Haiti's return to the FIFA World Cup has united Philadelphia's growing Haitian community, bringing pride, visibility and renewed optimism to the city's emerging "Little Haiti."
As Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th anniversary, the city's most famous curses and superstitions — from the Liberty Bell and Billy Penn to Rocky — remain part of local lore.
Pennsylvania has launched My Money, a new website designed to help residents manage their finances, access consumer resources and protect themselves from scams and fraud.
New city data highlights the impact of the FIFA World Cup and FIFA Fan Festival on tourism, transit ridership and local businesses across Philadelphia.
From Elfreth's Alley and Germantown to Independence Hall and Society Hill, Philadelphia's historic landmarks provide a firsthand look at the city's role in America's founding.
A federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, clearing the way for new exhibits at Philadelphia’s President’s House and overturning a lower court order.
SEPTA and its transit police union have reached a tentative three-year contract agreement, reducing the likelihood of a strike ahead of a busy summer in Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court sharply criticized Larry Krasner's handling of old convictions and ruled the attorney general can intervene when Philadelphia prosecutors seek to overturn verdicts.
As Philadelphia gears up for a summer of global crowds and marquee events, PennDOT is giving drivers a new way to dodge the worst of the traffic.
Two people were wounded in separate shootings Monday night across Philadelphia. Investigators are probing a North Philadelphia shooting and an apparent parking dispute in Wissinoming.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that skill games are illegal slot machines, a decision that could impact 70,000 terminals statewide and accelerate legislative efforts to regulate the industry.
Authorities say an 18-year-old East Germantown resident was manufacturing firearms with 3D printers and advertising the weapons on social media before his arrest.
Six Philadelphia public pools opened over the weekend with more opening this week, part of a phased plan to open more than 60 pools by July 6, officials said.
A 26-year-old woman was arrested after fleeing a Nicetown crash that killed a man trying to jump-start his stalled SUV on Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia police said.
One person was killed and five others were wounded in separate shootings across Philadelphia over the weekend, according to police.
A man was killed and three Philadelphia police officers were wounded during an exchange of gunfire in the Wynnefield section of West Philadelphia, authorities said.
Philadelphia schools will avoid staff cuts after Mayor Cherelle Parker and City Council agreed to pursue a long-term funding solution, preserving 340 positions.
Mentoring Young Women in Construction is bringing free summer day camps back to the city, offering young women entering grades 7 through 12 a hands-on introduction to careers in construction and skilled trades.
Data center proposals are spreading across Pennsylvania, prompting debate over jobs, tax revenue, energy demand, water use, noise and community impacts.
SEPTA is preparing for massive World Cup crowds with free post-match rides, increased train service, overnight operations and the largest security deployment in the authority's history.