IRT Sets February Earnings Reveal, Wall Street Eyes 2025 Performance

Independence Realty Trust has announced February 11, 2026, as the date to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results. The company’s upcoming earnings are drawing attention from analysts eager to gauge how IRT performed and what lies ahead for the real estate market.

IRT Sets February Earnings Reveal, Wall Street Eyes 2025 Performance

Shoppers worry new checkout fee will ‘add up’ on grocery bill

Philadelphia shoppers now pay an extra 10 cents for every paper bag at checkout. While seemingly minimal, some residents worry these costs will pile up quickly and impact their weekly grocery budgets.

Shoppers worry new checkout fee will ‘add up’ on grocery bill

Phenom Expands Speaker Roster for AI-Driven HR Conference in Philadelphia

Phenom has unveiled an expanded roster of speakers for its IAMPHENOM 2026 conference, a three-day event centered on applied artificial intelligence and talent management in Philadelphia. The announcement underscores the growing role AI continues to play in shaping the future of human resources.

Phenom Expands Speaker Roster for AI-Driven HR Conference in Philadelphia

Pa. woman lost a son in a mass shooting. Another son is accused of participating in one

A Philadelphia mother lost one son to a mass shooting, only to learn her other son is now accused of participating in a similar tragedy. She calls her situation “overwhelming” and “unfair,” yet acknowledges that she understands the complexities surrounding the issue.

Kensington students fulfill dream of creating a school library

As Philadelphia faces a dire shortage of librarians, students in Kensington have refused to let a lack of resources hold them back. Together, they created the DreamEscape Library—proving that ambition and community spirit can reshape the future of reading.

Kensington students fulfill dream of creating a school library

The Weitz Firm Expands Medical Malpractice Services Into North Philadelphia

The Weitz Firm, LLC is growing its medical malpractice services to North Philadelphia and Fairhill, offering vital legal support to patients facing medical negligence, misdiagnosis, and surgical issues. This expansion underscores the firm’s commitment to reaching more residents in the Philadelphia region.

The Weitz Firm Expands Medical Malpractice Services Into North Philadelphia

Investigation is underway after shooting on SEPTA platform in Center City

Philadelphia authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred just after 7 a.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the 15th Street/City Hall transit station. It remains unclear how many individuals were involved or if there were any injuries, but police are on the scene, ensuring public safety in a busy area of Center City.

Investigation is underway after shooting on SEPTA platform in Center City

6 Starbucks locations closing in Philadelphia this weekend

Starbucks is closing about 1% of its stores across North America, a move that includes laying off approximately 900 employees. Six of those stores are located in Philadelphia, where they will shut down this weekend under the company’s broader restructuring efforts.

6 Starbucks locations closing in Philadelphia this weekend

Man convicted for building explosives, plotting to attack multiple locations in Philadelphia region

A 19-year-old, arrested at 17, has been found guilty of constructing explosives and planning a series of attacks in the Philadelphia area, including a local Pride parade and nuclear power plants. Authorities say the conviction underlines the potential severity of domestic threats and the need for continued vigilance.

Man convicted for building explosives, plotting to attack multiple locations in Philadelphia region

SEPTA service cuts must be reversed immediately, judge says

A Pennsylvania judge has ruled that SEPTA must immediately restore any service recently cut, leaving the transit agency weighing its legal options. SEPTA declined to provide a statement on Thursday evening, and officials indicated the agency may still appeal the decision.