalen Hurts demand after Super Bowl LVII loss

A.J. Brown enjoyed the best year of his career during his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles - and the wide receiver has urged the organisation to pay quarterback Jalen Hurts

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

Police: Capture of 2 teens led to arrest after officer slain

Authorities in Philadelphia say the quick apprehension of two youths after a Temple University police officer was fatally shot led to the arrest of a suspect just hours later

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Why did Kurt Vile’s record label send him a vegan cheesesteak sculpture?

PHILADELPHIA — Kurt Vile is the face of Philadelphia indie-rock, from his “Wakin on a Pretty Daze” mural in Fishtown to the sense of place that runs through Philly-proud songs like “Loading Zones” and “Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone).”

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 21, 2023

The Roots Picnic is back, expands to 3 days

PHILADELPHIA — The Roots Picnic will return to the Mann Center on June 3 and 4 with headlining sets by Diddy with the Roots, Ms. Lauryn Hill performing her album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" and Philadelphia rapper Lil Uzi Vert.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 21, 2023

Off-duty FBI agent shoots and kills dog that attacked her pet during walk

People that witnessed the scene stood in shock when the off-duty FBI agent pulled her gun and shot at a stranger's dog in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square on Monday night

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023