Melissa Mitman

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed two additional measles-related deaths, officials announced Tuesday.  Both individuals were unvaccinated. 

A small plane made an emergency landing shortly after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia airport Wednesday afternoon. 

Gov. Josh Shapiro on Sunday sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military strikes against Iran, arguing the president acted “unilaterally” without congressional approval.

Philadelphia residents and politicians reacted to the news of the US military attack on Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolás Maduro, with a mix of celebration and protest.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner was elected to a third term after defeating former Municipal Court Judge Pat Dugan on Tuesday night.  Krasner was heavily favored, as about 72% of …

Metro Philadelphia has unveiled a brand-new website designed to make it easier than ever for readers to stay informed on the latest local news, entertainment, and sports across the city.

A second faux active shooter call was reported at Villanova University on Sunday morning, this time at Austin Hall, a student resident hall located on the Radnor campus. Police quickly confirmed the …

Students at Villanova University were told to lock doors and shelter in place amid reports of an active shooter on Thursday afternoon. However, hours later the school confirmed it was a hoax. …

Late Wednesday night, police released surveillance video of the suspects believed to be involved in a quintuple shooting at a West Philadelphia public pool hours earlier. Two children, two …

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 …

"The work stoppage involving District Council 33 and the City of Philadelphia is over." That was the announcement made by Mayor Cherelle Parker late Tuesday night, almost exactly one week after the …

Philadelphia's municipal workers union enters its sixth day of a citywide strike on Sunday, following a holiday weekend of scaled-back July 4th celebrations. The Wawa Welcome America concert and …

The SEPTA Board voted Thursday to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget, which will cut service — including the elimination of 50 bus routes and five Regional Rail lines — as well as …

Philadelphia’s free summer meals program is back to ensure kids and teens stay nourished all summer long — offering no-cost meals at hundreds of sites across the city. The program officially …

The "No Kings" rally kicked off in Philadelphia Saturday, with a sea of protesters already assembled by mid-morning. Crowds swelled as protesters marched from Love Park towards Eakins Oval, many …

Sara Carano, longtime member of the Metro Philadelphia family, passed away on Saturday, March 15, after a long battle with cancer. Sara is survived by her parents, Fred and Marj Carano, her sister, …

Hundreds of thousands of Philadelphia Eagles fans flocked to South Philly, Center City and Fairmount — and everywhere in between — to catch a glimpse of the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl …

There will be a lot of extra love in Philly this Valentine’s Day, as the Super Bowl LIX Champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, parade down Broad Street surrounded by the best fans in the world.  City …

The Philadelphia Eagles parade will take place this Friday, on Valentine's Day. Both the Eagles and city officials confirmed the parade will be held on Friday, Feb. 14, beginning at 11 a.m. …

Within seconds of the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LIX victory, fireworks could be heard throughout the city and suburbs. Eagles fans flocked to the streets of Philadelphia following the Birds' …