Starbucks now lets US customers use their own personal cups for orders
The company said it supports the company’s commitment to reduce waste by 50% by 2030.
Early Mickey Mouse already starring in horror flicks just days into public domain freedom
Slashed free of Disney's copyright as of Monday, the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” is already the focus of two horror films.
Philadelphia's new leadership: Top cop Commissioner Bethel vows restoration of law and order
The former Chief of School Safety for the School District of Philadelphia highlighted the need for more officers on the street and a strong push for community policing.
New Philadelphia top cop Kevin Bethel sworn-in as Police Commissioner
The former Chief of School Safety for the School District of Philadelphia highlighted the need for more officers on the street and a strong push for community policing.
X now worth 71% less than when Elon Musk bought it, Fidelity estimates
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
Disney’s earliest Mickey Mouse from ‘Steamboat Willie’ enters public domain
A Walt Disney movie featuring the first appearance of Mickey Mouse moved into the public domain on New Year’s Day.
Mummers Parade begins New Years Day strut around Philadelphia
Philadelphia's 124th annual Mummer's Day Parade has officially kicked off as the streets are filled with color and music.
Security tight for busy Philly weekend as police step up visibility: ‘It’s safe, we’re out there’
A lot of preparations are underway in Philadelphia in terms of security, as police don’t have just New Year’s Eve, but the Eagles game Sunday and the Mummers Parade. It’s a busy time for law enforcement.
Busy Philly weekend means law enforcement is all hands on deck
Philadelphia Police Department will set a visible reminder that a busy weekend in the city, packed with many events from Eagles to New Year's Eve, means police are on patrol and security will be tight.
Amazon notifies Prime Video users ads will start unless you pay more
Amazon Prime Video will include advertisements unless users pay a few dollars more for an ad-free subscription tier.
Tesla recalls 120K vehicles with doors that may unlock during crash
Tesla has issued another recall for certain Model S and Model X vehicles due to concerns of doors possibly unlocking during crashes.
Mummers Parade beats out Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as best holiday parade
The 124th annual Mummers Parade has yet another milestone to celebrate this year - being named the most “festive and fun" holiday parade by USA Today.
'Leave them stranded': Rideshare drivers shut off apps at Atlanta airport, boycott for hours
If you have company flying into Atlanta for the holidays, they may have a hard time getting a ride to your place.
Active-shooter hoax draws police presence at Disneyland
Disneyland visitors had a brief scare after reports of a possible active shooter – which turned out to be a hoax.
Holiday shopping, party for Philly families hosted by police
A special gift was given for dozens of families in Philadelphia and not just toys and presents, but memories they’ll never forget.
Tesla drivers have the highest accident rate, study says
A new study found that Tesla drivers were involved in more accidents than any other auto brand, while drivers of another type of vehicle were in the most auto "incidents," including accidents, DUIs, speeding and citations.
Philadelphia airport shooting: Suspects face trial in murder of Philadelphia police officer
The suspects behind the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez appeared in court Wednesday and the assistant district attorney added more charges.
Suspects charged in death of Philly officer in court facing new charges
The men are charged with shooting and killing Officer Mendez at Philadelphia International Airport in October. They were in court for a preliminary hearing and are facing new charges.
Family mistakenly buys $10K in Disney+ gift cards thinking they were good for purchases in theme parks
A Midwest family’s Walt Disney World vacation almost took a very disappointing turn after they realized $10,000 worth of gift cards they purchased for the trip were not actually for the park.
Google agrees to pay $700 million to states, consumers in app store settlement
The settlement comes after a federal court jury rebuked Google for deploying anticompetitive tactics in its Play Store for Android apps.