On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at approximately 3:51 a.m., officers from the 15th District responded to the 4700 block of Shelmire Avenue for a report of a disturbance involving a person with a gun. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 27-year-old male behind a locked security gate enclosing the front porch. After gaining entry, officers discovered an unresponsive man inside the residence with no visible signs of injury. The male informed officers that he had fatally assaulted his uncle, who was later identified as 56-year-old Antonio Rodriguez, a member of the Philadelphia Fire Department. Rodriguez was pronounced dead at 4:13 a.m.
The 27-year-old male was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Homicide Unit for further investigation. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Family Activities, Local Vendors, Live Music, Food Trucks, and a Mac and Cheese Crawl Take Over Main Street for One Day Only
Philadelphia, PA – Manayunk Development Corporation is thrilled to announce another new block buster event this fall. Following the runaway success of Manayunk Restaurant Week and Stroll After Hours, MDC will debut Manayunk Fall Fest and Mac N Cheese Crawl on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11:00am to 4:00pm, along historic Main Street. This one day celebration takes place during one of the best times of year to visit Manayunk, as the leaves are changing overhead, the towpath and trails never looked prettier, decorations are popping up at local businesses and seasonal flavors take over food and drink menus
Festival goers can expect family-friendly activities, 10+ food trucks, 60+ local vendors and artists, seasonal fare, autumn sips, live outdoor music, 3 stages, and a tasty crawl to pick the best Mac N Cheese in Manayunk. Participating restaurants so far include Bar Jawn, Bayou Bar & Grill, Blondie, Cactus Cantina, Canalside Manayunk / Chloe’s Corner, Chabaa Thai Bistro, Cresson Inn, JD McGillicuddys, Lucky’s Last Chance, Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant, Mia Ragazza, PHS Pop Up Garden Manayunk, Ryan’s Pub, Somo Manayunk, Taqueria Amor, The Couch Tomato, The Goat’s Beard and Winnie’s Manayunk. Manayunk Fall Festival is no charge and open to the public, with food and drink pay-as-you-go. Manayunk Mac N Cheese Crawl is $20 per person and tickets are on sale through manayunk.com/mnyk-events/manayunk-fall-fest/
“Manayunk Fall Fest and Mac N Cheese Crawl is the perfect way to celebrate fall in the city,” said Manayunk Development Corporation Branding & Digital Marketing Manager Janine Gasarowski. “We’re bringing together the best of Manayunk – our small businesses, culinary talent, and vibrant community – all in one place for a fun and festive day on Main Street.”
Fall Fest is designed for all ages, whether you’re looking to enjoy live music, indulge in fall-inspired treats, or simply enjoy a crisp October afternoon in Manayunk’s historic district. Many shops and restaurants will offer special deals and activities for the day.
Main Street will be transformed into a festive fall destination, filled with artisan vendors, food trucks, live music, and interactive fun for all ages. Shoppers can browse local goods, enjoy bites from neighborhood eateries, and take part in curated seasonal experiences only available during Fall Fest. The highlight of the event is the debut of the Mac and Cheese Crawl, a ticketed tasting tour showcasing creative takes on the classic comfort food by participating restaurants throughout the district.
Manayunk Fall Fest is no charge to attend. Mac N Cheese Crawl is $20 tickets are on pace to sell out for the debut year.
This full day of celebration, community, and pride — powered by local McDonald’s Owner/Operators and featuring dozens of performers, food trucks, and local partners!
Philadelphia, PA – Philly Pride 365 proudly presents OURfest: National Coming OUT Day Parade & Festival, returning Saturday, October 12, 2025, for a full day of LGBTQIA+ visibility, celebration, and community connection throughout Center City Philadelphia. This year’s festival is made possible through the generous support of local McDonald’s Owner/Operators, who join an incredible coalition of community partners, sponsors, and neighborhood venues in uplifting Philadelphia’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ community. This year’s theme, “Out Loud, Out Front: Power, Protection & Pride,” is a clarion call for Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, and Queer communities to rise together in the face of rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, cultural attacks and political urgency. OURfest 2025 boldly centers queer people living and loving at the intersections, where joy becomes protest, and community becomes protection. This year’s festival will include family-friendly and community-led outdoor festival that runs from 12th to 13th streets, Locust to Spruce, and beyond, with main stage, youth and healing stages, queer art, drag and music showcases, kids and family programming, food trucks, vendors, community organizations, beer and cocktail gardens, and much more. Additionally, look for a new line-up of events leading up to the big festival, including WELL YES Marketplace on October 10th and Crankshaft on October 11th. For more information on volunteering, participating, or sponsoring the festival, please visit our website, www.phillypride365.org/about-ourfest or email Pride365@PhillyPride365.org.
“OURfest is a celebration of self, solidarity, and showing up — together,” said Tyrell Brown, Founder and Executive Director of Philly Pride 365. “We’re proud to stand alongside our local McDonald’s Owner/Operators and so many others who invest in our communities year-round. Philly Pride 365 is about belonging, and OURfest is where that belonging comes to life.”
