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Two men were killed and at least four other people were injured in gun violence that occurred over the weekend across Philadelphia.

A child rape suspect has been charged in the fatal Kelly Drive hit-and-run that killed Temple University student Bryce Wolfe after prosecutors say he admitted driving the SUV.

Philadelphia's Market Street Bridge will close for 14 months beginning Aug. 24 as PennDOT starts a nearly $150 million reconstruction project affecting traffic and SEPTA bus service.

SEPTA reported a 21% decline in serious crime during the second quarter of 2026, citing more transit police officers, increased fare enforcement and station security upgrades.

Philadelphia police are searching for a vandal who damaged the windows of 16 parked cars on a Logan block early this week.

City Council is urging the school board to reconsider its plan to close 17 Philadelphia schools and reopen negotiations over the district's facilities plan.

Philadelphia police say they recovered the suspected vehicle in a fatal Southwest Philly hit-and-run that killed Talyia Bernice Nesmith. No arrests have been made.

Two people were taken into custody after a food delivery driver was shot Tuesday night in North Philadelphia, police said.

Immigrant rights advocates are calling on Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration to enforce the city’s recently enacted “ICE Out” laws.

The Sixers received the NBA's Team Social Impact & Inclusion Award for programs supporting local businesses, entrepreneurs and community initiatives across Greater Philadelphia.

Philadelphia's veterans will take center stage at City Hall as Vet Fest 2026 brings together live music, food trucks, community organizations and resources to honor those who served.

Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing a statewide cellphone ban in public schools as experts examine how limiting phone use could affect students' learning and well-being.

SEPTA shuttle buses will replace trains on portions of the M and West Trenton lines beginning Aug. 1 as bridge repairs and the Bridgeport Viaduct restoration continue.

A 28-year-old man was killed in a stabbing early Monday on Sansom Street in West Philadelphia. Police are investigating, and no arrests have been made.

From record crowds and millions in local spending to lasting memories for businesses and fans, here's how the World Cup has left its mark on the city.

A woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver after stepping out of a rideshare vehicle early Monday morning in Southwest Philadelphia, authorities said.

At least four people were injured in separate shootings across Philadelphia over the weekend as police investigate incidents across the city.

Pennsylvania lawmakers missed a court-imposed deadline to rewrite the state's second-degree murder law after the Supreme Court struck down mandatory life without parole.

As Franklin Square celebrates its 20th anniversary, the space continues to fulfill its original purpose — offering residents and visitors a place to gather, relax and enjoy the city.

Proposed ICE detention centers in Pennsylvania have been scrapped after DHS withdrew its appeal of DEP orders blocking projects in Berks and Schuylkill counties.

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