Microplastics were found in every water sample collected from the Delaware River and its tributaries, according to a new PennEnvironment report.
An 84-year-old woman was hit by a stray bullet during an apparent shootout Wednesday in North Philadelphia, law enforcement officials said.
Philadelphia City Council is weighing new proposals to address the rising cost of living, including food, healthcare, utility and transit assistance.
Pennsylvanians have until Monday, Oct. 19, to register to vote in the November election. You can check your registration status at the Department of State’s website.
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration broke ground this week on a $21.7 million renovation of Kensington’s McPherson Square Library and the surrounding 6-acre park.
U.S. Marshals arrested a 26-year-old man accused of raping an 18-year-old woman in Kensington and stealing her belongings in June.
A man was killed and a 20-year-old was wounded in a double shooting Monday afternoon in Southwest Philadelphia. No arrests have been made.
The Phillies Rally for Red October Bus Tour rolled through Philadelphia, making several stops ahead of Game 1 against the Braves.
Philadelphia business owners say the city’s shift away from race- and gender-based contracting preferences is hurting diverse firms and limiting opportunities.
Officials announced Philadelphia's first licensed mobile methadone program, bringing treatment directly into neighborhoods where access to care can be limited.
Philadelphia police are accepting applications for new officers through Oct. 11, with a $2,000 signing bonus and starting pay of nearly $70,000.
One man was killed and five others were hospitalized following separate acts of violence across Philadelphia over the weekend, according to police.
ICE ramped up its arrests of immigrants at major airports over the summer of 2026, including in Philadelphia, to help meet the Trump administration’s reported goal of apprehending 1,100 people daily.
What does Mayor Cherelle Parker’s data center executive order do? Here’s what Philadelphia’s new task force will study and what the order leaves out.
October marks National Women’s Small Business Month, a time to recognize the achievements, resilience, and economic impact of women entrepreneurs across the country.
Philadelphia selected 10 residential blocks for its Curbside Appeal Program, with each eligible for up to $100,000 in neighborhood improvements.
Learn the key differences between dementia and Alzheimer's, common risk factors, early warning signs and prevention tips from ArchWell Health.
Federal authorities seized $17 million in cocaine and charged 10 people in a Philadelphia trafficking ring allegedly supplied through a Mexican cartel.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed while getting into a rideshare car in Overbrook early Wednesday. Police said at least 40 shots were fired.
SEPTA’s new “Accelerate” plan outlines a long-term vision for more frequent, accessible and reliable service, including 15-minute Regional Rail and three-minute L trains.