Philadelphia, PA news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Philadelphia, PA on Friday, October 16, 2026: Winds, storms hit Philly; FBI digs into missing women case. Also: Damaging winds and thunderstorms threaten the Philadelphia area today with dangerous conditions expected; A 23-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run on Delaware Avenue in Philadelphia. Weather: Expect damaging winds and thunderstorms today with temps 51-65°F and rain.

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Headlines

Damaging winds and thunderstorms threaten the Philadelphia area today with dangerous conditions expected.Patch · Oct 16, 10:40 AM

News & local government

FBI and Philadelphia police excavated a Northeast Philadelphia backyard linked to seven missing women in a possible serial killer investigation.Fox News · Oct 16, 6:00 AM

Safety & emergencies

A 23-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run on Delaware Avenue in Philadelphia.Rand Spear The Accident Lawyer · Oct 16, 5:15 PM

Events & going out

No Kings Philadelphia protests scheduled for October 17 across Pennsylvania to boost voter turnout before midterms.PhillyBurbs · Oct 15, 9:32 AM

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