Two children, two teens, and an adult city worker were shot Wednesday afternoon outside a public pool in West Philadelphia. Gunfire rang out just after 4 p.m. at Christy Rec Center, near the …
PECO joined Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and local community partners on Wednesday to announce a $10 million relief effort aimed at helping residents manage rising summer energy bills. …
A stabbing and three separate shootings left four people wounded in violent incidents overnight across Philadelphia, police said. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing just before 5 a.m. …
This article was originally published by Kensington Voice. Councilmember Quetcy Lozada’s bill that bans mobile service units from most of Kensington’s 7th District has not yet been enforced, …
At a bustling community kitchen in South Philadelphia, a group of high school students in aprons moved with purpose — making sandwiches and packing meals for those in need. They were joined by …
A few weeks ago, one of our program graduates shared a story that perfectly captures what we believe at the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC): When you are prepared, …
After months of uncertainty following the closure of Macy’s in Center City, Philadelphians finally have some answers about the future of one of the city’s most iconic spaces. Two major …
This summer, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is launching a joint tour of the Magic Gardens Studio (1002 Watkins Street) and the Dina Wind Art Foundation/John Wind Studio (1606 S. 8th Street), …
Six months after Philadelphians mourned the closure of the Center City Macy's store — famous for hosting its annual holiday light show — the Philadelphia Visitor Center has announced plans for …
A section of westbound Market Street will be closed for more than three months beginning Aug. 4 to allow work to continue on a $16 million project to transform the iconic roadway in Old City. The …
The dog days of summer are in full swing, but the School District of Philadelphia wants families to begin thinking about the upcoming school year ahead of back-to-school season. City public school …
Philadelphia education leaders face growing challenges in 2025. By 2030, Pennsylvania government officials project a shortage of over 300,000 skilled workers statewide, highlighting an urgent …
“What do we want? Safe staffing! When do we want it? Now!” Chants of solidarity rang out for nurses and other hospital staff during a press conference on the steps of Temple University Hospital …
A woman was killed and two children were seriously injured in a house fire Wednesday morning in Mayfair, authorities said. The blaze was reported just before 5:45 a.m. on the 3100 block of …
Authorities have charged a man for allegedly berating and hitting homeless people as they slept earlier this month in Center City. The attacks on six unhoused individuals were filmed by the …
Metro Philadelphia and 2PuntosLocalNews are collaborating to produce a series highlighting second- and third-generation Latines in Philadelphia. There is no single way to be Latine in Philadelphia. …
A group of Democratic state representatives intend to introduce legislation banning law enforcement from wearing masks and nondescript clothing, as federal agents ramp up enforcement across …
The BlackStar Film Festival is back this month to cast a spotlight on the traditions of Black, Brown and Indigenous people from around the world through visual storytelling. Set to take place July …
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker recently visited Sankofa Farm at Bartram’s Garden as part of the governor's Urban Agriculture Tour, …
Two dozen bullets were fired Monday night at an Overbrook playground, leaving a young man hospitalized, police said. Officers responded at around 9:30 p.m. to Tustin Recreation Center, located …
