The Philadelphia Caller

PHILADELPHIA - National Ice Cream Day is officially almost here! Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 19, 2026, and get ready to cool down with some of the best frozen treats Philadelphia has to offer. Whether you are looking to score a sweet freebie or want to indulge in a locally churned artisanal scoop, the city is packed with fantastic options to celebrate the occasion. Here is your guide to the best deals and top ice cream shops to check out this National Ice Cream Day.

PHILADELPHIA - Three men have been hospitalized following an early morning triple shooting in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood on Thursday. The violent incident unfolded just after 2:00 a.m. along the 600 block of East Wishart Street, near the intersection with F Street. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small stated that officers were patrolling just a block away when they heard the gunfire.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia 250 Celebration—often referred to as America250 or the Semiquincentennial—is much more than a single day of fireworks. It is a sprawling, year-long citywide festival marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Because Philadelphia is the birthplace of the United States, the city is serving as the absolute epicenter of the nation's birthday party throughout 2026.

SHILLINGTON BORO., Pa. — A tragic workplace accident in Shillington Borough turned fatal on Wednesday morning, resulting in the death of a 47-year-old man, according to the Berks County Coroner's Office. The Incident Timeline Emergency dispatchers reported receiving a 911 call at 9:47 AM regarding an emergency at a local job site. First responders arrived to find that a male worker had fallen from scaffolding while on the job.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Today, the Philadelphia City Council reconvenes to tackle the final hurdles of Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed $7 billion city budget. With the council's spring session deadline quickly approaching, negotiations are coming down to the wire. The most divisive issue on the table? A proposed $1-per-ride tax on rideshare trips. The $1 Rideshare Tax Controversy Mayor Parker's administration has proposed a flat $1 fee on all trips booked through apps like Uber and Lyft.

PHILADELPHIA - The 2026 FIFA World Cup has finally arrived, and Philadelphia is buzzing. With Lincoln Financial Field hosting matches and the massive Fan Fest taking over Lemon Hill, the city's energy is going to be electric. But if you didn't score tickets to the stadium, or want to catch the away matches surrounded by hundreds of screaming fans, you need a game plan.

PHILADELPHIA  — To put into perspective just how long Grover Cleveland Alexander's scoreless-innings streak has stood in the Philadelphia Phillies' record books, consider this: When the legendary right-hander pitched 41 consecutive scoreless frames in 1911, the Titanic hadn't yet set sail, sliced bread wasn't a thing, and Fenway Park was still under construction. For 115 years, that mark remained untouchable until Cristopher Sánchez took the mound on Wednesday afternoon.

PHILADELPHIA — The 5:00 PM transition from office—or home office—to happy hour is a sacred ritual. Whether you are looking to decompress with colleagues, grab a quick slice of the city's best Pizza, or chase the sunset with a cocktail in hand, Philadelphia's dining and bar scene is more than ready to deliver. As we head into the summer of 2026, the city is buzzing with revamped menus, new openings, and reliable neighborhood staples, offering a wide range of options to unwind after work.

NEW JERSEY — If you have noticed a painful jump in your electric bill recently, the underlying cause is a manufactured crisis. New Jersey, along with 13 other states, relies on a regional power grid managed by PJM Interconnection. Right now, that grid is facing a massive supply-and-demand imbalance that threatens both reliability and affordability.