Philadelphia officials say gun shops accused of enabling straw purchases are closed or under new ownership following lawsuits tied to gun violence.
Philadelphia's City Council will hold hearings on creating an elected school board following backlash over the district’s school closure plan.
Foley’s: The Philly Sports Shop is opening on South Street with signed memorabilia, Philly-inspired apparel and artwork from local creators.
Paul Robeson High School educator David Stokes was named 2026 LifeChanger of the Year — one of fewer than 20 winners chosen from over 1,100 national nominees — just one day after receiving Philadelphia's Lindback Award.
An 18-year-old Georgia man is accused of stealing a utility truck, causing a multi-vehicle crash and plowing into a Southwest Philadelphia schoolyard.
A Philadelphia Highway Patrol officer was shot in the leg when a gun discharged during a frisk Monday night. Rashid Walker, 26, faces firearms charges, the PPD said.
Philadelphia's Clean Air Council rallied outside City Hall on World Asthma Day, pushing to ban trash incineration and opposing federal rollbacks of air pollution standards.
Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects and a mismatched 2006 Toyota Highlander in a fatal Kingsessing road rage shooting that killed a 20-year-old Haddonfield man and wounded another on Chester Avenue.
A West Philadelphia driver is facing aggravated assault charges after hitting a police cruiser, striking a Chevrolet Impala, and crashing a Tesla Model X through the front of a residential building on Spruce Street.
A Manayunk man faces 19 weapons charges after accidentally firing a bullet into a neighbor's bedroom led police to discover an illegal gun workshop.
Artist Jesse Krimes will debut his ‘Riverside’ mural in Philadelphia’s Spring Arts District, with a public dedication event set for May 28.
Philadelphia residents have until Friday to apply for LIHEAP grants of up to $1,000 to help cover heating bills, according to Philadelphia Gas Works.
The city's 'It’s a Summer Thing' initiative is back for another season of fun, offering free and low-cost programs to keep local students engaged, safe and active during the summer months.
Philadelphia’s Board of Education voted to close 17 schools and upgrade others, drawing backlash from City Council and community members.
After a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling, advocates are urging lawmakers to reform second-degree murder sentencing laws affecting more than 1,000 inmates statewide.
Cherelle Parker announces a human trafficking prevention campaign led by The Salvation Army ahead of major 2026 events, including the FIFA World Cup 2026.
New reports highlight declines in crime and poverty, while raising concerns about income, education and SEPTA.
Philadelphia launched its “Ring It On!” initiative to boost 20 neighborhood corridors with events, beautification and programming ahead of 2026.
Satellite election offices are now open across Philadelphia, offering mail-in voting and registration services ahead of the May 19 primary.
A group of men broke into a Chinatown building early Saturday morning and raped multiple people during a robbery, police said.