Violent crime numbers dropping in Philadelphia, but city leaders acknowledge more work is needed
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced charges against eight members of criminal groups working out of North Philly.
Philadelphia health officials issue alert over potent sedative, "rhino tranq," found in illicit drug supply
A new and potent sedative has been found mixed in with the illicit drug supply in Philadelphia, and it's more powerful than xylazine, another animal sedative.
New Castle burglars used stolen flatbed truck to break into gun store, steal several firearms, police say
New Castle County police are searching for multiple burglars who allegedly used a stolen flatbed truck to break into Miller's Gun Center and steal an unknown amount of firearms.
Biden makes pitch to Black voters in Philadelphia as polls show declining support
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made a campaign stop at Girard College in Fairmount to launch their "Black Voters for Biden-Harris" initiative on Wednesday.
Veteran of Philadelphia chapter of Tuskegee Airmen reflects on his legacy on Memorial Day
Eugene Richardson, 98, and one of the few surviving members of the Philadelphia chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, always knew he wanted to fly.
South Philadelphia residents say trash troubles have led to rat infestation, damage to cars
Residents of South Watts Street in South Philadelphia say a rat infestation is damaging their neighborhood — and their cars.
Some Drexel classes returning to in-person learning amid pro-Palestinian protest
Drexel president John Fry called on protesters to disband the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus again on Monday night.
Man arrested, another sought in 2018 murder of 17-year-old Sandrea Williams in Philadelphia
Investigators believe the 2018 murder of 17-year-old Sandrea Williams in Philadelphia stemmed from a feud between two groups that she was not involved with.
Philadelphia City Commissioner looks for answers in 16-year-old nephew's murder
Philadelphia City Commissioner Omar Sabir is urging anyone with information to come forward after his 16-year-old nephew, Mujahid ibn Jamal Sabir, was shot and killed last week.
Gov. Shapiro rides SEPTA in Bucks County to highlight public transit plan as fiscal cliff looms
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro took a regional rail train to Langhorne to pitch a plan to invest in SEPTA and other public transit.
Community groups worry unhoused people were pushed to side streets after Kensington clear-out
Councilmember Jim Harrity says the city is "making positive strides," but more needs to be done after Philadelphia cleared out homeless encampments that lined two blocks of Kensington.
Police dismantle pro-Palestinian protest encampment on Penn's campus; 33 cited
Police in riot gear early Friday morning cleared the pro-Palestinian encampment set up on Penn's campus in Philadelphia.
14-year-old Cavan Sullivan signing 4-year deal with Philadelphia Union
Cavan Sullivan, 14, is the youngest player in Philadelphia Union history to be added to the first-team roster. He's also the fifth-youngest signing in Major League Soccer history.
Philadelphia calls Kensington cleanup "successful" resolution," but questions remain
Philadelphia cleared out homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue, but it appears some of the targeted population were pushed to side streets without a permanent solution in place.
Philly to shut down stretch of Kensington Avenue for "planned encampment resolution"
Kensington Avenue will be shut down from East Orleans Street to Allegheny Avenue on Wednesday as city workers clear an encampment of people in the neighborhood's main corridor.