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A mother has been arrested after her 2-year-old son was wounded in an accidental shooting Monday night in North Philadelphia, authorities said. The toddler was shot in the shoulder and is being …

Members of AFSCME District Council 33 approved the tentative contract between union leaders and Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration, officially ending a saga that included an eight-day strike …

Two sides of Kensington were on display Monday during District Attorney Larry Krasner’s weekly news conference. Prosecutors discussed an ongoing case against a man accused of trafficking drugs in …

Remote Area Medical (RAM) – a nonprofit of pop-up clinics delivering free dental, vision, and medical care to those in need – will join the Philadelphia's Sheriff's Office in hosting a free, …

A woman was killed and at least five other people were injured in shootings over the weekend across Philadelphia. Police said a female victim, whose age has not been provided, was found when …

Authorities have identified a second suspect wanted in connection with the Fourth of July weekend shooting at a Washington Avenue lounge that left eight people injured in South Philadelphia. This …

SEPTA says riders are happier and crime is declining, as transit officials advocate for additional state funding to avoid a plan to eliminate 50 bus routes and five Regional Rail lines, among other …

Mike returned home to Philadelphia after a 15-year prison sentence and suffered an emotional breakdown. “I just couldn’t stop crying … I don’t know. It was the anxiety. It was just a lot,” …

As Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $2 billion housing plan moves forward, heated debates continue about another set of municipal housing proposals that could transform Philadelphia tenants’ rights. In …

A judge sentenced former Philadelphia Police Officer Mark Dial on Thursday to no further prison time after he was convicted of voluntary manslaughter for his role in the 2023 killing of Eddie …

Cheers, signs, and a red carpet welcomed a new class of teen leaders in Kensington this week, as Fab Youth Philly kicked off its annual Play Captain Initiative—a program that trains local youth to …

Students and teachers may be off on summer break, but moves are being made that could impact the future of Philadelphia’s schools. In fact, decisions about education often occur in the warmer …

Shots were fired during the attempted robbery of a Brinks armored truck Tuesday in the Rhawnhurst section of Northeast Philadelphia, authorities said. The incident was at least the fourth …

AFSCME District Council 47 and Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, avoiding the potential for a second municipal workers’ strike in the …

O’Rourke Media Group announced Tuesday that it has acquired Metro Philadelphia, Metro.us and Philly Sports Network from Schneps Media. Metro Philadelphia, known for its print edition published …

Two young men are facing murder charges after authorities say they fatally shot a 70-year-old man during an attempted carjacking Sunday evening in West Philadelphia. Carmen Suero Jr., who lived in …

This November, there will be no candidate for president, governor, senator or even representative on the Pennsylvania ballot. Pennsylvanians will vote, however, on three members of their …

A 70-year-old man was fatally shot during an attempted carjacking Sunday evening in West Philadelphia, police said. Carmen Suero Jr., who lived in the Drexel Hill area of Delaware County, was …

Pennsylvania and Philadelphia election officials rolled out a redesigned provisional ballot Monday, in an attempt to cut down on technicalities that result in votes being scrapped. The remodeled …

The rift between World Cafe Live and Philadelphia’s music community persists, more than a month after nearly a dozen workers were fired for participating in a walk-out protesting actions taken by …

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