Both teens accused of killing Penn State student Billy Schmidt during a South Philadelphia robbery are now in custody, authorities announced.
Philadelphia prosecutors identified two 16-year-olds wanted in the fatal robbery and shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt. A $5,000 reward has been offered.
No one was injured when a SEPTA train went off the rails early Wednesday morning in North Philadelphia, but the incident caused major disruptions to Regional Rail service.
The average Philadelphia homeowner will pay nearly $100 more in property taxes for 2027 following the city's latest property reassessment.
A shelter in place in Bensalem and Lower Southampton has been lifted and no hazardous materials are leaking after a freight train derailment Tuesday afternoon near the Neshaminy Falls Train Station in Bensalem.
Philadelphia has expanded heat safety measures as dangerous temperatures coincide with July 4 celebrations, FIFA World Cup events and Wawa Welcome America festivities.
Authorities are trying to identify a man accused of killing two people and seriously injuring a third in a series of recent shootings in and around Hunting Park.
Three people were injured in a Brewerytown shooting early Tuesday after a reported dispute over fireworks, according to Philadelphia police.
A statue of former heavyweight champion “Smokin” Joe Frazier was unveiled Monday, in front of a large crowd of family members, friends, elected officials and active and retired boxers.
Residents packed a zoning hearing as opposition mounted against a proposed 2-million-square-foot data center in Connaughtown, a small neighborhood in Plymouth Township that borders Conshohocken.
As a dangerous heatwave is expected to push temperatures as high as 103 degrees by Friday, the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill is adjusting its operating hours to protect fans and staff from extreme heat.
Sankofa Community Farm in Southwest Philadelphia focuses on education, equipping people with the skills to become more self-reliant, strengthen their communities, and build food sovereignty.
A Penn State study found microplastics throughout Pennsylvania waterways but says recent sediment data suggests pollution may be beginning to slow.
Philadelphia police and the FBI continue investigating a "strange setup" inside an Olney home where detectives found weapons, chemicals and other suspicious items.
One man was killed and three others were injured in separate shootings across Philadelphia over the weekend, including a deadly West Philadelphia dispute.
Across the US, mayors and city councils have been making bold promises to solve the urban housing crisis. In Philadelphia, Mayor Cherelle Parker is looking to modular building as an essential part of her plan.
The Wardrobe and Broad Street Love are expanding a Philadelphia clothing partnership after serving more than 375 people and now need public donations.
The FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill has attracted more than 250,000 visitors since opening June 11, including a U.S. host-city record crowd of nearly 55,000 fans in a single day.
Mayor Cherelle Parker joined youth soccer players, coaches and community leaders Tuesday to announce a FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket opportunity for 100 Philadelphia youth athletes and coaches.
Philadelphia's Summer Meals program is expected to serve more than 1 million free meals to children and teens this summer through more than 500 locations citywide.