Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has appeared in court as high-stakes hearings on the admissibility of key pieces of evidence at his murder trial begin.
A woman who was shot early Sunday morning by a pair of Philadelphia police officers while allegedly holding a gun has died of her injuries, authorities said.
Mayor Cherelle Parker is promising to implement traffic safety enhancements on all of Philadelphia’s most dangerous roadways over the next five years. Her administration also wants to …
Two Philadelphia police officers shot a 35-year-old woman who allegedly pointed a gun at them in the Hunting Park neighborhood. The woman was taken to Temple University Hospital in critical condition.
Flights to the Philadelphia International Airport were briefly grounded on Friday due to a bomb threat that was resolved without incident, according to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and …
Construction is set to begin Monday on a series of accessibility and infrastructure improvements in Logan Square Park, city officials announced.
Philadelphia is packed with deals this holiday weekend, with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday bringing major discounts, special events, and citywide celebrations. Metro has the scoop on it all.
The Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade is taking place this Thursday, and Metro has the details to help you make the most of the holiday tradition.
The Center City District (CCD) has released a report analyzing Philadelphia's downtown retail industry and comparing it to other major cities. The report highlights a gap between the retail offered in Center City and what downtown stakeholders desire.
Two men have been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez, who was fatally shot while interrupting a car theft at Philadelphia International Airport.
Baristas at Starbucks locations in Philadelphia are continuing their strike as a nationwide Workers United work stoppage enters its second week.
There’s a fun way to raise some money for charity this season—and it involves throwing some snowballs at Santa.
Governor Josh Shapiro has announced that Pennsylvania is distributing nearly $220 million to SEPTA to address infrastructure issues that have caused significant problems for riders in recent weeks.
Philadelphia's jail population has been reduced by nearly 58% over the past decade, thanks to the city's participation in the MacArthur Foundation's Safety and Justice Challenge. The jail population dropped from 8,082 in July 2015 to 3,436 in July 2025, with fewer than 5% held on cash bail of $50,000 or less.
SEPTA's Center City trolley tunnel in Philadelphia will remain closed until at least the end of the month, affecting riders of the T routes, who will need to transfer onto and off of the Market-Frankford Line at 40th Street to access Center City.
Mayor Cherelle Parker of Philadelphia is proposing a bill that would provide a 20-year tax exemption to companies that convert commercial, industrial, and governmental buildings into residential properties.
Immigration activists are demanding that Sheriff Rochelle Bilal take action to prevent ICE arrests in and around Philadelphia's criminal courthouse.
Scammers have created a fake Philadelphia Water Department website, myphillywaterbill.com, to trick people into providing their personal financial information, the city warns.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has replaced longstanding provisions aimed at ensuring minority, women, and disabled-owned businesses are included in municipal contracts with a preference for companies that qualify as "small" and "local."
Philadelphia has earned its first-ever Michelin stars, with three local restaurants receiving one-star recognition in the 2025 Northeast Cities Guide.