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Philadelphia Police Identify Man Accused of Chasing, Threatening People Near City Hall Philadelphia police have identified a 22-year-old man accused of frightening and chasing multiple people around City Hall while wearing a “Chucky-style” mask. Police announced Thursday that Zymire Hughes is wanted in connection with the incidents, which occurred on Aug. 12. An arrest warrant […]
Meek Mill and Temple University Bring Dream Chasers Summit Back to Philadelphia Philadelphia native Meek Mill is partnering with Temple University to bring the Dream Chasers Summit back to campus, giving young people an opportunity to learn from leaders in music, sports, entertainment, business and community. The second edition of the summit will take place […]
A investigation into two fraternities at Pennsylvania State University revealed an intricate drug trafficking operation where members and pledges were allegedly enlisted to cut and package cocaine for sale. Fourteen individuals were criminally charged by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office on Monday (Aug. 17). Thirteen were members of the Delta Epsilon and Sigma Chi fraternities […]
Philadelphia Named Finalist to Host 2028 Democratic National Convention Philadelphia is one of three finalists to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, putting the city one step closer to welcoming thousands of delegates, journalists and political leaders from across the country. The Democratic National Committee announced Thursday that Philadelphia, Boston and Denver remain in contention. […]
Suge Knight Claims Tupac’s Ashes Were Smoked in Blunts After Rapper’s Death Former Death Row Records executive Suge Knight is sharing a bizarre and previously little-known account of what allegedly happened following the death of Tupac Shakur in 1996. According to Knight, Tupac’s mother wanted the legendary rapper cremated immediately after his death. Knight told […]
ABC, Disney Sue FCC, Alleging Retaliation and First Amendment Violations ABC and its parent company, Disney, have sued the Federal Communications Commission, accusing the agency of using its regulatory authority to retaliate against the network over its news coverage and programming. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in federal court in Washington, D.C., challenges the FCC’s decision […]
A.J. Brown Says There’s Still “Love” for Eagles and Jalen Hurts Despite Silence Since Trade A.J. Brown’s first reunion with the Philadelphia Eagles since his offseason trade to the New England Patriots came with plenty of attention Wednesday, but the former Eagles star insisted there is no lingering animosity toward his former team. Brown spoke […]
For nearly five decades, Cathy Hughes has helped transform the media landscape while ensuring Black voices, stories and communities have a platform. The Urban One Founder and Chairwoman recently sat down with NBC4’s Shawn Yancy for a conversation reflecting on Hughes’ trailblazing career, her commitment to amplifying the Black community and the legacy she and her family have built through […]
Philadelphia’s Julia R. Masterman School has earned a spot among the nation’s top public high schools, ranking No. 3 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. The Fairmount magnet school moved up five spots from last year, when it ranked No. 8. U.S. News evaluated more than 27,000 schools before ranking approximately 18,000 […]
An off-duty Cape May Point lifeguard jumped into action after he heard an 11-year-old girl crying for help in the water last week. Ryan Gibson, 19, spent time at the beach with friends after finishing his shift Wednesday when he heard the girl screaming near Lehigh Avenue. Gibson and his friends planned to play volleyball […]
Black Republican Byron Donalds wins Florida GOP nomination, family searches for missing grandmother Elisa Goods, 29 states sue Meta over kids' safety.
NTSB Releases New Video and Data From Deadly 2025 Medical Jet Crash in Northeast Philadelphia The National Transportation Safety Board has released a new collection of videos, photographs and investigative data offering a closer look at the moments before and after the deadly medical jet crash that devastated a Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood in January 2025. […]
