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Jefferson Health and Philadelphia officials opened a new public safety hub in Market East designed to improve coordination among law enforcement and security agencies.

Philadelphia officials unveiled a 24/7 Kensington wellness center featuring addiction treatment, housing support and a courtroom for the Neighborhood Wellness Court program.

Philadelphia will host some of the nation's biggest sporting events in 2026, but soaring ticket prices and rising costs are leaving many local fans on the sidelines.

Pennsylvania officials announced Monday that Urban Outfitters, Inc. will expand its operations in Philadelphia and Bucks County, a move expected to create at least 1,050 jobs.

Philadelphia's Meantime on Market initiative is bringing new energy to Market East through local businesses, cultural programming and community-driven events.

The Philadelphia Sheriff's Office announced a reorganization plan featuring leadership changes, technology upgrades and additional staffing aimed at improving operations and real estate services.

Thousands celebrated Philadelphia's annual Pride March and Festival as the city kicked off Pride Month with this year's theme, "Pride Is Power."

Two men were killed and at least four others were wounded in separate shootings across Philadelphia over the weekend, according to police.

Philadelphia City Council rejected Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed rideshare tax and other levies, opting to redirect existing funds to support city schools.

The Philadelphia School Board voted last month to close 17 schools. Are the School District of Philadelphia’s stated goals for closures — cost savings and reinvestment in existing schools — achievable?

Someone shot a 16-year-old boy Wednesday morning in Germantown, forcing a nearby elementary school to go into a brief lockdown at the start of classes.

A federal appeals court is considering whether slavery exhibits removed from Philadelphia's President's House must be restored as America 250 celebrations approach.

The City of Philadelphia has released details on road closures, parking restrictions and transit impacts ahead of the 2026 Philly Pride March and Festival, which will take place Sunday, June 7.

SEPTA has reopened the South Broad Concourse, restoring a key underground connection between Center City stations ahead of the FIFA World Cup and other major events.

A woman was killed after a driver allegedly ran a red light at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue in South Philadelphia and fled the scene, police said.

Philadelphia is rolling out new traffic safety signs designed to slow drivers and protect pedestrians as a series of recent deadly crashes renews concerns about speeding.

Philadelphia police are questioning the adult daughter of a 67-year-old woman who was fatally stabbed Sunday night in West Philadelphia's Mill Creek neighborhood.

A 19-year-old man was killed in a shootout that reportedly occurred outside a house party late Sunday night in North Philadelphia.

Luis Fonsi, the Grammy-nominated singer behind "Despacito," will headline a free concert at Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival on June 11 at Lemon Hill.

PECO's rooftop garden tours give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at green infrastructure, sustainability and one of Philadelphia's most unique urban green spaces.

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