Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a new bill into law Friday that will allow Philadelphia bars to stay open as long as 4 a.m. during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a new bill into law Friday that will allow Philadelphia bars to stay open as long as 4 a.m. during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and America 250 celebrations this summer. Interested vendors must submit an application for a "Philadelphia 250" permit to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, the bill said.
The board can deny the permit request if the applicant is suspended or has a pending license suspension or objection. The new law is part of Pennsylvania's efforts to be one of the best places for both local and international fans ahead of the World Cup. On Thursday, Shapiro announced three official community watch parties — known as "Fan Zones" — that will be hosted in Reading, Pittsburgh and Scranton.Six matches are scheduled to be played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia from June 11 to July 19, including a round of 16 match on July 4.Philadelphia was selected as one of 16 host cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico for this year's World Cup. Venue and ticket information can be found here.A restaurant tied to a sexual assault investigation has removed a social media post addressing what it claims are "false rumors."Police apprehend suspect after standoff in Cumberland County Upper Allen Police are on the scene of a standoff where police believe one person has barricaded themselves in the house with a firearm.One person was reportedly "heavily" entrapped following a multi-car crash Friday morning near Specktown Road in Williamstown, according to dispatch.Two Carlisle High School students went to the Carlisle Area School District's board meeting last week, discussing the school's handling of their club.
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