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From Elfreth's Alley and Germantown to Independence Hall and Society Hill, Philadelphia's historic landmarks provide a firsthand look at the city's role in America's founding.

A federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, clearing the way for new exhibits at Philadelphia’s President’s House and overturning a lower court order.

SEPTA and its transit police union have reached a tentative three-year contract agreement, reducing the likelihood of a strike ahead of a busy summer in Philadelphia.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court sharply criticized Larry Krasner's handling of old convictions and ruled the attorney general can intervene when Philadelphia prosecutors seek to overturn verdicts.

As Philadelphia gears up for a summer of global crowds and marquee events, PennDOT is giving drivers a new way to dodge the worst of the traffic.

Two people were wounded in separate shootings Monday night across Philadelphia. Investigators are probing a North Philadelphia shooting and an apparent parking dispute in Wissinoming.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that skill games are illegal slot machines, a decision that could impact 70,000 terminals statewide and accelerate legislative efforts to regulate the industry.

Authorities say an 18-year-old East Germantown resident was manufacturing firearms with 3D printers and advertising the weapons on social media before his arrest.

Six Philadelphia public pools opened over the weekend with more opening this week, part of a phased plan to open more than 60 pools by July 6, officials said.

A 26-year-old woman was arrested after fleeing a Nicetown crash that killed a man trying to jump-start his stalled SUV on Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia police said.

One person was killed and five others were wounded in separate shootings across Philadelphia over the weekend, according to police.

A man was killed and three Philadelphia police officers were wounded during an exchange of gunfire in the Wynnefield section of West Philadelphia, authorities said.

Philadelphia schools will avoid staff cuts after Mayor Cherelle Parker and City Council agreed to pursue a long-term funding solution, preserving 340 positions.

Mentoring Young Women in Construction is bringing free summer day camps back to the city, offering young women entering grades 7 through 12 a hands-on introduction to careers in construction and skilled trades.

Data center proposals are spreading across Pennsylvania, prompting debate over jobs, tax revenue, energy demand, water use, noise and community impacts.

SEPTA is preparing for massive World Cup crowds with free post-match rides, increased train service, overnight operations and the largest security deployment in the authority's history.

Jefferson Health and Philadelphia officials opened a new public safety hub in Market East designed to improve coordination among law enforcement and security agencies.

Philadelphia officials unveiled a 24/7 Kensington wellness center featuring addiction treatment, housing support and a courtroom for the Neighborhood Wellness Court program.

Philadelphia will host some of the nation's biggest sporting events in 2026, but soaring ticket prices and rising costs are leaving many local fans on the sidelines.

Pennsylvania officials announced Monday that Urban Outfitters, Inc. will expand its operations in Philadelphia and Bucks County, a move expected to create at least 1,050 jobs.

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