A shelter in place in Bensalem and Lower Southampton has been lifted and no hazardous materials are leaking after a freight train derailment Tuesday afternoon near the Neshaminy Falls Train Station in Bensalem.
Philadelphia has expanded heat safety measures as dangerous temperatures coincide with July 4 celebrations, FIFA World Cup events and Wawa Welcome America festivities.
Authorities are trying to identify a man accused of killing two people and seriously injuring a third in a series of recent shootings in and around Hunting Park.
Three people were injured in a Brewerytown shooting early Tuesday after a reported dispute over fireworks, according to Philadelphia police.
A statue of former heavyweight champion “Smokin” Joe Frazier was unveiled Monday, in front of a large crowd of family members, friends, elected officials and active and retired boxers.
Residents packed a zoning hearing as opposition mounted against a proposed 2-million-square-foot data center in Connaughtown, a small neighborhood in Plymouth Township that borders Conshohocken.
As a dangerous heatwave is expected to push temperatures as high as 103 degrees by Friday, the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill is adjusting its operating hours to protect fans and staff from extreme heat.
Sankofa Community Farm in Southwest Philadelphia focuses on education, equipping people with the skills to become more self-reliant, strengthen their communities, and build food sovereignty.
A Penn State study found microplastics throughout Pennsylvania waterways but says recent sediment data suggests pollution may be beginning to slow.
Philadelphia police and the FBI continue investigating a "strange setup" inside an Olney home where detectives found weapons, chemicals and other suspicious items.
One man was killed and three others were injured in separate shootings across Philadelphia over the weekend, including a deadly West Philadelphia dispute.
Across the US, mayors and city councils have been making bold promises to solve the urban housing crisis. In Philadelphia, Mayor Cherelle Parker is looking to modular building as an essential part of her plan.
The Wardrobe and Broad Street Love are expanding a Philadelphia clothing partnership after serving more than 375 people and now need public donations.
The FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill has attracted more than 250,000 visitors since opening June 11, including a U.S. host-city record crowd of nearly 55,000 fans in a single day.
Mayor Cherelle Parker joined youth soccer players, coaches and community leaders Tuesday to announce a FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket opportunity for 100 Philadelphia youth athletes and coaches.
Philadelphia's Summer Meals program is expected to serve more than 1 million free meals to children and teens this summer through more than 500 locations citywide.
Haiti's return to the FIFA World Cup has united Philadelphia's growing Haitian community, bringing pride, visibility and renewed optimism to the city's emerging "Little Haiti."
As Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th anniversary, the city's most famous curses and superstitions — from the Liberty Bell and Billy Penn to Rocky — remain part of local lore.
Pennsylvania has launched My Money, a new website designed to help residents manage their finances, access consumer resources and protect themselves from scams and fraud.
New city data highlights the impact of the FIFA World Cup and FIFA Fan Festival on tourism, transit ridership and local businesses across Philadelphia.