David Ray, 68, received a one-year prison term on November 4 in Philadelphia for helping use coworkers’ identities to obtain fraudulent pandemic unemployment benefits.
Jalen Hurts visited the Philadelphia Eagles’ facility on Wednesday, November 4, as he recovers from blood clots that are expected to sideline him for the season. The 2-6 team is preparing to face the New York Giants on Sunday with Joe Milton III making his first career start.
Census data released in 2026 shows 20.4% of Philadelphia residents lived below the federal poverty line in 2025, the highest rate among the 10 largest U.S. cities.
A woman was shot in the head inside a home on Benner Street in Philadelphia on November 4. She was taken to a hospital in critical condition as police searched for the shooter.
Democrats won major races across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware in the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, taking control of Congress and flipping several House seats.Democrats won key races across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware on November 3, 2026, flipping several House seats and gaining control of both chambers of Congress.Democrats won control of Congress in the November 3, 2026, midterms, flipping House seats in Pennsylvania and New Jersey as voters voiced both celebration and concern about what comes next.
Philadelphia and Pennsylvania officials and Jewish organizations condemned a planned bicycle protest targeting businesses in the city’s Rittenhouse Square area, scheduled for November 8. Some of the businesses said they had received public support.Philadelphia leaders and Jewish organizations condemned a November 8 bicycle protest targeting businesses in Rittenhouse Square. The planned ride has drawn support for the businesses as well as concern that the protest singles out Jewish owners.A planned November 8 bicycle protest targeting businesses in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square area drew condemnation from city and state officials and Jewish organizations. The targeted owners said customers had shown support.
Jackson Roberts, 22, a Drexel University student, was arrested after a man was shot at a home in North Philadelphia on November 2. Roberts faces attempted murder and other charges; the victim was hospitalized with serious injuries.
Pennsylvania Rep. Brendan Boyle said on November 4 he will not run for Sen. John Fetterman’s seat in 2028, choosing instead to pursue the House Budget Committee chairmanship.Rep. Brendan Boyle said on November 4 he will forgo a 2028 Senate campaign and seek to lead the House Budget Committee, where he has opposed cuts to Medicaid and food assistance.Rep. Brendan Boyle said on November 4 he will not challenge Sen. John Fetterman in 2028, instead seeking to lead the House Budget Committee and focus on the nation’s fiscal health.
On November 4, Philadelphia coach Nick Sirianni said owner Jeffrey Lurie continues to support him as the Eagles try to halt a six-game losing streak. The team is expected to start Joe Milton at quarterback against the Giants on Sunday.
The Philadelphia Eagles named Joe Milton their starter against the New York Giants, replacing Tanner McKee, on November 4.
The Phillies are weighing an outfield upgrade this winter, with Randy Arozarena projected to receive a four-year, $90 million contract. The projection was published on November 4, 2026.
Philadelphia voters approved changes to city contracting rules and made Creative Philadelphia a permanent city office on November 3, 2026.Philadelphia voters approved small and local business preferences for city contracts and made Creative Philadelphia permanent on November 3, 2026.Philadelphia voters approved small and local business advantages in city contracting and made the city’s arts office permanent on November 3, 2026.
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