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526 storiesnewest firstlatest October 25, 2026page 3 of 27
South Philadelphia relatives greeted Sailor Santino Roccuzzo after his 322‑day deployment, the second‑longest overseas stint for a U.S. ship since Vietnam, during which eight suicide attempts occurred. The USS Lincoln had recently docked in San Diego after participation in the Iran War.
Seven Jefferson University student teams built wooden launchers to fling a 5‑pound pumpkin on Oct. 24, demonstrating their technical and design abilities.
A scooter rider was struck by a car in West Philadelphia on October 25, 2026, and the driver stayed at the scene.
The Ryerss family created a pet cemetery in Northeast Philadelphia during the Victorian era and allocated funds for animal welfare, showing their strong affection for animals. The site stands as a historic symbol of their support for pet care.
Officer Hector Rodriguez was discharged and honored on Oct. 24 after being shot on Oct. 10, with over 100 officers and medical staff present at the ceremony.
AccuWeather predicts a dry, brighter day with modestly higher temperatures for Philadelphia on October 26, as mild weather continues through late October.
Pennsylvania colleges have entered the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge to help young voters navigate the ballot process before the 2026 midterm elections, addressing historically low youth turnout.
An officer wounded in a West Philadelphia ambush was discharged from the hospital, while his partner was killed in the same attack.
A man was shot multiple times and died early on Oct. 24 on Kinsey Street; police sealed the area and are investigating a white Honda nearby.
A freeze warning for parts of Philadelphia calls for frost on October 24-25 as temperatures dip to freezing levels.
A 37-year-old suspect died after police shot him when he pointed a weapon at officers during an encounter on October 23, 2026.
JROTC cadet Joshua Haddad received the Gold Valor Award for rescuing crash victims in South Jersey, an honor seldom bestowed for extraordinary acts of heroism.
A wedding guest was shot outside a Somerton-area restaurant in Philadelphia on Oct. 24, 2026.
Philadelphia locals punched frozen meat at Reading Terminal Market on Oct. 24 to honor Rocky's 50th anniversary and raise funds for charity.
The museum is adjusting its Frank Gehry renovation to create more educational space after a $20 million gift, aiming to broaden its programming.
ACCT Philly is requesting details after a claim that a shelter dog was shot while under a rescue partner's care. The city’s shelter partners with rescue groups to place dogs.
Brian O'Neill has applied to build a data center on a former quarry in Montgomery County, while other data‑center projects in the region are contested.
Armed robbers stole $4,000 from a woman in the Live! Casino garage on Oct. 23, and police are looking for the suspects who fled in a white Honda Accord.
The museum will modify its Frank Gehry redesign to add space for education programs after receiving a $20 million gift, aiming to broaden its educational offerings.
The Philadelphia Orchestra secured a $10.5 million grant to support cultural‑diplomacy ahead of its China tour, aligning with a potential summit of world leaders.
