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Two men arrested after reported gunfire near Pennypack Park in Rhawnhurst

Philadelphia police say two men were taken into custody after officers responding to a report of gunfire found a handgun and ammunition in a car on Horrocks Street. SWAT officers and K-9 units helped locate them after they ran into Pennypack Park.

October 12, 2026

Local

Jefferson and Independence Blue Cross face year-end deadline in contract negotiations

The Philadelphia region’s largest health system and largest insurer are negotiating a new contract before their current…

October 12, 2026

Politics

Pennsylvania’s growing business subsidies bring big promises — and questions about who benefits

The Shapiro administration says nearly $457 million in grants, loans and tax credits helped secure major investments and jobs,…

October 12, 2026

Local

Gun standoff on Fox Chase SEPTA bus prompts Oxford Avenue closures

Police and SWAT teams responded early Monday after a man with a handgun refused to leave a SEPTA bus in Fox Chase. The man…

October 12, 2026

Local

Two women found with apparent gunshot wounds during East Mount Airy fire response

Two women died after firefighters pulled them from a home on Williams Avenue early Monday. Officials said both appeared to have…

October 12, 2026