In Philly, all roads lead to Rocky, one way or another.
Philly’s favorite fictional son has sparked spin-offs, podcasts, bus tours, generations of fandoms and, now, a major exhibition at the city’s premier art institution.
But Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments goes beyond Sylvester Stallone’s Oscar Award-winning franchise.
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WASHINGTON – Just in time for the start of summer travel and the college and high school graduation seasons, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is launching a limited-time “$20 Take Off” promotion for new TSA PreCheck® applicants age 30 and under. From May 1 to May 31, eligible travelers can save $20 on their first five-year membership.
Continue reading “Travelers Aged 30 and Under Save $20 on New TSA PreCheck® Membership”The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating an unusual incident involving an injured child that occurred Tuesday evening in the city’s 26th District.
At approximately 6:38 p.m., officers responded to a private residence on the 2200 block of North 7th Street following reports of a fall. Preliminary investigations determined that a 4-year-old male sustained injuries after falling from a third-floor apartment window.
The child was initially transported via private vehicle to Temple University Hospital. He is currently being transferred to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, where he is listed in stable condition.
The scene is currently being held for processing. The investigation remains active and is being conducted by the Special Victims Unit (SVU).
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
The Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit is looking to identify the two male suspects, depicted in the following surveillance video excerpts, as part of an ongoing investigation into a homicide, that occurred on October 11th, 2025, at about 3:54 PM in the 1700 block of Teesdale Street. The two suspects were with a group of juveniles that may have been attending Northeast High School.
THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IS OFFERING A REWARD OF $20,000 LEADING TO AN ARREST AND CONVICTION FOR EVERY HOMICIDE.
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Yes! For the third time in recent history, USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice has named Philly’s beloved Reading Terminal Market as the best public market in America.
The market nabbed the top spot in 2021 and 2022 and has regularly ranked in the top five — for good reason.
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The Philadelphia Police Department-Central Detective Division is seeking the public’s help in identifying the individuals depicted in the following video and still photos.
On April 20, 2026, at 2:58 am, the victim, a 20-year-old male, was on the 1500 block of Broad St when a large group of unknown Black males wearing dark clothing and dark ski masks approached him and asked how much his sneakers cost. The when the victim told them, the replied that they would buy them from him right then. The victim refused and started walking away, at which point one of the suspects punched him. The victim continued walking but was struck again. The group then while inside a building with security, the group of males ran in and attacked him, causing a cut to his upper lip and an injury to his right hand. Nothing was taken from the victim.
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April 28-30, 2026
Shake off that rough start! The Fightin’s look to keep sluggin’ their way up the standings with a mid-week tilt at Citizens Bank Park. Next at bat: the San Francisco Giants.
Harper, Sánchez and the gang lead the charge, fueled by the energy of some of the younger additions, in a three-day East Coast/West Coast series. Can’t decide which game to attend? All we’re saying is that Tuesday is BOGO Hatfield hotdog night. (Wink wink.)
Where: Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA
At approximately 10:16 p.m. on April 25, 2026, officers from the 16th and 18th Districts, along with University of Pennsylvania Police, responded to a “person with a gun” call at 40th and Chestnut Streets. Upon arrival, they discovered a 24-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower back. He was immediately transported by police to Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center, where he is currently listed in stable condition.
According to the victim, he and two others were walking near the intersection when they observed a male offender shouting to himself. As the individual approached, he reportedly began shooting at the group without provocation, striking the victim once before fleeing the scene on foot. Shortly thereafter, University of Pennsylvania Police stopped a 43-year-old male who was identified by witnesses as the shooter. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment.
While a firearm was recovered at the scene, the motive for the shooting remains unknown at this time.
The investigation is active and ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group, and additional details will be shared as they become available.
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 4:40 a.m., several males forced their way into a building on the 400 block of North 9th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The suspect robbed and sexually assaulted the victims at gunpoint. The suspects fled from the roof once the Philadelphia Police arrived.
Police apprehended one suspect on the roof, Saidakhmad Bakiev (Pictured above), 18, from the 27XX block of Northview Road in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (mugshot provided). He was charged with the following offenses: Criminal Conspiracy, Aggravated Assault, Rape, Burglary, Robbery, False Imprisonment, Sexual Assault, Indecent Assault, and other related charges.
The remaining suspects (Below) are described as white males, late teens into their 20’s, dark hair, possibly Russian / Central Asian descent.
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Crash Investigation Division is currently investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision.
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, at approximately 5:20 PM, officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on the 4800 block of Spruce Street.
Preliminary investigation indicate that the operator of a vehicle appeared to suffer a sudden medical emergency. This resulted in the driver of the vehicle striking a parked, unoccupied car.
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