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A free healthcare clinic returns to Philadelphia Oct. 17–18, offering medical, dental and vision care. Here's what to know about hours, services and eligibility.

An armed man barricaded himself inside a SEPTA bus Monday morning after two women were killed in Northwest Philadelphia, police said.

A child was killed and an adult critically injured in a Kensington house fire caused by a lithium-ion e-bike battery, Philadelphia fire officials said.

Philadelphia police Officer Shane Seiber was killed and his partner wounded in a West Philly shooting. A suspect faces murder and attempted murder charges.

Pennsylvania will begin enforcing stricter vape and e-cigarette regulations Oct. 19, limiting which products can legally be sold across the state.

2Puntos Platform partnered with LULAC Pennsylvania to conduct a survey with the goal of better understanding where Latines stand on politics, voting, and democracy amid the current political climate. 

A Philadelphia woman faces murder charges after her alleged romantic partner was found stabbed to death inside a closet at an East Germantown apartment.

City Council President Kenyatta Johnson wants to establish a permanent municipal office dedicated to food insecurity and explore the potential for city-funded grocery stores.

A section of the Schuylkill Expressway will be closed in both directions this weekend, state transportation officials said.

Universal SEPTA fare cards for Philadelphia students could cost millions more annually as City Council considers expanding youth transit access.

A 26-year-old man was fatally shot inside a car Monday night in Feltonville, Philadelphia police said. No arrests have been made.

Pennsylvania Democrats are proposing a state-run universal healthcare system as insurance costs rise and thousands face losing coverage.

Philadelphia police released surveillance video of suspects wanted in a violent Brewerytown store robbery that left the owner injured.

Three men were wounded in two separate North Philadelphia shootings Saturday night and early Sunday, including two victims near Temple University.

Philadelphia is taking new steps to combat copper theft after recent incidents left parks, recreation centers and athletic fields without lighting.

Pennsylvania lawmakers returned to Harrisburg after a 10-week recess with little time to determine the future of the state’s skill games.

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.

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