On July 4, 1776, the United States of America was born here in Philadelphia. 2026 marks the landmark 250th anniversary of the country — and the year-long celebration is well underway in Philly.
The Semiquincentennial in Philadelphia is centered around Independence Day, featuring the 16-day, Juneteenth-to-July-Fourth Wawa Welcome America festival.
Continue reading “Philly’s Biggest Year Yet Keeps Getting Bigger!”
Today, the American Lung Association released its 27th annual “State of the Air” report, which finds that nearly half of the children in the U.S. are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, including 1,176,798 kids in Pennsylvania. The report also shows that air quality in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area continues to fail, earning, F grades for ozone smog, daily and year-round particle pollution. While the region remains graded straight F’s for all three measures, year-round fine particle pollution worsened compared to last year, moving from 26th worst in the nation to 17th worst, increasing residents’ exposure to unhealthy air.
Continue reading “Unhealthy Air Affects Nearly 1.2 Million PA Kids; Philadelphia Metro Earns Failing Grades”
Aggravated Assault Incident
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 1:40 p.m., the offender intentionally drove his black 2007 Hyundai Tucson into the 2nd Police District headquarters lobby on the 73XX block of Castor Avenue. There were five civilians in the lobby that received medical attention for non-life-threatening injuries from this incident. The offender exited his vehicle and walked onto Castor Avenue, where police apprehended him.
There is extensive damage, but not structural damage, to the police building. The suspect was transported to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital for medical treatment, released, and then transported to the police facility for processing. Police Officers began rendering aid to individuals, and the Philadelphia Fire Department responded to assist. The civilians in the lobby sustained minor injuries from debris from the incident. Police secured the scene. Northeast Detectives are leading the investigation.
Offender: Dieufort Joly, 26-year-old male, from the 21XX block of Glendale Avenue was charged with the following offenses; Five counts of Aggravated Assault, Five counts of Simple Assault, Five Counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person, one count of Causing/Risking Catastrophe, One count of Institutional Vandalism, and One count of Possession of Instrument of Crime.
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The Philadelphia Police Department-Central Detective Division is seeking the public’s help in identifying the individual depicted in the following clips and still photos.
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On Monday evening, 14th District Officers responded to the woods near the intersection of Wissahickon Creek and Germantown Avenue at approximately 6:41 p.m., where they located the skeletal remains of an adult. Due to the condition of the remains, the individual’s race and gender have not yet been determined. Investigators from the Medical Examiner’s Office will begin the recovery process and work toward a formal identification.
BENSALEM, PA (CNBNEWS)(April At 8:53 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Bensalem Police responded to the parking lot at Parx Casino regarding an unattended child inside a vehicle.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-month-old child in the backseat of a locked vehicle that was not running, with the windows closed. The child appeared to be sleeping but was visibly sweating, as outside temperatures were in the mid-80s.
Officers were able to gain entry to the vehicle and safely remove the child. The child’s father was contacted, and Bensalem EMS transported the child to St. Mary Medical Center, where he was evaluated and later released to his father.
Continue reading “Willingboro Resident Leaves Child in Car to Gamble at Parx Casino”
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 7-11 p.m.
Shhh! The roaring ’20s meet the colonial era for a flashy shindig at a National Historical Landmark.
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— Photo courtesy Longwood Gardens
Through Sunday, May 3, 2026
Spring has officially sprung at Longwood Gardens, Philly’s largest horticultural display garden.
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| The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in the following Homicide:On April 6, 2026, at approximately 4:40 pm, two men became involved in an altercation inside a store on the 4000 block of Market Street. One of the men shot and killed the other. The offender then escaped on a motorized scooter and was last seen in the area of 4100 Aspen Street. Surveillance cameras in the area captured the shooting and several images of the offender.***A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.***Suspect Description: Black male, 40’s, thin build, mustache, last seen wearing a black “Guess” hooded jacket, distressed blue jeans, black Nike Air Max Goadomes boots, white head phones…known to frequent the area of 40th & Market Streets.To view this video and more, visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or https://phillypolice.com/newshttps://youtu.be/bYVdbmVbg5gNote: This video has no audio.If you see this suspect do not approach, contact 911 immediately.To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477)Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.All tips will be confidential.If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact: Homicide Unit: 215-686-3334/3335 Det. Domenic #9140 DC 26-18-018760 |
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| On April 13,2026 at approximately 2:00 PM, an unknown person was captured on surveillance video scouting around in the 1XX block of Carpenter Street. Moments later, the suspect returns and takes several packages from the victim’s steps then leaves the area in an unknown direction.To view this video and more, visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or https://phillypolice.com/newshttps://youtu.be/kRIzpwh3l_oNote: This video has no audio.If you see this suspect, do not approach, contact 911 immediately.To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477)Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.All tips will be confidential.If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact: South Detective Division: 215-686-3013/3014 DC 26-03-015220 |