Tech influencer Lamarr Wilson dies by suicide at 48
Tech influencer and YouTuber Lamarr Wilson died last month at age 48 as a result of suicide, officials confirmed Friday. According to public records from the Los Angeles County Medical…
Police are investigating link between Brown shooting and killing of MIT professor, AP sources say
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Six days into the investigation into last weekend’s mass shooting at Brown University, authorities said…
NYC school bus audit: Nearly $43M in penalties left uncollected
New York City public schools left tens of millions of dollars on the table last year in penalties from yellow bus companies, as poor service continues to strand students and…
Revered MIT professor fatally shot in his Massachusetts home
A highly respected Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor was fatally shot in his home Monday night, authorities announced Tuesday. Nuno F. Loureiro, who taught nuclear science and engineering, was transported…
Jersey City man arrested for sending lewd content to overseas minor via Discord
A Jersey City man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly sending lewd photos and messages to an underage girl in another country, according to prosecutors in Hudson County. Members of the…
Hyundai and Kia will repair millions of vehicles under a deal to fix anti-theft technology
Automakers Hyundai and Kia must offer free repairs to millions of models under a settlement announced Tuesday by Minnesota’s attorney general, who led an effort by dozens of states that…
The street of the future isn’t just for cars — it’s programmed for life
We are standing at the crosswalk of a bold new era in street design and management. Streets make up roughly 30% of a Philadelphia’s land. Yet, most are locked into…
Councilman questions ‘loaning’ cops to City Hall, agencies under Mayor Adams
City Council member Robert Holden sent a letter to Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch Friday raising questions about the Adams administration practice of “loaning” active-duty police officers to City Hall or…
Philadelphia’s Portal goes dark
Philadelphia’s Portal is offline. With its screen blank, the sculptural art installation that usually connects people in different cities around the world was akin to a void Friday afternoon, idling…
Philly expands outdoor dining and cracks down on ‘reservation scalpers’ ahead of expected 2026 tourism
Philadelphia lawmakers on Thursday approved two changes to city law that are aimed at boosting business for restaurants and the hospitality sector ahead of an expected influx of tourists visiting…