Local News
Northeast Philly Man Recognized For 25 Years Of ServiceHe’s a man on a mission, one that he never expected anyone to notice.
7-Eleven Clerk Shot During Robbery Attempt In ArdmoreThe employee suffered a graze wound to the face, say police.
Philadelphia Police Officer Injured After Struggle With Suspected Rite Aid ShoplifterA Philadelphia Police officer was hurt while trying to take a robbery suspect into custody in North Philadelphia early Friday morning.
Police Release Image Of Suspect Wanted In Fatal SEPTA Jefferson Station StabbingZair Bennet-Warwick is to be considered armed and dangerous.
Lawsuit Filed Against Wilmington In 2016 Death Of 3 FirefightersFamily members and survivors of a fire that claimed the lives of three firefighters in Delaware have filed a federal lawsuit blaming Wilmington for their deaths.
4 Motorists Accused Of Collectively Racking Up More Than $315,000 In Unpaid TollsBucks County is home to two tolls that have the highest violation rates in the state – Neshaminy and Bensalem.
Health
Consumer Reports: 'Worrisome' Levels Of Arsenic, Lead Found In Baby FoodConsumer Reports tested 50 baby and toddler foods purchased from different retailers across the country.
Man Who Contracted Flesh-Eating Bacteria While Crabbing Undergoes Double AmputationPerez's family decided earlier this month to allow doctors to amputate his limbs.
Elephants Could Hold Secret To Surviving CancerElephants could hold the secret to surviving cancer.
FDA Recalls 2 Thyroid Medications Made By Chinese ManufacturerThe FDA has issued a voluntary recall for the medications because of potential problems with an ingredient in them.
Doctors Remove Contact Lens Embedded In Woman's Eyelid For 28 YearsStarting as a pea-sized lump just below her left eyebrow, the cyst grew over a six-month period until it was visible on an MRI.
CDC Monitoring Measles Outbreak In Over 20 States, Including New Jersey, PennsylvaniaA majority of the people who got measles weren't vaccinated.
Consumer
Instagram Investigating Hack Affecting Hundreds Of UsersUsers say their handles, passwords, profile photos and emails were changed, preventing them from logging in.
3 Pennsylvania Casinos Win Licenses To Offer Online GamblingEight other casinos are expected to win approvals over the next couple of months.
Reebok Making Shoe Entirely From CornMany companies are shifting towards a more eco-friendly business.
Back To School: Some Parents Buying Bulletproof BackpacksFor some families there’s a new item on that back-to-school list, a bulletproof backpack.
Google Could Be Tracking Your MovementsGoogle could be tracking your movements, whether you like it or not.
Grand Opening For Target's Northern Liberties Location Set For Aug. 19Target's newest Philadelphia location is set to open this weekend.
Entertainment
NASA Names Asteroid After Aretha FranklinAretha Franklin's memory will live on, in outer space!
'A Rare Treasure': Aretha Franklin's Legacy To Live On In Philadelphia As Part Of City's Rich Music HistoryThe “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin holds a special place in the hearts of many in Philadelphia.
Aretha Franklin, Long-Reigning 'Queen Of Soul,' Dies Of Pancreatic Cancer At Age Of 76Publicist for Aretha Franklin says the Queen of Soul died Thursday at her home in Detroit.
Republicans Blast Pearl Jam Poster Of Burning White HouseRepublicans on Wednesday condemned a poster by Pearl Jam that shows the White House in flames and a bald eagle pecking at a skeleton they say is meant to depict President Donald Trump.
Aretha Franklin 'Gravely Ill' At Detroit Hospital, Say ReportsAretha Franklin has been battling several health problems in recent years.
Idris Elba As James Bond? Fans Are Shaken And Stirred At The PossibilityIt's that time again when there's speculation that Idris Elba might be cast as James Bond.
Business
Grand Opening For Target's Northern Liberties Location Set For Aug. 19Target's newest Philadelphia location is set to open this weekend.
Report: Americans Stuck In Increasing Credit Card DebtThe new report from Experian says credit card balances grew 7-percent during the first three months of the year.
Aldi Ups Its Grocery Game With Store Remodels And Expansion Of Fresh ProductsThe emphasis will be on fresh, organic and easy-to-prepare options to compete more with Trader Joe's and Whole Foods.
Apple: No, Your iPhone Isn't Eavesdropping On YouTech users have long questioned whether mobile devices and smart speakers eavesdrop on their private conversations. Apple answered that question Tuesday with a resounding no.
Facebook Adds Messenger Games To Video Chats The company announced Wednesday that it is adding two games to its messaging app that feature Instagram-style augmented reality tools.
Another Prime Perk At Whole Foods: Curbside PickupWhole Foods is a small player in the US grocery sector, accounting for just 2% market share.
Tech
Researchers Developing Robots That Function Without Power SourceResearchers are developing a series of robots that can function all on their own, without any source of power.
Instagram Investigating Hack Affecting Hundreds Of UsersUsers say their handles, passwords, profile photos and emails were changed, preventing them from logging in.
Health Care, Tech Jobs Top List Of Highest-Paying Work In U.S.Americans eager for a high-paying job might want to focus on two industries: health care and technology.
Fortnite Now Available On Android: Here’s How To PlayInstalling Fortnite will work differently than most other games, since it’s not offered through Google Play.
Facebook Adds Messenger Games To Video Chats The company announced Wednesday that it is adding two games to its messaging app that feature Instagram-style augmented reality tools.
Con Artists Sending Emails To Victims Claiming They Have Webcam Recordings Of Them Watching PornScam victims are receiving emails with one of their real passwords in the subject line.
