Nearly 13% of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s proposed operating budget is set aside for police, more than any other municipal department. Her plan allocates $872 million to the Philadelphia Police …
Tax day is just a week away. While many Americans have already submitted their 2024 returns, a large amount — estimated to be between 20-25% of all Americans, according to the Internal Revenue …
Tuesday, April 8, marks National Zoo Lovers Day. For those in and around Greater Philadelphia, there's no better place to celebrate than the Philadelphia Zoo. Those looking to enjoy and support their …
“At least three” international students at the University of Pennsylvania had their legal immigration status revoked, college administrators said Monday. University officials added, “At this …
Update: Anthony T. Smith turned himself in Thursday, April 10, the Philadelphia Police Department said. Police identified a suspect Monday wanted in the shooting of a man last week at an East …
Philadelphia taxpayers may be eligible for an additional tax refund. The Philadelphia Department of Revenue is alerting residents that they may qualify for an Income-Based Wage Tax Refund if …
If a tree fell in Penn’s Forest — would it make a sound? The land that we now consider Pennsylvania was approximately 97% covered in forests, even before European colonization. The area …
A suspect followed a 23-year-old woman as she drove home from work, eventually shooting her in the head at around 3:15 a.m. Saturday in the Center City area, according to the PPD. Authorities …
In 2013, Phillies legend Mike Schmidt brought a mole on his hand to the attention of his physician. That conversation led to the discovery of another mole on his back, one that indicated the presence …
Three people were injured in separate shootings Saturday and early Sunday across Philadelphia, in addition to a woman who was shot in Center City after being followed home from work. Medics took …
Regional Rail riders can now use credit and debit cards to pay fares, SEPTA leaders announced Friday. In addition to physical cards, passengers can use Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay mobile …
Philadelphia is even more beautiful, thanks to local volunteers who participated in a spring cleanup this weekend. On Saturday, April 5, residents engaged in beautification efforts such as tree …
Layoffs of federal employees and cutbacks to federal agencies have direct consequences for the Philadelphia area. I am a law professor at Villanova University, and my research focuses on …
There's plenty to do, see and experience this spring at Cherry Street Pier (121 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd.). The waterside locale is packed full of activations this month, with creative …
Thousands of people demonstrated Saturday afternoon in Center City as part of a nationwide movement against the policies of President Donald Trump and his senior advisor, billionaire Elon Musk. …
There are few places busier on a Thursday at 7 a.m. than Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station. Commuters stand idly surrounded by construction signs, scaffolding, and a make-shift storefronts …
The Free Library of Philadelphia is hosting a pair of workshops in the coming days to help federal workers affected by the massive cuts implemented under President Donald Trump’s administration. At …
There are a few new arrivals at the Philadelphia Zoo, and these ones are making history. Four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises hatched for the first time in the Zoo’s …
Funds from a $12 million federal grant to increase Philadelphia’s tree coverage that had been frozen under President Donald Trump’s administration appear to be available again, a city official …
The Philadelphia Energy Authority, which manages a popular home repair program, is asking for more city dollars to compensate for the potential loss of $20 million in federal funding, a result of …
