The Latest Breaking News from Philadelphia

Philly has never had an openly LGBTQ City Council member. That could change after next year’s election

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia is the largest U.S. city that has never elected an openly LGBTQ member to its City Council, and some local Democratic insiders are pushing the party to change that.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 5, 2022

Police say a 16-year-old is expected to face murder charges in shooting outside Philadelphia high school

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia police are searching for a 16-year-old who is expected to face murder charges over last week’s fatal shooting outside Roxborough High School, authorities said Tuesday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 5, 2022

Gun-safety group launches $2.1 million ad campaign criticizing Oz, Mastriano over gun laws

PHILADELPHIA — Gun-safety advocates are launching a $2.1 million ad campaign in Pennsylvania, hammering Republicans Mehmet Oz and Doug Mastriano for their opposition to tougher gun laws, including universal background checks.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 4, 2022

Overall enrollment decline in Pennsylvania's state universities rivals last year's drop, but the number of freshmen is up

PHILADELPHIA — Enrollment in Pennsylvania's state universities has dropped again, but officials are focusing on what they say is a bright spot: The number of freshmen is up for the first time since 2009.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 4, 2022

Plan to create horse stables could provide base for Philly's iconic urban cowboys

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia City Council has taken the first step toward putting horse stables in East Fairmount Park that could serve as a much-needed base for at least some of the city’s iconic urban riders, the focus of the fictionalized 2021 Netflix film "Concrete Cowboy."

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 4, 2022

‘Do I have to get a flu shot?’ Your flu questions answered

PHILADELPHIA -- The flu is poised for a comeback this year after two seasons in the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 4, 2022

Nor’easter causes problems at Jersey Shore with more flooding and erosion expected through Wednesday

PHILADELPHIA — A nor’easter that started grinding the Jersey Shore over the weekend caused widespread moderate flooding as tides peaked Monday. It was expected to continue to throttle the coast overnight.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 3, 2022

Judge bars Philadelphia from enforcing Mayor Jim Kenney’s ban on guns at rec centers and playgrounds

PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia Common Pleas Court judge on Monday blocked the city from enforcing an executive order Mayor Jim Kenney signed last week banning guns at recreation centers and playgrounds following the fatal shooting of a Parks and Recreation employee last month.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 3, 2022

Mike Sielski: Nick Sirianni's Eagles look just like the best of Doug Pederson's Eagles. Buckle up.

They did right by Doug Pederson on Sunday — the Eagles, their fans, the players here who knew him best. The Jacksonville Jaguars came jogging out of a tunnel at Lincoln Financial Field, and cameras found Pederson to flash his image on the giant video screens behind the end zones.…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 3, 2022

Eagles’ QB Jalen Hurts to join Peyton and Eli ‘Manning Cast’ for Monday Night Football

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts to join Peyton and Eli for the 'Manning Cast' on Monday Night Football

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2022