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When the dust of Tuesday's election settled, only about 150 votes separated David Oh and Al Taubenberger in the battle for one of two at-large Council seats reserved for the GOP.
In Philadelphia, where Democratic registrations outpace Republicans by a 6-1 margin, several City Council races wrapped up quickly on Election Night.
The Philadelphia School District's decision to close as many as nine schools is prompting City Council to schedule its own inquiry.
The Philadelphia School District's decision to close as many as nine schools is prompting City Council to schedule its own inquiry.
Plans for a large "wall wrap" billboard on a building that faces Vine Street Expressway prompted debate Tuesday in City Council.
A city council committee has signed off on plans for a new apartment building at Broad and South Streets in Center City, but not before some residents on neighboring streets voiced their concerns.
A Philadelphia City Council committee has sided with waiters and waitresses over restaurant owners.
A growing Center City community remains divided after a City Council committee vote approving a possible surcharge to residents in that neighborhood to clean up the streets.
Shouting "shame" at councilmembers, opponents blasted Mayor Nutter for a curfew that they believe does little to solve the problem of flash mobs and that will, in their view, only encourage police harassment of minorities.
The Parking Authority slaps you with a $20 penalty if you don't pay a ticket within fifteen days. City Councilman Bill Greenlee says by the time the Authority mails out a reminder that you owe, the penalty has been added.
With Philadelphia's jobless rate in double digits, a City Council committee has okayed significant changes to the city's business tax structure -- and Mayor Nutter is on board as well.
City Council today tries yet again to tackle the thorny issue of Philadelphia's business taxes, with a hearing on two proposals aimed at helping out firms based in the city and bringing new ones in.
District Attorney Seth Williams appeared before City Council Thursday, asking the lawmakers for help in battling a bill being considered in Congress that could extend the so-called 'Florida gun loophole.'
City Council has delayed until at least next week a final vote on controversial revisions to Philadelphia's curfew law prompted by flash mob violence.
City Council's GOP leader, Brian O'Neill, last week stripped Rizzo of his post as minority whip, a mostly ceremonial position given that Council has only three GOP members.
The vote was 17-0 as Council approved the bill, which among other things makes the satellite company responsible for painting a dish to match the roof if it is placed on the front of the home.
Over the objections of the mayor, Philadelphia City Council has given preliminary okay to a $200 annual property tax rebate for condominium owners, because some use private trash haulers.
A city council committee will review a plan to give Philadelphia condo residents a tax break because their buildings use private trash haulers in the city.
A group of military veterans protested today in center city Philadelphia against the City Council candidate who, according to the vets, exaggerated his military record.
The mayor and City Council are about to complete a brand new set of restrictions on lobbyists to shore up some problems with the original bill approved last year.
Philadelphia City Council, at the urging of the mayor, is moving to close a small bureaucratic loophole involving same-sex partners of city government workers.
Homeowners in Philadelphia who have security systems have to pay a $50 annual fee to the city. Now, a councilman says that fee is unfair and he wants it eliminated.
Sugarhouse next year hopes to begin construction of its second phase, says 1st District councilman Frank DiCiccio, "to expand their facility, create a multi-level parking garage, and more public space."
This bill, approved by a 15-2 vote, applies only to companies that win large contracts with the city. Mayor Nutter vetoed an earlier version.
The vote came despite objections from the ACLU, which called the bill unconstitutional.
Bruno Damiani, teenager Cavan Sullivan and Milan Iloski all scored over a five-minute span of the second half for Philadelphia, and the Union used an own goal to beat Sporting Kansas City 4-3 and extend their unbeaten streak to 11 with a fifth straight victory.
The Philadelphia Eagles have never beaten the Tennessee Titans on the road, but they'll look to change that today in Week 2 at Nissan Stadium.
Sunday in the Philadelphia region will be cloudy with periods of rain before fall arrives this week.
The Philadelphia Phillies are optioning Orion Kerkering to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Saturday night, according to multiple reports.
New York again prevented the Philadelphia Phillies from gaining ground in the NL wild card race with a 10-3 win Saturday.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women.
Bruno Damiani, teenager Cavan Sullivan and Milan Iloski all scored over a five-minute span of the second half for Philadelphia, and the Union used an own goal to beat Sporting Kansas City 4-3 and extend their unbeaten streak to 11 with a fifth straight victory.
The Philadelphia Eagles have never beaten the Tennessee Titans on the road, but they'll look to change that today in Week 2 at Nissan Stadium.
Sunday in the Philadelphia region will be cloudy with periods of rain before fall arrives this week.
The Philadelphia Phillies are optioning Orion Kerkering to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Saturday night, according to multiple reports.
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
Police believe a social media beef might have led to a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in East Germantown Friday night.
Archaeology students from Penn are joining community members to uncover the history of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philly that was demolished decades ago in the name of urban renewal.
Olympian Dominique Dawes said she wants to create a healthier culture within gymnastics.
The suspect has been identified in a deadly shooting that happened outside a Wawa location in Toms River on Friday.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
North Wildwood police say a man drowned in the ocean near Second Avenue on Wednesday.
The shooting happened around 7:20 a.m. Friday at the convenience store at the corner of Route 37 and Garfield Avenue, prosecutors said.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
Bruno Damiani, teenager Cavan Sullivan and Milan Iloski all scored over a five-minute span of the second half for Philadelphia, and the Union used an own goal to beat Sporting Kansas City 4-3 and extend their unbeaten streak to 11 with a fifth straight victory.
The Philadelphia Eagles have never beaten the Tennessee Titans on the road, but they'll look to change that today in Week 2 at Nissan Stadium.
The Philadelphia Phillies are optioning Orion Kerkering to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Saturday night, according to multiple reports.
New York again prevented the Philadelphia Phillies from gaining ground in the NL wild card race with a 10-3 win Saturday.
Olympian Dominique Dawes said she wants to create a healthier culture within gymnastics.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A rainy Sunday kicks off an unsettled pattern that looks to last most of next week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has more on the timing.
On today's Pet Project, animal advocate Carol Erickson explains the real reason some pups greet you with a toy.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as spotty rain showers could hit the Delaware Valley.
In his first concert since Macklemore was dropped from the tour, Ed Sheeran addressed the controversy at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia.
MS NOW, CNN and Politico staffers were turned away from the White House on Saturday morning, the networks said, one day after President Trump said he was banning the three outlets from the property.