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Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson introduced a bill to limit smoke shop locations by revising the zoning code, adding a specific definition for tobacco retail as part of broader regulatory efforts.
Giant's online ordering services are down after a suspected cyberattack, though its brick‑and‑mortar stores stay operational in Philadelphia.
The No Kings movement will host ‘No Kings: Vote Early’ events at ten sites in Philadelphia on Oct. 17 to promote early voting and offer voter‑protection resources before the November 2026 midterms.
A Georgia fugitive accused of targeting a domestic‑violence victim was arrested by the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office in West Philadelphia on Oct. 14, 2026.
Philadelphia manufacturers attribute their current difficulties to uncoordinated economic‑development efforts that impede solutions to labor, transport, and supply‑chain problems.
Pennsylvania will enforce a removal deadline for skill-game machines on October 14, 2026, with local fire companies helping to ensure compliance. The machines, operating with little oversight since 2024, will no longer be allowed in businesses.
Philadelphia logged 152 deed‑fraud complaints in 2026, nearly matching the 2025 total, and officials say the issue may extend beyond the reported cases.
Temporary flood barriers in Eastwick have stalled because a permanent levee was deemed unviable, leaving the area reliant on interim HESCO barriers. The neighborhood has a history of flooding.
An early Saturday ambush in Philadelphia killed a police officer and wounded another, leading to a murder charge for the suspect.
SEPTA lowered daily parking fees from $4 to $2 at three Pennsylvania transit centers, effective Oct 13 through Dec 21, 2026.
A man shot in the chest on North Jessup Street was taken to Temple University Hospital and died shortly after arriving.
SEPTA will launch a new regional rail schedule on Oct. 18 and cut daily parking fees to $2 at select garages through Dec. 31, aiming to enhance reliability and encourage ridership.
A man rescued his father from a Tuesday morning fire in West Philadelphia, which later killed one person and wounded a firefighter. The fire is under investigation by city firefighters.
Police found a man critically injured after being shot six times, including two head wounds, in Philadelphia’s Frankford area on October 13, 2026.
Philadelphia was ranked last in WalletHub's driver‑friendliness list of the 100 most populous U.S. cities, based on 30 indicators.
A 28-year-old woman armed with a rifle barricaded herself in a Southwest Philadelphia apartment complex on Oct. 13, 2026. Police evacuated residents, secured the suspect unarmed at 7:30 a.m., and took her into custody without further violence.
Stack’s Bowers has started a five‑day, $10,000 treasure hunt in Philadelphia, with hidden certificates redeemable for rare coins and special bills, open to residents and visitors.
Philadelphia officials are evaluating a ban on personal cell phones for K‑12 public school students amid concerns over distraction and safety.
A fire caused by an e‑bike battery in a Fairhill rowhome on Oct. 12 killed a 3‑year‑old girl and injured three others. Fire officials arrived, put out the blaze and treated the injured.
Governor Josh Shapiro presented incentive packages to draw Chobani and Burlington to Pennsylvania, part of an annual $121.8 million effort to generate jobs.
