Philadlephia to Ban Plastic Bags Starting July 1st

Philadelphia, PA - The City of Philadelphia’s ordinance on single-use plastic bags, initially passed by the City Council in December 2019, will be implemented starting July 1, 2021—extending the implementation delay by another six months.

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Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia Zoo lights up the Zoo's Main Plaza with blue lights to thank Philadelphia's frontline workers. The new light display is located at the front entrance buildings at 34th and Girard.

Bucks County Carjackers Caught in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA - A police chase in Bucks County ends up with two in custody in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon. Sometime around 3 p.m., an unidentified man and woman were reported to have stolen a Newtown Township vehicle.

Are Mummers Are Secretly Planning a Protest Parade?

Philadelphia, PA - On July 14, The 2021 Mummers Day Parade was canceled due to coronavirus concerns. In an announcement from Philadelphia's Mayor Kenny, the parade was essentially canceled after a moratorium prohibiting all large public events in the city until February 28, 2021.

Barricaded Man Dead After Exchange of Gunfire With Police

Philadelphia, PA - A shooting suspect fired shots at the police officers while barricaded inside a home on Friday night as police returned fire.The victim suffered a shot to the face and later passed away at a nearby hospital sometime after 10 p.m.

Philadelphia Man Arrested for Stalking and Harassment

Philadelphia, PA - Police arrested a 32-year-old Steve Ditty, charging him with stalking, simple assault, and harassing at least three women in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood.