Philadelphia, PA

West Chester, PA

Foodies can enjoy deals on some of the best Latino cuisine in the Philadelphia region next week. Twenty-five restaurants are participating in Dine Latino Restaurant Week, which runs April 3-7. The biannual event was founded in 2020 by the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as a way to support businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Order a free appetizer or dessert during Dine Latino Restaurant Week

As the temperatures climb into the 60s and 70s, outdoor markets and bars are slowly opening across Philadelphia. On Saturday, April 1, the Southeast Asian Market kicks off its spring season at its new location in FDR Park. Further north, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's pop-up garden restaurants officially reopen for business in Manayunk and on South Street. You can also stomp around with enormous animatronic dinosaurs and bugs at the Philadelphia Zoo, or retreat indoors for a musical about 16th century queens.

Pop-up garden restaurants and big bugs: Your weekend guide to things to do in Philly

Pennsylvania State

The James Beard Foundation revealed the 2023 nominees for its prestigious James Beard Awards on Wednesday, and six Philadelphia culinary creatives are in the mix. The foundation announced the semifinalists in January, recognizing 18 chefs and restaurants from the Philadelphia region. The pack has now narrowed to just five chefs and one restaurant, all of which are in Philadelphia. These include Amanda Shulman from Her Place Supper Club, Jesse Ito from Royal Sushi, Dionicio Jiménez from Cantina La Martina, Chutatip "Nok" Suntaranon from Kalaya and Friday Saturday Sunday in Rittenhouse Square.

Philly nominees for 2023 James Beard Awards include Amanda Shulman, Friday Saturday Sunday

The Phillies' season begins Thursday, and as excitement for another World Series run builds throughout the Delaware Valley, a fan-favorite treat also is returning. Turkey Hill is bringing back its Graham Slam ice cream. Its return comes in response to fierce demand from Phillies fans and ice creams lovers alike....

Turkey Hill brings back Graham Slam ice cream, a Phillies fan favorite

Kansas State

Evil Genius Beer Co. again has collaborated with the cult-favorite burger chain White Castle to create a limited-release beer. "Main Character Energy," a kiwi dragonfruit-flavored IPA with a 6% ABV, will be available Monday in stores within the craft brewery's distribution footprint. It also will be sold at the craft brewery's taproom in Fishtown beginning Thursday.

Evil Genius, White Castle team up to release hazy kiwi dragonfruit IPA

Chester County, PA

West Goshen, PA

An officer with the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department was charged Thursday following an investigation into a deadly crash with a bicyclist in West Goshen last month, authorities said. Jason Listmeier, 24, allegedly crashed his patrol car into the victim around 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 20 while responding to a...

Chester County police officer fatally struck bicyclist while chasing down erratic driver, prosecutors say

UPDATE (3/28/23 at 8:07 a.m.): Philadelphia officials now say the tap water supply to most city residents and business will remain safe to drink until at least 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, March 29. The time has been extended based on the latest water test results from the Baxter Drinking Water Treatment Plant, officials said Tuesday morning.

Philly tap water remains safe to drink through at least Wednesday, officials now say

Police are looking for four male suspects wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Devon Weedon, the 15-year-old student at Simon Gratz High School who was killed while walking to school on Tuesday morning. The shooting occurred near the intersection of 16th Street and West Hunting Park Avenue at...

Four suspects wanted in connection with fatal shooting of Simon Gratz student, police say

A 27-year-old man was killed after being hit by multiple cars in Southwest Philadelphia early Tuesday morning, police said. The man was crossing Island Avenue at the intersection of Woodland Avenue at 2 a.m. when he was struck by a Nissan driving southbound on Island Avenue, according to multiple media reports.

Police searching for driver involved in fatal hit-and-run in Southwest Philly

Philadelphia's tap water is safe to drink and is no longer at risk of contamination from the chemical spill in Bucks County, city officials said Tuesday evening. Continuous water sample tests of the Delaware River, the raw basin and the reservoirs at the Baxter Drinking Water Treatment Plant have not found any traces of the chemicals from the latex solution that burst from a pipe Friday at the Trinseo Altuglas facility in Bristol Township.

Philly's drinking water is safe and will not be impacted by chemical spill, officials say

If you’ve been following the mayoral and city council elections in Philadelphia, you know that one of the biggest issues facing candidates is how to deal with the rise in gun violence over the past few years. The truth is, there are no easy answers when it comes to making sure that every Philadelphian is safe. But even as we search for answers to stem the violence, we must have an honest conversation about which public safety policies do and do not work.

Stop-and-frisk: A clear failure of public safety policy

A 15-year-old student at Simon Gratz High School in North Philadelphia was fatally shot while walking in the city's Nicetown section on Tuesday morning, police said. The shooting occurred near the intersection of 16th Street and West Hunting Park Avenue at around 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, just about a block away from the charter school. The student, who has not yet been named, was shot in the chest and pronounced dead at Temple University Hospital at 8:14 a.m.

15-year-old shot and killed near Simon Gratz High School, police say

There's nothing like spending a spring weekend browsing local wares and treats at an outdoor market, and shoppers will soon have an option in South Philadelphia to visit on warm afternoons. The Southeast Asian Market opens for the season in FDR Park on Saturday, April 1. Run by a community...

Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park to open this weekend

The Philadelphia police officer accused of using a racial slur during a traffic stop in East Germantown last week has been reinstated following an investigation. After reviewing footage from body cameras worn by the police officers involved, investigators concluded that none of the officers used racial slurs, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said Tuesday. The Internal Affairs Bureau is still investigating whether the officers otherwise responded appropriately.

Philly police officer seen in viral traffic stop video did not use a racial slur, commissioner says

Vineland, NJ

Millville, NJ

MLB star and South Jersey native Mike Trout revealed plans Monday to build a golf course in Vineland that will be designed in partnership with Tiger Woods. The upcoming course, dubbed Trout National – The Reserve, was teased in a tweet with an accompanying video showing Trout on a golf course and footage of construction work. Trout, 31, grew up in Millville, not far from where he and TGR Design plan to develop the new course.

Mike Trout plans South Jersey golf course designed by Tiger Woods

Temple University President Jason Wingard has submitted his resignation and will step down Friday instead of a facing a no-confidence vote that had been planned next month, the university announced. The university's board of trustees will designate a small group of senior leaders to guide Temple during its search for a new president.

Temple president Jason Wingard to resign amid campus safety concerns, university says

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West Chester rescue dog Tailen Hurts to compete in the Puppy Bowl

As the Eagles and Chiefs head to Super Bowl LVII, a set of equally elite athletes is preparing for a showdown that Sunday. The Puppy Bowl...

West Chester rescue dog Tailen Hurts to compete in the Puppy Bowl

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