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing person, Kada Scott. The 23-year-old female was last seen on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 9:45 p.m., on the 8300 block of Rodney Street.Her height is 5”6″, weighs 120 lbs., thin build, brown eyes and black hair.If you have any information regarding Kada’s whereabouts, please contact Northwest Detectives at 215-686-3353.For additional information and updates, visit https://www.phillypolice.com/news-blotter/missing-person-kada-scott-from-the-14th-district/
The Philadelphia Police Department and the Shooting Investigation Group is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the suspect depicted in the following video.
On September 21st, 2025, 39th District Officers responded to a 911 call for a large crowd and shooting at the-intersection of Bristol Street and Germantown Avenue. Responding officers located an 18 year old male suffering from two gunshot wounds to his left leg. The victim was later listed in stable condition.
Suspect Description: Black or Hispanic male with light complexion wearing a black balaclava style mask, gray hooded sweatshirt, black shorts with small white logo on left thigh, white Under Armour sneakers with black trim and a bandaged left hand.
Missing Juvenile Savannah L. Washington from the 15th District Has Been Located
The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old female.Savannah L. Washington was last seen at 6:45 AM on Friday, September 26, 2025, at her residence on the 4700 block of Oakmont Street.Description of Savannah:Age/Gender: 15-year-old femaleHeight/Weight: 4 feet, 11 inches, 120 poundsEyes/Hair: Brown eyes, short black braided hair to the neckComplexion: Light brown skinDistinguishing Features: Wears glassesClothing: Unknown at this timeSavannah may be in the area of Bridge Street and Pratt Street or in the Center City area of Philadelphia.Anyone with information on Savannah’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Northeast Detective Division immediately at 215-686-3153 or to dial 911.For additional information and updates, visit https://www.phillypolice.com/news-blotter/missing-juvenile-savannah-l-washington-from-the-15th-district/
Philadelphia, PA – The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy chilling cocktail experience is coming back to Philadelphia for a sequel for one exclusive weekend only. Following a sold-out, wait list only, extended run during its debut in 2023, this immersive pop-up dark speakeasy is back to celebrate the stories of Edgar Allan Poe. Look for four new stories retold and reimagined by the event’s Poe historians. The event’s macabre lead mixologist will transform each of those stories into a four-part new cocktail experience that is paired with live entertainment. The speakeasy will take over The Fallser Club in East Falls, at 3721 Midvale Avenue, from October 9 to 11, 2025, with 12 dates and times to pick from. Tickets include the four cocktails, venue admission, interactive show and the immersive vibes. Tickets and more information are available now at edgarallanpoebar.com. This is a 21-and-up adult experience.
“Over a century and a half after Edgar Allan Poe’s death, this cocktail experience brings the most beloved works of Poe to life off the page and onto the stage,” said Show Creator/ Creative Director Julia Tirinnanzi. “Come out for an immersive evening that pairs four tales with a dash and history and heavy libations. We love Poe’s works and wanted to celebrate it. This is our favorite national traveling show and we can’t wait to bring this new chapter to Philadelphia, where Poe found so much inspiration for some of his most famous stories. It was important for us to bring Poe to a city where Poe had such a strong connection.”
For the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy’s return with Chapter 2, the immersive cocktail and story-telling experience returns to a city with great ties to Poe himself. Poe lived in Philadelphia between 1838 and 1844, spending the last year to 18 months at a house on North 7th Street. He crafted some of his most well known and important works while living here. Some have called Philly the crucible for Poe’s imagination, as those were some of the most productive years for his writing career. While living in Philadelphia, Edgar Allan Poe wrote:
“Murders in the Rue Morgue” “The Pit and the Pendulum” “The Tell-Tale Heart” “The Black Cat” “The Gold-Bug” “The Fall of the House of Usher” “The Masque of the Red Death” “The Purloined Letter” “The Cask of Amontillado” “A Descent into the Maelstrom” “William Wilson” “The Man of the Crowd” “The Oval Portrait” Continue reading “The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Returns to Haunt Philly this October”→
New Murals Craft a Better Transportation Experience for Pedestrians, Motorists
Two new murals, which adorn the walls of the 5th Street Vehicular and Pedestrian Tunnels located beneath the Ben Franklin Bridge, were unveiled during a dedication ceremony on Saturday, November 3, 2018.
The public was invited to see the artwork up close during the event, which was held at 5th and Race Streets in downtown Philadelphia.
“The Delaware River Port Authority has a strong commitment to building community and supporting community initiatives. The development and installation of these murals helps to strengthen that commitment,” said DRPA CEO John Hanson during the ceremony.
PHILADELPHIA (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)– First Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced today that six Philadelphia women, several of whom are sisters and cousins, have been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution for their role in a scheme to defraud the United States through the filing of false claims for tax refunds.
The six defendants all pleaded guilty and admitted to engaging in a scheme to present false federal income tax returns to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in order to generate fraudulent federal income tax refunds. Dozens of false tax returns were filed with the IRS, often using names and social security numbers stolen from individuals who were unaware their personal identifiers were being used to perpetrate the fraud.
