Provided by Ponce City Market. A new wing of the central food hall at Ponce City Market will open on June 5, featuring three new food stalls: Boom Boom Bao, Lime Tiger, and Uwu Asian Dessert Co. All three food stalls are backed by Dinh Tran and Khanh Dang, the husband-wife team behind VIỆTVANA, a … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A San Francisco plane headed for China was diverted on Saturday due to a mechanical issue. United Airlines said the plane “had to release fuel to avoid landing overweight.” United Airlines Flight 888 departed San Francisco International Airport at approximately 12:42 p.m. for Beijing Capital International Airport in China (PEK). FlyAware … Read more
RAFAH, Gaza Strip — At least 31 people were killed and over 150 were wounded on Sunday while on their way to receive food in the Gaza Strip, according to health officials and multiple witnesses. The witnesses said Israeli forces fired on crowds around a kilometer (1,000 yards) from an aid site run by an … Read more
Ukraine launched a “large-scale” drone attack deep into Russian territory that security officials claim destroyed 40 military bombers as it gears up for another round of talks in Istanbul to explore prospects of a ceasefire. Ukrainian security sources told CBS News that the attack — called “Operation Spider’s Web” — took over a year and … Read more
Celtics “I walked so the Knicks can sit lmao.” Paul Pierce enjoyed seeing the Knicks get eliminated by the Pacers. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, file) New York Knicks fans were quick to celebrate last month when their team eliminated the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. As such, Celtics legend Paul Pierce had the receipts ready … Read more
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY View from under the Strawberry Mansion Bridge(Photo by @josephiyoob) It was a busy weekend in Philly, with the annual Pride March and Festival celebrating a 50-year milestone on Sunday. A day earlier, West Philly hosted Porchfest, its all-volunteer music festival. Billy Penn contributor Hanbit Kwon shares photo essays on both. The annual Roots Picnic had a rough Saturday [Inq$] due … Read more
On May 27, Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tricia Pridemore, left, questioned the analysis of PSC staff witnesses who argued that Georgia Power should lower its data center growth forecasts in its 2025 long-term plan. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Power The state’s largest electric utility says it needs to significantly increase its energy capacity to accommodate a potential … Read more
ABINGTON TWP., Pa. — Police in Pennsylvania are searching for the armed suspect who robbed a gas station while wearing rollerblades on Sunday evening. It happened around 7:34 p.m. on May 25, 2025, at a Lukoil in Abington Township, Pennsylvania. According to police, the suspect entered the store on rollerblades and displayed a handgun while … Read more
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation leaders took turns talking with the U.S. government’s top health official as they hiked along a sandstone ridge overlooking their rural, high-desert town before the morning sun grew too hot. Buu Nygren, president of the Navajo Nation, paused at the edge with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. … Read more
Crime The two victims were found with gunshot wounds after Boston police officers responded shortly before 10 p.m. May 24. Two victims of a May 24 shooting in Dorchester have since been pronounced dead, according to Boston police. Walter Wilkens, 36, of Quincy, died the night of the shooting, police said in a statement. Anthony … Read more