The Latest Breaking News from Philadelphia

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy receives Liberty Medal

PHILADELPHIA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, appearing via recorded video, was honored at the National Constitution Center on Monday night as the 2022 recipient of the Liberty Medal.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 8, 2022

John Fetterman’s Pa. Senate campaign is suing to have undated and misdated ballots counted

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s campaign for U.S. Senate has joined the legal fight over whether mail ballots with no date or the incorrect date should be counted in Tuesday’s election.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 7, 2022

Pa. Supreme Court declines to reconsider ruling on ‘incorrectly dated’ mail ballots

PHILADELPHIA — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has rejected a request that it reconsider its definition of what’s considered an “incorrectly dated” mail ballot.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 7, 2022

After shooting in Kensington, some accuse Philadelphia leaders of not doing enough to improve area’s conditions

PHILADELPHIA — A shooting of nine people in Kensington, a section of Philadelphia beset by gun violence and an open-air drug market, renewed community leaders’ criticisms of city leadership and heightened calls for a plan to address the neighborhood’s compounding crises.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 7, 2022

Where Eagles players rank in major statistical categories at the halfway point

Here's a look at where the Philadelphia Eagles players land among the NFL's statistical leaders at the halfway point of the season

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 7, 2022

Family heirlooms retrace the history of Black Founding Father James Forten

PHILADELPHIA -- When Kip Jacobs, 63, was growing up in West Philly, his great-grandmother was the only family member who talked much about their ancestor James Forten, a free Black man who became a wealthy sailmaker in post-Revolutionary War Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 7, 2022

Biden and Obama make last-ditch effort as Democrats’ mood darkens

The president has remained outwardly optimistic about Democrats’ prospects in Tuesday’s midterm elections, but the party is struggling as polls tighten

The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2022

4 critical, 5 stable after shooting on Philadelphia street

Police say four people remain in critical condition following a shooting that wounded nine people on a busy northeast Philadelphia street over the weekend

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022

9 people shot and wounded, 5 of them critically, in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Nine people were wounded, five critically, Saturday night when shooters emerged from a car and fired into a crowd on a busy street in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, police said.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 6, 2022

7 key games Eagles fans should watch during Week 9 slate of games

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Houston Texans on Thursday night, and we're previewing seven games fans should keep an eye on in Week 9's Sunday slate of games

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 6, 2022