The Latest Breaking News from Philadelphia

‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ actor tells Tesla they ‘lost a customer’ as key fob locks him out for days

Howerton says Tesla ‘lost a customer’ after broken key fob leaves car stuck in garage

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022

Viral video of Jill Biden getting booed at Philadelphia Eagles game was faked

The clip that first began making the rounds on Twitter earlier this week seemed to show the First Lady getting ‘booed’ while singing alongside cancer survivors at the Eagles game

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022

Even Harry Styles’ presence can’t make My Policeman’s discussion of queerness interesting

Michael Grandage’s new film has gay cast members and crew, but the literacy of queer themes in mainstream cinema feels painfully unevolved

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2022

Pa. Senate candidate John Fetterman is in good health, his doctor says in a new medical report

PHILADELPHIA — John Fetterman’s primary care physician said he continues to recover well from his stroke after an examination Friday, saying the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate “has no work restrictions and can work full duty in public office.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 19, 2022

Philly schools will vote to spend $5 million to keep students’ cell phones locked up

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia School District wants to create “phone-free schools,” and officials will soon consider spending $5 million to do so.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 19, 2022

Philly has spent $205 million on salaries for injured police since 2017. An audit found little is done to prevent fraud

PHILADELPHIA — For nearly two decades, top city officials have argued that a generous but loosely-controlled state disability benefit meant for injured Philadelphia police officers has been an easy target for abuse.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 18, 2022

Sunday night NFL tilt leads in week's television ratings

NBC had an attractive Sunday night football matchup between NFC East contenders Dallas and Philadelphia this week, and were rewarded in the television ratings

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch the NHL

The Philadelphia Flyers will meet the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action on Tuesday night from the Amalie Arena.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 18, 2022

The understaffed Philly Police don't evaluate their main patrol and crime-fighting strategy, city controller finds

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Police Department doesn't conduct formal evaluations of its main patrol and crime-fighting strategy, creating an inconsistent patchwork of officer deployment across the city as it's in the midst of a persistent gun violence crisis.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 18, 2022

'Philly on Fire,' 'Bella!' tie for Library of Congress prize

Documentaries about feminist leader and politician Bella Abzug and a deadly 1985 Philadelphia police bombing are the winners of this year’s Library of Congress film prize

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022