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Two people were killed and three others wounded in separate shootings across Philadelphia, police said. Investigations remain ongoing.

Crews worked over the weekend to demolish the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia parking garage that collapsed while under construction Wednesday in Grays Ferry.

Two construction workers remained missing, a day after the stairwell of a seven-story parking garage being built in Grays Ferry for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia partially collapsed, killing at least one person.

An apparent accidental, self-inflicted shooting on Wednesday night in South Philadelphia left a 3-year-old boy in critical condition, authorities said.

A man is dead and a woman was hospitalized after shots were fired in broad daylight Sunday in South Philadelphia, police said.

New charges have been filed against 21 individuals who are accused of participating in a gang war that sparked gun violence from South to Northwest Philadelphia.

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is welcoming the spring season with the re-opening of the PHS Pop Up Gardens in Manayunk and South Street.

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens announced Thursday that its founder, internationally renowned mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar, has died at 86.

A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder for the “brutal beating” of his girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter, who died after being found unresponsive last week inside a South Philadelphia home.

Gun violence in Philadelphia over the weekend resulted in three deaths and at least two injuries. The victims included a 22-year-old man shot in the chest while sitting in a car, a 36-year-old man shot outside a home, and an adult man shot on a street.

Gather Food Hall in Philadelphia brings together local favorites and minority-owned startups, creating a hub for food, collaboration, and addressing food insecurity.

The local landmark is celebrating the holiday by partnering with Mexican-born, Philly-based artist and community organizer Ivonne Pinto-Garcia to present a series of events. 

A 39-year-old man was gunned down Monday evening in South Philadelphia, police said. Authorities said the man, identified Tuesday as Eastwick resident Rasheen McKie, was shot at around 5:15 p.m. …

Just days ago, Havertown resident Lauri Cummings, a part-time real estate agent and church bookkeeper, finished radiation treatment for breast cancer. Earlier this year, her husband had surgery to …

Philadelphia’s Navy Yard will be wagging with excitement as the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) hosts its 19th Annual Mutt Strut on Saturday, Oct. 4. The beloved tradition combines a …

Gov. Josh Shapiro joined South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Dong Kwan Kim and other dignitaries for the christening of the State of Maine, the newest U.S. Department of …

South Philly’s streets will once again come alive with food, music, and tradition as the St. Nicholas of Tolentine Authentic Italian Festival makes its return to the City of Brotherly Love on Oct. …

It may be the end of the summer, but that doesn’t mean you can’t finish out the season on a tasty note. This Thursday, Aug. 28, Ember & Ash is partnering with Di Bruno Bros. to create a …

Major changes are underway at Philadelphia's Sports Complex as Xfinity Live!, a longtime staple of the area, is reportedly undergoing a rebranding and will be known as Stateside Live! beginning this …

A man was killed and another was injured when gunfire erupted Tuesday night in South Philadelphia, police said. The shooting happened just before 11:45 p.m. on the 600 block of Mountain Street, …

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